"A time will come when the whole world will know of Kainchi." Neem Karoli Baba said this to his devotees back when the temple here was just beginning to take shape. Today, you can witness this prophecy coming true with your own eyes—whether it is the movie *Hanuman Ansh* (made on a budget of ₹2 crore) grossing ₹400 crore, or the throngs of thousands who flock to Kainchi Dham every weekend.

Although Baba spent much of his time in spiritual practice at the Kainchi Dham Ashram located on the Bhowali-Almora National Highway, it was not the only place where he sat in meditation for hours or where thousands found relief from their troubles through his blessings.

One reason for the heavy footfall at Neem Karoli Baba's Kainchi Ashram is that prominent figures—ranging from Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, and Manoj Bajpayee—have sought guidance here. However, if you wish to experience Baba's presence more intimately, you should visit the Hanuman Temple in Bhumiadhar and the *Samadhi* Ashram of Neem Karoli Baba in Vrindavan.

The Bhumiadhar temple is located right off the main road, about an hour or two away from Kainchi. After viewing the sacred idol of Lord Hanuman and reciting the *Hanuman Chalisa*, you can—with the *Pandit ji's* permission—spend some time meditating in Baba's personal room. Surrounded by mountains, the temple offers a sense of peace that brings a complete stillness to the racing thoughts of the mind. It does not attract large crowds, simply because most people are unaware of its existence.

It was in Vrindavan that Baba breathed his last. His ashram and *Samadhi* (final resting place) are both located there. Here, too, everyone is permitted to enter Baba's room and sit in meditation.

You can easily visit this ashram after traveling from Delhi to Vrindavan. There are no massive crowds or long queues here either; a single day's leave is sufficient for the trip. However, if you also wish to have a darshan of Thakur Ji, then two days are sufficient.

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