Alak Niranjan

Machendranath Swami Temple

Jai GuruDatta
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Temple Opening Hours:

Morning: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Evening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location & Accessibility:

The temple is 15 km from Rajahmundry Railway Station , 13.2 km from Rajahmundry Bus Station and 18.9km from Rajahmundry Airport.

Note: There are no direct buses to the temple.

Transportation Options:

Devotees can hire an auto-rickshaw from the Bus Station, Railway Station, Rajanagaram, Diwancheruvu, or Dwarapudi.

Driving Directions:

For those traveling by their own vehicle, you can follow the provided Google Maps location for accurate directions.

Special Requests:

If you are unable to visit during the opening hours, please contact us via email or phone, and we will let you know if arrangements can be made to keep the temple open.

Machendranath Swami

  • About Machendranath

    • Machendranath, the founder of the Nath tradition, is a pivotal figure in spiritual awakening.
    • His teachings emphasize the integration of body, mind, and spirit, guiding practitioners toward self-realization and liberation.

  • His Key Teachings

    • Physical Discipline
    • Self-Realization and Liberation
    • Guru-Disciple Relationship
    • Detachment and Renunciation

  • Guru Dattatreya: The Spiritual Guide of Machendranath

    • The Guru-Disciple Relationship

      • Guru Dattatreya served as Machendranath’s mentor, imparting wisdom on meditation, renunciation, and self-discipline.

    • Guru Dattatreya’s Influence

      • Dattatreya emphasized the unity of all spiritual paths.
      • He taught the importance of detachment from material desires and the need for self-realization.

  • Machendranath and the Nath Tradition

    • Foundational Role in the Nath Panth

      • Machendranath is considered a foundational figure in the Nath Panth, a yogic tradition centered on spiritual awakening.

    • Spiritual Lineage

      • After receiving wisdom from Guru Dattatreya, Machendranath passed it on to his disciples, One of whom was Yogi GorakhNath.

  • Machendranath's Contributions to Spiritual Practices

    • Meditation & Mindfulness

      • Machendranath emphasized meditation as the key to achieving oneness with the divine.

    • Oneness of All Beings

      • He advocated compassion, non-violence, and recognizing the divine in everyone.

    • True Yogi: Mastering the Body, Mind, and Atman

      • The true Yogi must overcome physical and mental limitations to attain spiritual insight.

  • The Sacred Temple

    • A temple has been built in honor of the Great GuruMachendranath in the abundant countryside of PathaThungapadu.