🎶 Inside The Beatles' abandoned Indian ashramThe former rock star retreat is now a run-down pilgrimage destination
Hi Religion Unplugged readers, In 1968, the Beatles visited an Indian ashram tucked away on the eastern banks of the Ganges River to study Transcendental Meditation with its founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It was here, during their spiritual journey of self-discovery, that they wrote the seminal “White Album.” The Beatles’ public image became entwined with the Maharishi and his teachings for some time, and Transcendental Meditation notably became more popular because of the band’s endorsement.
Today, the ashram stands in ruin; it hasn’t been occupied since the 1970s, when it first fell into disrepair. Some visitors even say the retreat “looks haunted.” Many still visit the ashram, both to feel connected to the Beatles’ spiritual journey and to pay respects to the Maharishi’s teachings. In today’s top story, contributor Shadab Farooq reports on the history of the ashram — including the Fab Four’s famous visit — as well as contentious attempts to rennovate the buildings in recent years. Inside The Beatles’ Abandoned Indian Ashram That Keeps Visitors Coming Decades Later
(TRAVEL) The path to the Beatles Ashram, once the tranquil retreat of the famous British band, is now overgrown with lush plants reclaiming the crumbling structures. Tucked away in the Himalayan foothills, this abandoned Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram was a brief escape for the Beatles from their hectic lives in the spotlight. Decades later, fans find this site a place they must visit. by Shadab Farooq ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ A Groundbreaking Faith Movie That Effectively Communicates
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🎶 Inside The Beatles' abandoned Indian ashram
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