Dhamma Marudhara Vipassana Meditation Centre
Behind Leharia Resort, Village Chokha, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), INDIA
Spread out over an area of 2.5 hectares, the Jodhpur Vipassana Centre is situated at the foot of an outcrop of Aravalli range of hills, interspersed with sand dunes and sandy hummocks partially covered by natural vegetation of mostly thorny bushes.
The Centre is located behind Leharia Resort, about 2 kms. from Chopasani village, south west of Jodhpur and about 13 kms. from the Jodhpur Railway Station, Bus Stand and Airport.
At present, two separate blocks of 12 rooms each for men and women have been constructed. Each room is adequately furnished with an attached bathroom. There is a mini Dhamma Hall with a capacity to seat 30 meditators. As limited seats are available at the Centre, prior registration is a must for interested participants.
Course Schedule
| Dates | Course Type | Status |
| 24 Dec '09 - 4 Jan '10 | 10-Day |
Women - Open Men - Open |
10-day courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. The courses begin after a 2-4 p.m. registration period and orientation, followed by 10 full days of meditation, and end the morning of the 11th day by 7:30 a.m.
Contact (for registration)
Shri Nemi Chand Bhandari260, Mayur Fourth-B Road
Sardarpura opposite Suhaag Jewellers
Jodhpur - 342 003
Rajasthan, (INDIA)
Tel.: 0291 - 2432048, 2637330, Mob.: 9314727215
E-mail: info@mayurexports.com
How to Reach Dhamma Marudhara?
Taxies and auto rickshaws are available on a bargain basis from anywhere in the city. Local / City Buses ply on different routes up to Chopasani village (B.R.T.S. Bus No. 1 and Mini City Bus No. 7). The Centre is roughly 2 kms. from Chopasani village. At present there is no regular transport facility available at Chopasani village for reaching the Centre. Transport from Chopasani Village (to reach the Centre) however can be made available, if informed earlier.
How to Reach Jodhpur?
By Air
Jodhpur is well connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur & Jaipur.
| Aiport Enquiry Number | 0291 - 2512617 |
| Reservations | 0291 - 2510757 |
| General enquiry | 0291 - 2510346 |
| Arrival & Departure | 142 |
By Rail
Jodhpur is very well connected with major cities of India i.e. Delhi, Jammu, Kolkata, Kalka, Haridwar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Thiruvanathpuram, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Puri and Gauwhati etc.
Railway Inquiry Tel No.: 131, 132, 0291 - 2626176
By Road
Jodhpur is well connected with other cities in Rajasthan and outside by State & private buses
Roadways Tel. Enquiry: 0291 - 2544686, 2544989
About Jodhpur
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodhpur)
| Location | 26.29° N, 73.03° E, in Rajasthan, North India |
| Altitude | 232m above sea level |
| Area | 90.50 sq. kms |
| Temperature | Could be extreme during the peak summer months of April, May and June when the temperature varies from 35° to 44° Celsius. Winter and other seasons are pleasant. |
| Rainfall | 360 mm (Scanty rainfall during the monsoon season and some rainfall during winter.) |
| Languages | Rajasthani, Hindi and Englsih |
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert.
Jodhpur Location on Map of India
The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred to as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall.
Temperatures are extreme throughout the period from March to October, except when monsoonal rain produces thick clouds to lower it slightly. During these periods of heavy rain, however, the generally low humidity rises and this adds to the normal discomfort from the heat.