Bhagwan Nityananda’s samadhi shrine at Ganeshpuri is revered as the place where his physical body was interred after he took maha-samadhi. In the understanding of his devotees, such a site is not merely a memorial but a focal point where the realized master’s presence continues to be accessible. The shrine is thus regarded as a living source of divine energy, or shakti, in which Nityananda’s consciousness and grace remain tangibly available to seekers. This sense of continuing presence gives the shrine a central role in the devotional and contemplative life of those who follow his path.

Because of this, the samadhi has become a major pilgrimage destination, especially for Siddha Yoga practitioners and those connected to the Nityananda lineage. Pilgrims come seeking blessings, healing, and spiritual upliftment, often reporting deep meditation, inner stillness, and transformative experiences in its atmosphere. The shrine functions as an active center of worship and practice, where rituals such as arati, abhishek, chanting, circumambulation, and silent meditation are performed. These practices are understood as means of opening to Nityananda’s grace and of aligning one’s own awareness with the inner Self.

Within the Siddha Yoga tradition, the shrine also serves as a powerful symbol of the ever-living guru and the continuity of the lineage. Bhagwan Nityananda is honored as the satguru of Swami Muktananda, and the samadhi stands as a physical and spiritual anchor that links present-day seekers with their root teacher. It is held that shaktipat and divine guidance can be received there through devotion and inward receptivity, even though the guru is no longer present in bodily form. In this way, the samadhi shrine embodies both the historical memory of a great master and the ongoing, dynamic transmission of his spiritual energy.