Mangalore, July 18th : Shree Atmananda Saraswati Swamiji , the founder of the magnificent Shree Rama Temple Complex in Nityananda Nagara near Dharmastala attained samadhi on 18th July 2009. He was the disciple of Shri Nityananda Swamiji. Shri Nityananda Swamiji, born in Kerala, was a distinguished saint revered by millions of people all over the country.

Shri Nityananda Swamiji visited Dharmasthala in 1927 and for a day, he stayed at the present site of Shree Rama Kshetra when devotees met him and had his blessings. Shri Atmananda Saraswathi Swamiji served his master at Ganeshpuri in Thana district of Bombay from 1937 to 1961 until Shri Nityananda Swamiji attained Samadhi. During his association with his master the latter had expressed his wish to Shri Atmananda Saraswathi Swamiji to have a Rama Temple constructed in Dharmasthala village. Thus, at the behest of his master, Shri Atmananda Saraswathi Swamiji came to Shree Dharmasthala Kshetra in 1969 and made efforts to fulfil thewishes of his master.

He got this site on donation from Shri SooryanarayanaRao, who was at that time Estate Manager of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala.In 1971, he got a small thatched building constructed in which he started "Bhagawan Shri Nityananda Mandir". Soon, devotees started gathering at the Mandir.

Shree Atmananda Saraswati Swamiji was chief guest at 10th Anniversary and blessed one and all with his presence.

We pray lord to bless swamiji's soul. Swamiji shall always remain in our heart and mind.

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Submitted by Billawasdubai & NE - 18th July 2009