Oneness Temple and history

The Oneness Temple is one of India’s great architectural wonders and the centerpiece of all of the Oneness University’s campuses in India and abroad. The Temple was designed to have an impact on the spiritual development of humanity as it moves toward an Age of oneness consciousness. Since its consecration on April 23, 2008, the Temple has been visited by millions of spiritual seekers from all over the world.

The dedication of a structure, in the name of any form of the Divine, is a tradition dating back to the origins of civilization. Building design showcasing humanity’s creativity and architectural prowess in the pursuit of the transcendent is a form of reverence and worship. It represents the hand following the movement of the Divinity from the ground, encompassing and shaping space that reaches towards heaven.

The Oneness Temple is not dedicated to any single faith. Although it was conceived by Sri Bhagavan, and follows ancient Vedic geometric patterns to generate extraordinary sacred energy, the Temple welcomes every man and woman who desires the pure experience of the Divine, regardless of belief. This space is where spiritual concepts give way to the silent longing of each individual’s heart, where seekers of all faiths come to sit in the loving embrace of their own personal God.

Thousands of followers and friends of Oneness, building professionals, and local craftsmen contributed ingenuity, skill and enthusiasm to make the Oneness Temple a reality. The seven-year project was directed by Sri Krishnaji, Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan’s son, who was only twenty-three years old at the onset. A rich array of indigenous materials was used in the completion of the magnificent structure, including white Indian marble, semi-precious stones, enduring metals, and hundreds of varieties of native woods.

The Temple sits on forty-two acres of level land and stands a hundred and eight feet tall. The meditation hall can hold up to 8,000 people and contains over 25,640 square feet of meditating space. The Temple’s grand inner hall is the largest structure built without pillars in Asia. The only standing object in the vast main hall is an empty throne where visitors may envision the image of divinity that suits their individual faith. It is the desire of Sri Amma, Sri Bhagavan, and everyone at the Oneness University to welcome visitors from all countries to the Temple and join in a solemn prayer of grace for humanity.