About Adiyogi at Sadhguru Sannidhi
Adiyogi at Sadhguru Sannidhi is a 112-foot bust of Shiva as Adiyogi located at Avalagurki village in Chikkaballapura district, about 65 km north of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Unveiled in January 2023 by Isha Foundation, it is a replica of the Adiyogi at Coimbatore. The monolithic steel bust stands before the Nandi Hills foothills and serves as a center for yoga, meditation and visitor sightseeing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open plaza dominated by the 112-foot Adiyogi bust facing the Nandi Hills, with landscaped surroundings, pathways and viewing areas. The site includes meditation spaces, an Isha Shoppe and food court, and hosts the 14-minute Adiyogi Divya Darshanam light and sound show after sunset that narrates the story of Adiyogi. The environment is designed for sightseeing, photography, quiet contemplation and participation in yogic programs.
Key highlights
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112-foot steel bust of Adiyogi Shiva, identical in height and design to the Coimbatore Adiyogi
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Adiyogi Divya Darshanam - 14-minute light and sound show projected on the statue after sunset
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Scenic setting at the foothills of Nandi Hills near Avalagurki village
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Meditation and yoga spaces within Sadhguru Sannidhi campus
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Panoramic photography opportunities of the bust and surrounding landscape