Yoga Peeth

Location

Shree Chaitanya Yoga Peeth is a centre of attraction in Mayapur. It is a temple constructed at the birth place of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The architectural beauty of this marvelous structure is amazing. The white marbled huge tower welcomes the pilgrims to the amazing world of religious activities.

Yoga Peeth in Mayapur is a center of excellence teaching Yoga, Vedas and meditation. It is assumed that Chaitanya was born under a neem tree. This tree is still seen there in the premise of Yoga Peeth. There is a hut which contains the clay models and statues displaying the life and philosophies of Saint.

A small shrine devoted to Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur who raised the fund for building the original temple is also located nearby. The yoga pith has an astounding 30m high tower. The temple enshrines the idols of Radha Madhava and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. On the central region the images of Shri Chaitanya and his wives — Visnupriya and Laksmipriya are placed.