Sirsa – Spirituality’s Hometown

Sirsa – Spirituality’s Hometown

While doing a research on various spiritual missions and the various Godmen, both past and present, I came across an interesting small town in North India, Sirsa.

What sets this small town apart is the presence of some major spiritual missions, in close vicinity.

Two major spiritual centers in the city are Dera Sachcha Sauda and Tara Baba Kutia.

Dera Sachcha Sauda

A non-profit spiritual organization with a strong following, Dera Sachcha Sauda was established in 1948.

Founded by Mastana Balochistani, soon after the country gained independence, the Dera attracts followers from all over the country.

The spiritual discourses offered at the Dera often focus on two things: the search for the divine and the propagation of humanitarian qualities.

The Dera not only focuses on spirituality, but also does a lot of charitable work.

It has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for its blood donation drives and the tree the planting initiatives.    

The core philosophy of the Dera is simple; humanity and spirituality are inseparable and only through love for our fellow human can we successfully reach the divine.  

Tara Baba Ki Kutia

Situated 5 km from the main city, Tara Baba Ki Kutia is devoted to Saint Shri Tara Baba Ji, who was a local Godman.

The Kutia also has a Hindu dedicated to the various Hindu deities.

One of the major attractions in the temple is an artificial network of caves that house the 12 Jyotirlings, depicting Lord Shiva.

The temple also has statues of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman, placed in scenarios depicted in the various Hindu religious texts.

The kutia also features an area which has been converted to a scene of Vrindavan, where Lord Krishna is seen serenading Radha Ji and the gopis.

Every Shivaratri and Maha Shivaratri, devotees from all over the country come in hordes to offer their prayers.

The kutia has emerged as a major spiritual destination.

We will talk about these two places in further posts as we continue this journey into spirituality.