About HRIM
A divine center for spiritual growth,
Vedic learning & community service.
From meditation sessions and Vedic teachings to initiatives supporting those in need, our programs are designed to foster inner peace and social harmony for individuals of all backgrounds.
Our center
Salagrama Yanthrodharaka Hanuman.
HRIM Center is the only sanctuary in the West to host the Salagrama Yanthrodharaka Hanuman — a deity revered for removing obstacles, granting strength, and awakening unwavering devotion. Pilgrims and seekers come from across the country to sit in Hanuman's presence.
Our center is open daily for personal prayer, weekly satsangs, and seasonal festivals. Whether you have practised for decades or are stepping in for the first time, you are welcome.
The Murti
Sri Salagrama Yanthrodharaka Hanuman — Stockton, California.
The Yantra
Sri Yanthrodharaka Yantra — first installed by Sri Vyasaraja at Hampi in the 15th century.
Significance
Why the Yantrodharaka Yantra is rare and revered.
The Yantrodharaka Yantra is a sacred geometric diagram enclosing a rare image of Lord Hanuman in meditation. Created by the 15th-century saint Sri Vyasaraja at Hampi, it symbolises binding divine energy to grant protection, stability, and the fulfilment of inner desires. Among Hanuman shrines across India, the Yanthrodharaka form is held in especially deep esteem for boosting mental strength, overcoming obstacles, and deepening devotion.
Origin
Born in a Hampi cave.
Sage Vyasaraja installed the original Yantrodharaka Hanuman in a cave near the Tungabhadra River in Hampi — the very first of the 732 Hanuman murtis he is said to have consecrated across India.
Symbolism
The six-cornered star that binds.
At the centre, Hanuman sits in meditative Padmasana posture inside a six-cornered star — the “yantra” itself. Tradition holds that the deity's image had vanished twelve times before the Sage; the star binds Hanuman's presence so that it remains for devotees forever.
Twelve Monkeys
A ring of vanara devotees.
The outer ring contains twelve monkeys holding each other's tails — symbolising the twelve days of prayer the Sage offered, and the twelve times Hanuman manifested before him before finally remaining bound to the yantra.
Spiritual benefits
Self-control, faith, strength.
The Yanthrodharaka Hanumath Stotram is chanted to invoke inner stillness, unwavering faith, and the spiritual strength of Hanuman. Devotees turn to it especially when the mind is restless or fear is close.
Material benefits
Fulfilment of deep desires.
The Yantrodharaka Hanuman Stotra teaches that worship of this Yantra with sincerity and steady practice fulfils deep desires of the heart — not as transactions, but as gifts of grace from a deity bound to remain present.
At HRIM
A living shrine in the West.
HRIM Center is the only sanctuary in the West to host a consecrated Salagrama Yanthrodharaka Hanuman, brought here under the blessings of Amma Sri Karunamayi. Weekly darshan, weekly satsangs, and the 100K Chalisa parayana are anchored in the deity's presence.
Guiding light
Amma Sri Karunamayi.
Beloved teacher and spiritual mother to thousands worldwide. Amma's guidance is the still centre around which HRIM revolves.
“Service is the highest form of worship — when offered with love, every breath becomes a prayer.”
Devotion (Bhakti)
Heart-led practice grounded in the timeless Hanuman tradition.
Wisdom (Jnana)
Authentic Vedic teachings, made accessible for every seeker.
Service (Seva)
Compassion in action — turning practice into community good.
Inclusivity
All backgrounds, all paths, all welcome — without dogma.