Shri Gurudev Mahendranath Photo Gallery

Shri Gurudev Mahendranath Photo Gallery

Explore the Shri Gurudev Mahendranath (Dadaji) Gallery, where the life and spirit of the International Nath Order’s founder come alive through vivid imagery. Born Lawrence Miles, Dadaji’s journey from London to the hermitages of India is a testament to his dedication as a Nath guru, tantric master, and poet. This collection showcases moments from his travels, teachings, and final years at Shambhala Tapovan, reflecting the profound impact of his synthesis of Eastern traditions for Western seekers.

Closeup of samadhi for Mahendranath, inscription, sparse grass in dry field.
Shri Gurudev Mahendranath Samadhi
Inscription on Mahendranath's samadhi, flowers in front.
Shri Gurudev Mahendranath’s Samadhi
Colorful flowers, ritual object on large rock in front of tree in the tropics.
Guru Purnima 2015. Shri Gurudev Mahendranath Reliquary and Samadhi in Costa Rica.
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Guru Purnima 2016
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Guru Purnima 2016
Portrait of Mahendranath, waist up, wearing orange cloth around body and over left shoulder, rudrakshas, foliage in background
Shri Gurudev Mahendranath

Mahendranath standing in sandy field of a cremation ground, trees in background, wearing orange robe, sandals, staff, looking right with smile.
Mahendranath standing, hands raised and smiling, on front steps to Tapovan, wearing orange robe, flowers overhead
Mahendranath at the cremation grounds, standing wearing orange robe, holding staff.
Mahendranath outdoors at cremation ground, walking forward wearing orange robe, holding staff.
Portrait of Mahendranath in orange, looking right.
Portrait of Mahendranath, chest up, naked, rudraksha mala, foliage in background
Mahendranath meditating on the roof of Shambhala Tapovan. He wears an orange robe and rudrakshas
Chest height up, profile portrait of Mahendranath in orange, looking left.
Mahendranath sitting on porch in meditative pose wearing orange robe.
Portrait of Mahendranath, smiling, looking right.
Mahendranath standing on porch stair wearing orange robe, holding a staff.

See also: Dadaji Gallery II

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