Shelter
The colony is visited by people from around the world and all walks of life. To provide temporary accommodations for everyone, a variety of facilities are offered, all free of charge. There are a number of guest hostels with individual rooms and attached baths, hostels with dormitory-style rooms, and other large buildings to house visitors.
The colony is visited by people from around the world and all walks of life. To provide temporary accommodations for everyone, a variety of facilities are offered, all free of charge. There are a number of guest hostels with individual rooms and attached baths, hostels with dormitory-style rooms, and other large buildings to house visitors.
The Community
The Dera seeks to be as self-sufficient and environmentally friendly as possible. Every year thousands of trees are planted. Many lawns and parks beautify the colony and provide space for visitors and residents to rest and relax. More than 1,250 acres of land are cultivated for growing vegetables and fruits that are used in the langar and by Dera residents. Organic farming methods are being adapted to local conditions. The Dera has its own water supply, water treatment plant and solid waste treatment facility. It has its own electrical sub-station and large electrical generator back-up facility to supply emergency power to the whole community. The Pathseekers School is a recent project for the children of Dera residents and the staffs of the Dera and Beas Hospitals. It currently serves students at the primary level and will later expand through the secondary level, serving about 1,200 students. The school is professionally run and equipped with up-to-date laboratories and computers. The students will receive a well-rounded education – up to India’s Certified Board Education standard.
The Dera seeks to be as self-sufficient and environmentally friendly as possible. Every year thousands of trees are planted. Many lawns and parks beautify the colony and provide space for visitors and residents to rest and relax. More than 1,250 acres of land are cultivated for growing vegetables and fruits that are used in the langar and by Dera residents. Organic farming methods are being adapted to local conditions. The Dera has its own water supply, water treatment plant and solid waste treatment facility. It has its own electrical sub-station and large electrical generator back-up facility to supply emergency power to the whole community. The Pathseekers School is a recent project for the children of Dera residents and the staffs of the Dera and Beas Hospitals. It currently serves students at the primary level and will later expand through the secondary level, serving about 1,200 students. The school is professionally run and equipped with up-to-date laboratories and computers. The students will receive a well-rounded education – up to India’s Certified Board Education standard.