Crescenta Highlands in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ananda Ashrama
5301 Pennsylvania Avenue
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2024
1. Ananda Ashrama Marker
Ananda Ashrama was founded in 1923 as an extension of the Vedanta Centre, Boston, established by Swami Paramananda in 1909.
Vedanta, India's ancient philosophy, teaches that our true nature is divine. All paths lead to the same goal which is union with God.
The Temple of the Universal Spirit, "Viswamandir," honors all of the world's great religions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 34° 14.653′ N, 118° 14.919′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Crescenta Highlands. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Markridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5301 Pennsylvania Ave, La Crescenta CA 91214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The McFall Oak (approx. half a mile away); Tuna Canyon Detention Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Crescenta Valley Park (approx. 1½ miles away); The Bell of La Crescenta Elementary School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Sister Elsie’s Well (approx. 1.7 miles away); St. Luke’s of the Mountains (approx.
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Regarding Ananda Ashrama. Ananda is the Sanskrit word for bliss. An ashrama is a spiritual retreat. Ananda Ashrama, therefore, is a retreat where one strives to live by and practice spiritual life in order to realize the joy of the Divine.
Situated in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, at an altitude of more than 2,000 feet, the ashrama covers 120 acres of hillsides, canyons, and meadows. Trees, gardens, and rock lined pathways provide a peaceful retreat.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2024
2. Ananda Ashrama Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2024
3. Old Barn
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2024
4. Temple
Located ¼ mile north of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 77 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
