Lineage formerly headed by Swami Vishnu Tirth and Swami Shivom Tirth. They operate 26 ashrams in India and one in the US.
American branch of Shaktipat Parampara Ashrams (lineage formerly headed by Swami Vishnu Tirth and Swami Shivom Tirth). Located in Pond Eddy, New York. The guru is Swami Shiv Mangal Tirth. Shaktipat at the ashram takes three days; donation requested, amount discretionary.
The current lineage head is Anandi Ma. As of 2016, they offer shaktipat in person at events or “in absentia” shaktipat performed via an energy-infused betel nut that they send through the mail for $265 in the US, $290 elsewhere.
Swami Muktananda’s organization; the current lineage head is Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. In the US as of 2016, they offer “shaktipat intensives” to adults for $500 and to persons under 24 for $170.
P.P. Shri Loknath Tirth Swami Maharaj Mahayoga Trust headquartered in Nashik, India. They offer remote shaktipat for free.
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