Our Location
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Welcome to the Soma Matha House, a residential Hindu and Yogic practice center operated by Soma Matha Spiritual Center. The Soma Matha House is a Victorian Era residential home being restored by Soma Matha Spiritual Center and opened in 2021. Located on 2 acres in the grounding peace of Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, USA. The Soma Matha House has a calming and home-like setting offering spiritual teachings, prayer, and karma yoga. It is a sanctuary for spiritual seekers and Hindu devotees around the globe. Within the home there is one comfortable and light-filled private bedroom for Karma Yogis, a healing room where East Flora Wellness offers Ayurvedic bodywork, and sitting areas for prayer or meditation. The Soma Matha House Temple Room is a mystical space where Puja and prayer services are performed regularly. It is also the resting place for two murtis, one black granite Murugan and a Jade Sri Yantra. Throughout the home the atmosphere is serene and meditative. The Soma Matha House has a full dining room and kitchen allowing volunteers and Center guests to enjoy a temple meal after prayer services.
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Visitation Information
HoursThe center is open to the public monthly every Full Moon and First Friday for public events and by appointment.
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Dress CodeGuests are encouraged to dress in traditional Hindu clothing when visiting. Alternatively, modest clothing is permitted. No shorts, short dresses, tight-fitting yoga pants, or tank tops.
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ProtocolInside the Devi Temple, guests should ideally sit cross-legged, with never with legs stretched out towards the Deity.
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Vegetarian Food & Gas Station Guide
Restaurants with Vegetarian Options |
Nearest Gas Stations to the Center |
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Indian Oven
10749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949 (434) 263-4080 Dr. Ho Humble Pie Address: 4916 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959 Menu: drhoshumblepie.com Phone: (434) 245-0000 Tavern on the James Address: 280 Valley St, Scottsville, VA 24590 Menu: places.singleplatform.com Phone: (434) 286-3500 Vito's Lovingston Pizza Address: 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949 Menu: vitospizzagrill.com Phone: (434) 263-8688 |
Ike's Gas Station
Distance from Center 2.3 Miles (Can only pump gas during business hours.) Address: 6597 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA 22969 Hours: Sunday Closed Monday 6 AM–8 PM Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM Thursday 6 AM–8 PM Friday 6 AM–8:30 PM Saturday 7 AM–8:30 PM Brown's Market Gas Station Distance from Center 9.0 Miles Address: 2724 Irish Rd, Esmont, VA 22937 Hours: Sunday 8 AM–6:30 PM Monday 7:30 AM–7 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM–7 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM–7 PM Thursday 7:30 AM–7 PM Friday 7:30 AM–8 PM Saturday 7:30 AM–8 PM |
Get in Touch
Email: info@somamatha.org
Address: To receive the Center's address please email us to RSVP to an event or book your appointment
Address: To receive the Center's address please email us to RSVP to an event or book your appointment