The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine was dedicated by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1950. Many thousands of visitors come each year to enjoy the scenic beauty and serenity of this spiritual sanctuary. The ten-acre site, with its gardens and natural spring-fed lake, is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including swans, ducks, koi, and lotus flowers. The grounds include a Court of Religions honoring the five principal religions of the world; the Mahatma Gandhi World Peace Memorial, where a portion of Gandhi's ashes is enshrined; a small museum with exhibits on Paramahansa Yogananda's work; and a gift shop with arts and crafts from India. The hilltop temple overlooking the lake was opened in 1996.

The Lake Shrine is located a quarter-mile inland from Pacific Coast Highway No. 1 – 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 20 miles from the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Hollywood.

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