Shri Sadguru Upasani Baba Maharaj was finally advised by his Guru, Shri Sai Baba, to settle down at Sakuri in the year 1916. His first habitation, relics of which are still to be seen today, was a small hut (Zopadi) built on a cremation ground at the outskirts of the village Sakuri.
In a few years Sakuri, with pouring in of devotees from far and wide gave rise to several small houses, all of which now constitute what is commonly known as "Upasani Ashram" or "Shri Upasani Kanya Kumari Sthan".
Kanya Kumari Sthan and Yajna Sanstha are the unique features of ashram. There are only a few Institutions in India for women, who want to lead religious and spiritual life. This is one of the Institutions of its kind established way back in 1917.
This is an Institution for male and female aspirants, who wish to dedicate their lives in spiritual pursuit and saintly life, for attaining eternal bliss, peace and happiness.