Sivananda Ashram

Welcome to Sivananda Ashram, located in the sacred sanctuary of Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh, where the pristine waters of the Ganges River meet the serene foothills of the towering Himalayas. You are currently standing right at the…

From the orientation area, please follow the gentle sloping pathway leading downwards toward the soothing sounds of the flowing Ganges River. As you reach the riverbank, you will arrive at Sivananda Kutir and the adjacent stepped…

Leaving the serene riverbank at Sivananda Ghat behind, please ascend the stone steps and walk back toward the central building complex of the ashram, where you will find the sacred Samadhi Shrine, also known as the Samadhi…

Exiting the Samadhi Shrine, please follow the stone pathway leading slightly uphill along the slope of the mountain. Before you stands the majestic Viswanath Mandir, the Temple of Lord Siva. …

As you walk down from Viswanath Mandir and step along the shaded courtyard path, your ears will catch the soft, continuous, and rhythmic sound of sacred chanting coming from the famous Bhajan Hall. Within this unassuming hall,…

Passing the Bhajan Hall, please follow the inner paved corridor leading toward the educational and intellectual heart of the ashram: the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy and the Main Library. Swami Sivananda established the Yoga…

Leaving the library area, please walk toward the communal service quarter, where you will find the ashram Dining Hall and humanitarian healthcare facilities, where the ideal of Karma Yoga, or selfless service, comes to vibrant…

As our guided journey through the sacred grounds of Sivananda Ashram comes to a peaceful close, please take a slow walk back toward the main courtyard and exit gate. As you step along the tree lined pathway, we invite you to…