Ashrams in Rishikesh

Arti September 19, 2011
Rishikesh is home to a number of ashrams and every year  people from all over the world come to these ashrams to learn yoga, meditate and take away some peace for their mind back home. Below is a picture of some of these well known ashrams in Rishikesh...

Parmarth Niketan Ashram

The largest and probably the most famed ashram in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan Ashram offers accomodation facilities for tourists and yoga courses but it is best known for is its enchanting and spiritual Ganga Arti in the evenings which is an attraction in itself.

Aarti preparations in full swing at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram In Rishikesh
Students busy in the evening aarti arrangements at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram In Rishikesh
Evening Arti (prayer) preparations in full swing at the ashram

The glowing oil lamps in the Ganga River amidst the ringing temple bells, the chanting of the hymns coupled with the serenity and the divinity that one experiences is moving and something that stays with you for a long time. Cameras can be taken along.

Crowds filling in at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh
Devotees waiting for the evening aarti to begin at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram In Rishikesh
People assembling for the evening aarti at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram In Rishikesh
Devotees settling in and waiting anxiously for the prayer to start

A statue of Lord Shiva presiding over the Parmarth Niketan ashram evening aarti in Rishikesh
Lord Shiva presiding over the arti proceedings

(Image courtesy goindia.about.com)
The evening arti at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram enlightening
the banks of River Ganga and the numerous souls as well...

Address, Arti Timings and Contact Nos. of Parmarth Niketan Ashram:

Parmarth Niketan Ashram is in Swarg Ashram area, near the Ram Jhoola on the right bank of Ganga, facing upriver.

Arti Timings: Summer 6 - 7 pm, Winter 5.30 - 6.30 pm

Tel: (01364) 2440088  Email: parmarth@aol.com, parmarth@parmarth.com

Swarg Ashram

Swarg Ashram - A very famous area of Rishikesh

Built in the memory of Swami Vishudhanand, the saint better known as Kali Kamli Wala (the saint with a black blanket), it is a small township consisting of a dozen of ashrams, temples and numerous cafes, shops and stores.

Gita Ashram

Spread in a huge campus in the Swarg Ashram area, it has been a site for penance of various saints like Swami Ramtirth and Guru Shri Ram Sukh Daasji. It offers accomodation and food facilities, regular meditation and yoga discourses all through the year and also houses a Gita Press book shop and a very old banyan tree in its compound.

Address and Contact Nos. of Gita Ashram:

Gangapar, P.O. - Swargashram,
Rishikesh - 249304 (Uttaranchal)
India.

Contact number: +91-135-2430122, 2432792

Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram

Make the divine your Valentine.
Just be…and know that you are loved.
That is Beloved.
—God Loves Fun by Sri Sri Ravishankar

The Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Rishikesh
Welcome to the Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Rishikesh

Just a stone’s throw from the Swami Dayananda Ashram in Rishikesh is the Ashram of the very famous Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravishankar. And we took out some time for a quick stroll through it.

Brass statuettes in the Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Rishikesh
A brass statuette inside the ashram

Though not as spacious as the Dayananda Ashram but its still large enough to comfortably house a Temple, small but a quite peaceful garden and a Meditation hall where, as the security guard informed us, Guruji conducts Art of Living courses and yoga sessions.

Lord Shiva Temple in the Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Rishikesh
A Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the ashram premises

A tree in the Garden of Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Rishikesh
A tree in the garden catches my eye!
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Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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46 Comments

  1. MartinaSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Must be such a great experience to visit Rishikesh - your photos are amazing! Would love to be there at evening prayer one day!

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  2. Prateek SurSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Loved the vivid descriptions..Would luv to go to these places..will ya accompany???He he he..
    anyways try checking out my central bengal trip post on my blog and I guess u would feel like going there as well..
    try checking out my blog and try commenting on the posts..
    www.headacheandtension.blogspot.com

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  3. SANDEEP PANWARSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    क्या कहूँ इस जगह के बारे में नीलकंठ आते जाते ना जाने कितनी बार गया हूँ।

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  4. Saru SinghalSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful post, after reading one feel like taking off from daily routine and go there. Pictures are very nice and thanks for sharing it with us.

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  5. P.N. SubramanianSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Crisp still exhaustive, that is the beauty of this post. I am bookmarking this one for future reference. The Ganga Aarti is something which really rejuvenates you spiritually.

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  6. Mary PaquetSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Beautifully described and photographed!

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  7. Sylvia KSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    What a lovely place, Arti, and your captures are superb as always. You do catch the feeling of the moment! Hope you have a lovely week!

    Sylvia

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  8. MichelleSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    I love the architecture of these buildings.

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  9. Kavita SahariaSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    This is very informative and helpful as you have provided the contact details too.Loved the pictures specially of Ganga ghat .Thanks for sharing.Wish you a joyful week Arti :)

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  10. sarahSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Yoga is took place in japan,too. Of course to meditate and take away some peace for our mind back home. But another reason is for the sake of our health and figure. But it seems to be hard for me because it needs flexibility.
    Thank you for sharing Ashram.
    Have a lovely week ahead.

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  11. AngeliSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    "just be and know that you are loved"

    what beautiful words.

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  12. RizalenioSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    What a great experience to see it here. Felt like I was in the middle of that crowd in your photos.

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  13. SridharanSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Wonderful..! With lot of useful information as usual Arti..! I enjoyed reading it.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I like the photos which people are gathering along a river.
    The river must be regarded to a sacred place.
    I remembered the book written about Ganges River.

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  15. Margaret CloudSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Another wonderful post. I enjoyed all your information and pictures. Have a nice week.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What gorgeous photos. These ashrams look like serene places in which to re-charge the batteries.

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  17. PAPPUSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Nice, I also want to do all that you do. I am a very spiritually inclined person. But alas, I cannot take time out from my busy schedule! What a pity, what a pity.

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  18. Draffin BearsSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Hi Arti,

    Your photographs are amazing and lovely to see a little into the way of life, in Rishikesh.
    Thanks for sharing and hope you are having a lovely week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love to do yoga and I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to learn in a place like that!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    That is a brilliant list, I had been to this part almost 10 years ago, reading your post makes me want to go back again.

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  21. SatyaSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    This is so informative and beautifull moments I will not miss when I visit Rishikesh ... thank you arti

    Super Yummy Recipes

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  22. Aakash KokzSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Wonderful Ashrams, the pictures truly depict the feeling of peace, wish I could get there right away.

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  23. Ms. BeckySeptember 22, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I love the photo of Lord Shiva presiding over the proceedings! thanks for sharing the list of Ashrams. happy week to you Arti.

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  24. sriramnivasSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    If I come to Rishikesh, will never fail to visit ur ashram.......

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  25. AnkithaSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I appreciate not just ur blog.. but the thout of helping others with details to contact..:)

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  26. My Unfinished LifeSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    wow, did not know there were so many ashrams!!!

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  27. Richa SonpatkiSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I had been to Hrishikesh several years back. Although I did not visit any Ashrams, soaking in the environment was quite an experience, though one had to remain really wary of all the fake pandits and touts that hounded one and all.

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  28. BarbSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    My favorite photo is of the peaceful Lord Shiva before prayers at dusk with the water surrounding him.

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  29. Rakesh KumarSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful pictures with nice description.

    Joining Arti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
    must be a wonderful experience.

    Many many thanks,Arti ji for the excellent
    presentation.

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  30. ASeptember 28, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    That statue of Shiva looks amazing. I bet it has an overwhelming presence in real life.

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  31. FalguniApril 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Very informative post...i am planning to visit Rishikesh and your post has provided me very good information about the various Asharams i was looking for.

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  32. magiceyeApril 30, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    wonderfully concisely informative post with beautiful images!!

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  33. A Homemaker's UtopiaApril 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful post again...Lively photographs..:-)

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  34. Jayashree SrivatsanApril 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Just the photos are giving a feel of calm, I can imagine the serenity experienced when actually visiting the place...Great post!
    I have actually experience one Ganga arti at haridwar and its bliss!

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  35. VetirmagalApril 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Nice photographs and write up. Very useful for those who want to travel to see religious places.

    Thanks.

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  36. Deepa GopalApril 30, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Really helpful post for travellers. Beautiful post with images and write up as always(that goes without saying right!)
    Loved that Brass statue :))

    ps:Thanks always for your visits and comments...they definitely lift my spirits up:)))

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  37. indu chhibberApril 30, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Arti all your posts are slowly niggling my mind to leave the comfort of my home & branch out!

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  38. SeemaMay 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Beautifully described and amazing pictures.

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  39. RajeshMay 1, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    OMG! You have covered the place in so much detail.

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  40. Akshay Kumar GMay 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Again a nice journey going through your posts, Arti. Beautiful pics. :)

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  41. Sriram RajMay 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Nice post. Hope once i will be visiting this place

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  42. ObsessivemomMay 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I've seen that aarti once - gave me goosebumps. It really does stay with you for a long long time.

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  43. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    The last time I came here, it was a year back. It is so great and refreshing to see you all hooked to your yatra diary. Good work Aarti :)

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  44. SSMay 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Awesome pic and very well written article!!

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  45. AmbMay 3, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Again a great post,lovely pics and enhancement of magical Hrishikesh through photos.

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  46. AshwiniMay 4, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Fabulous post as always!! The pictures gave the feel of the place especially the pics of Parmartha Niketan ashram and Ganga Arti. My small token of appreciation for your wonderful work is waiting at -
    http://mymindtales.blogspot.com/2012/05/big-thank-you.html

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