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The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram)

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Description

The Divine Life Society (established by Swami Sivananda in 1936) is a historic spiritual ashram in Rishikesh dedicated to Yoga, Vedanta, meditation and selfless service. Located beside the sacred Ganges in Shivanandanagar (≈ 3 km from the center of Rishikesh), the ashram offers a peaceful haven for seekers from around the world. Here you can engage in daily yoga & meditation, spiritual discourse, and experience the Yohga-Vedanta Forest Academy’s residential courses. Facilities are modest but sincere — with a strong focus on inner growth, purity, compassion, and community service through charitable projects, free medical help, spiritual literature, and spiritual retreats.

 

Features

✔️ Historic Ashram founded by Swami Sivananda, running since 1936.
✔️ Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes in traditional formats (asana, pranayama, chanting, Vedantic teachings) open to visitors.
✔️ Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy: periodic residential courses (2-month) for serious seekers covering Indian culture, self-study, and spiritual practice.
I✔️ Sits by the Ganga amidst tranquil forested surroundings, offering spiritual atmosphere & retreat setting.
✔️ Vegetarian & sattvic meals; simple guest facilities.
✔️ Charitable & service-oriented programs: free medical help, free kitchen feeding daily guests & residents, support for local needy, publishing spiritual literature, youth/spiritual camps.
✔️ Guest accommodation; modest rooms; visitors welcome after obtaining permission for stays longer than short periods.

Contact

Address
Badrinath Rd, near Ram Jhula, P.O, Shivanandanagar, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

Location

Badrinath Rd, near Ram Jhula, P.O, Shivanandanagar, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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