
lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga
An Abode Dedicated to the Welfare of All
Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual haven,
in the lap of the lush Himalayas.

H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji
President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan,
Pujya Swamiji's motto in life is
"In the Service of God and humanity.”

Life As Prayer
Every day, Parmarth hosts numerous spiritual activities,
including prayers, sanskara ceremonies, daily yoga classes,
and the world-renowned evening Ganga Aarti.

Divine Projects
True to its name, Parmarth Niketan is dedicated to the welfare of all.
Parmarth Niketan’s charitable activities and services make no distinctions
on the basis of caste, color, gender, creed or nationality.

Yoga
Parmarth hosts numerous yoga and meditation courses
throughout the year, including the
world famous annual International Yoga Festival.

An Abode Dedicated to the Welfare of All
Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual haven,
lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga
in the lap of the lush Himalayas.

H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji
President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan,
Pujya Swamiji's motto in life is
"in the Service of God and humanity."

Life As Prayer
Every day, Parmarth hosts numerous spiritual activities,
including prayers, sanskara ceremonies, daily yoga classes,
and the world-renowned evening Ganga Aarti.

Divine Projects
Parmarth Niketan is dedicated to the welfare of all.
Its charitable activities and services make no distinctions
on the basis of caste, color, gender, creed or nationality.

Yoga
Parmarth hosts numerous yoga and meditation courses
throughout the year, including the
world famous annual International Yoga Festival.
Parmarth Niketan literally means “An Abode Dedicated to the Welfare of All.”
Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, providing its thousands of pilgrims who come from all corners of the Earth with a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens. Parmarth Niketan is located in Swargashram, just on the banks of the sacred Ganges River.
Parmarth Niketan is open to all, with no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste or creed.
Divine Programs at Parmarth Niketan
True to its name, Parmarth runs a wide variety of charitable and divine projects and programs.
Parmarth Niketan is dedicated to cultivating an awareness of environmental sanctity as well as restoring Mother Earth’s natural balance. The ashram organizes: • Mass sankalps (pledges) to protect the environment…
We offer yoga programs from Beginner to Teacher Training Courses throughout the year. Please see the schedule and course descriptions by following the link below. Yoga at Parmarth Niketan Ashram…
In India today there are thousands and thousands of impoverished children in the villages and cities. Some are orphaned. Some are partially orphaned. Some have parents who are simply not…
Recent News
The latest updates of events, projects, guests and more at Parmarth Niketan

G-20 Meeting in Rishikesh Begins with Parmarth’s Ganga Aarti & Pledge to Work Together
Parmarth Niketan, one of the largest ashrams in Rishikesh and one of the largest spiritual institutions in India hosted the esteemed delegates of the G-20 meeting of the Anti-Corruption Working

Social Empowerment Camp for Persons with Disabilities Held at Parmarth
The Social Empowerment Camp at Parmarth Niketan, organised under the joint aegis of the Government of India, Swavalamban, ALIMCO, and the G-20 in the holy presence of Pujya Swami Chidanand

परमार्थ निकेतन में श्री राम कथा मासिक अनुष्ठान का शुभारम्भ
परमार्थ निकेतन के दिव्य प्रांगण में माँ गंगा के पावन तट पर श्री रामकथा मासिक अनुष्ठान का शुभारम्भ स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी और साध्वी भगवती सरस्वती जी के पावन सान्निध्य
Blessings & Messages

International Day for Biodiversity
परमार्थ निकेतन के अध्यक्ष स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी ने आज जैव विविधता हेतु अन्तर्राट्रीय दिवस के अवसर पर पर्यावरण और प्रकृति को समर्पित मासिक श्री राम कथा के दिव्य मंच

Narad Jayanti Blessings
Pujya Swami ji Maharaj’s message on the occasion of Narada Jayanti emphasises the importance of leading a virtuous and righteous life, and the significance of Narad Ji as a divine

Buddha Jayanti Blessings
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा के पावन अवसर पर पूज्य स्वामीजी ने वैश्विक परिवार को संदेश देते हुए कहा कि व्यक्ति का चित्त जब शांत और स्थिर होता है “बुद्ध बने या ना
Featured Articles
“Parmarth Niketan, A Gurukul Takes Sanskrit Curriculum On Hygiene Into Its Teachings”, NDTV
Upcoming Yoga Courses & Events
“Parmarth Niketan is a wonderful place of Eternity and Spirituality located in the lap of the mighty Himalaya and banks of Ma Ganga. It is like a heaven on Earth. Parmarth Niketan, a huge ashram, is the manifestation of hard work, sacrifice, contribution of saints/sages and charities from devotees having strong faith in maintaining, promoting and nurturing Vedic Hindu/Sanatan Dharma culture and Indian heritage.”
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
“Parmarth is a great place which calms one’s mind and gives inner peace to people.”
Delhi
“Marvellous. Joining Ganga Aarti was so peaceful and unforgettable. We consider ourselves fortunate to witness Ganga Aarti.”
Trivandrum, Kerala
“Just amazing!!! Mother Ganga gives peace for the whole of mankind.”
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
“I visited Parmarth Niketan in Feb 2014 for a Yoga Course of 15 days and ended up staying here for 2months…The front office staff is friendly and helpful…This Ashram is known for its Ganga Arti in the evening, trust me it’s the best I have ever come across. I rarely missed the arti during my stay there…This experience is divine…”
Mumbai, India
“I was amazed with the evening aarti which is conducted here with great devotion and energy. An amazing evening ambience that leaves you completely stunned and mesmerized. The Ganges river looks beautiful in the backdrop of flames of devotional fire. An amazing experience.”
New Delhi, India
“Parmarth is a great place to stay, nice and peaceful atmosphere, ‘paradise in the land and crazy outside world’.”
Utrecht, Netherlands
“It felt and still feels like being home. Very friendly, nice, kind & warm people around this ashram. A good vibration of being in an ashram.”
Essen, Germany
“I had a very peaceful and pleasant time at the ashram. It is a wonderful and warm place.”
Jerusalem, Israel
“The vibes are excellent. This is our second visit and we intend to come here more often, to take blessings from Ganga Ma and to be a part of the Aarti at the Ganga Ghat.”
Nasik, Maharasthra, India
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