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
Hoisting the Flag to Celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day in Rajaji National Park
As this year’s highly-successful Kanvad Yatra draws to a close in the last week of Shravan, and on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, acharyas, sevaks and
Hydro Empowerment Network Chief and Padma Bhushan Award Recipient Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi Visits Parmarth
Hydro Empowerment Network chief and Padma Bhushan Award recipient, Dr. Anil Prakash Joshiji, paid a visit to Parmarth Niketan today to begin discussions on the outline of this year’s Himalaya
Students from the Netherlands Visit Parmarth
A delegation of twenty students and faculty members from LVO Foundation School in Maastricht, Netherlands visited Parmarth Niketan recently, enjoying a morning Yoga class and the sacred Ganga Aarti, as
Blessings & Messages
Shravan Shivratri Blessings
On this Shravan Shivratri, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji reminds us that “Lord Shiva is wonderful, indestructible and omnipresent. Shiva leads human beings from darkness to light
Guru Purnima Blessings
On this beautiful day of Guru Purnima, our divine Guruji, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, offers a wondrous message and blessing, explaining the Guru relationship and detailing the sacred
Amavasya Tithi Blessings
On this Amavasya Tithi, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares that Indian culture is a culture of ‘offering, tarpan and surrender’. Our sages and ancestors have an important contribution
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