
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

Hon’ble Ministers Join Parmarth in Countdown to International Day of Yoga
As we Countdown to International Day of Yoga, leaders from the State of Uttarakhand gathered for a beautiful afternoon of inspiration and asana to honour and celebrate the United Nations

Inauguration of the Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Merit Scholarship Fund
To honour the legacy of upliftment and empowerment through education and training that HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji has made a hallmark of His divine and selfless service, The

Environmental dialogue hosted by India’s Panchjanya magazine
President of Parmarth Niketan, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji; Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkariji; Major Environment Activity, Shri Gopal Arya ji, Former
Blessings & Messages

Menstrual Hygiene Day || मासिक धर्म स्वच्छता दिवस
On International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pujya Swamiji & Pujya Sadhviji offers insights that highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management. Shared during Pujya Sant Murlidharji Maharaj’s sacred Shri Ram

Buddha Purnima Blessings
“Be calm and move on,” encourages HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji. “Do not react. This is the Buddha’s message. के पावन अवसर वैश्विक परिवार को संदेश: बुद्ध बने,

Happy Shankaracharya Jayanti!
“Shankaracharya Jayanti,” shares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, “is a holiday that teaches us about Oneness. Not one God, but nothing but God. Shankaracharya so beautifully said, ‘He
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“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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