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Shantikunj Aashram

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Historical & Heritage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : None
  • Distance from near by city 14.4 KMs from Haridwar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The All World Gayatri Parivar (AWGP) has its headquarters at Shantikunj, a renowned ashram near Haridwar. The Shantikunj Aashram has given many individuals assistance, education, enlightenment, and life lessons. Many people have found their inner peace and happiness in the Ashram. It aspires to revive Rishi traditions by serving as a prime location where the general public receives training based on divine spiritual concepts.

It is today famous as the centre of moral and spiritual renewal. Numerous millions of people now visit Shantikunj's Gayatri Pariwar, which also attracts notable visitors like the Dalai Lama and Murari Bapr. 

The Ashram offers spiritual sessions on moral enlightenment, counselling, and training. Additionally, Shantikunj's campus houses the residential university Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya and the research institute Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthan. Additionally, it offers those in need free Ayurvedic treatment. While exploring places to visit in Haridwar, the Shantikunj ashram is a must-go home. 

History of Shantikunj Aashram

Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya founded Shantikunj in 1971 on a small plot of land. It gradually took up a sizable portion of Gayatri Nagar. Pt. Shriram was the one to organize several training camps. A satellite campus known as Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthan was founded in 1979. Gayatrikunj, a new campus, was added in 1988. Famous scholars like the Dalai Lama and Abdul Kalam have also visited the Ashram.

The primary objective and stated goal is the growth of divinity in humanity. The Ashram showcases an exhibition of our beautiful culture. Tourists can find temples of early Rishis such as Yagna Shala, Akhand Deep, and Devatma Himalaya temple. Apart from exploring the Ashram, you can also take part in the daily routine of the Ashram. Additionally, numerous training camps are there to promote moral and spiritual ideals. It is a perfect location for the Haridwar tour package to find inner peace.

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