Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas

Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas is in a highly holy area next to the banks of the sacred Ganga river. It is also close to Rishikesh, an old pilgrimage site, Sivanandanagar, a nearby town, and the well-known Lakshman Jhula. It has to have a place in your RISHIKESH TOUR PACKAGE.

Through its registered Trusts and Societies—Swami Omkarananda Dharma Samsthan, Swami Omkarananda Saraswati Charitable Trust, Omkarananda Educational Society, Omkarananda Saraswati Natya Kala Academy, and other educational, spiritual, and cultural institutions—Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas carries out its various activities.

For those seeking spiritual comfort and those who are yoga nomads, Ashram is the ideal location. The most often taught yoga style here is Iyengar. The 14 Omkarananda Ashrams scattered around Uttarakhand are all built like temples, with regular ceremonies including pujas, havana, and abhishek.

Saints and priests from numerous great temples frequently visit the holy Ashram during festivals like Shivaratri, Deepavali, Krishna Janmashtami, and Navaratri. Here, those who value peace can decompress by visiting some meditation centers. In addition, the Ashram has a Goshala and sizable orchards where followers can frequently engage in gardening and farming. 

Activities at the Ashram
•    Also available here are Bhagavad Gita lectures.
•    Its own Ghat is where the daily aarti happens.
•    In the Ashram, famous Iyengar yoga instructor Usha Devi leads an evening class. 

History of Omkarananda Ashram

In 1967, H.D. Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati, a renowned philosopher, writer, saint, and mystic elder, established the Ashram. Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, the president of the Omkarananda Educational Society, Swami Omkarananda Dharma Samsthan, and the Swami Omkarananda Saraswati Charitable Trust, is currently in charge of the Ashram.

The Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas is also the location of numerous yoga camps that teach Patanjali, a classical knowledge system. The Ashram is a religious institution that manages several social and educational initiatives. As far as PLACES TO VISIT IN RISHIKESH go, this is one of the most well-liked ashrams.