Gita Bhawan Ashram

We do not handle bookings for Gita Bhawan Ashram. Please do not contact us for reservations at Gita Bhawan. For bookings, use these contact numbers +91-135-2430122, +91-135-2432792
About Gita Bhawan Ashram
Location:
  • Situated in the Swargashram area of Rishikesh, Gita Bhawan is one of the largest and most renowned ashrams in the city, closely associated with Gita Press, a leading publisher of Hindu religious texts.

Facilities:
  • Accommodation: Offers approximately 1000 rooms for devotees, free of charge. These rooms are basic, featuring just a bed, with shared bathrooms.
  • Food: Provides simple, low-cost meals.
  • Spiritual Activities: Regular discourses (Satsang) are held, with special programs during the summer months of April, May, and June.

Amenities:
  • Laxmi Narayan Temple: A temple within the ashram showcasing the story of Lord Krishna through pictorial representations and teachings from the Bhagavad Gita on its walls.
  • Book Shop: Sells Gita Press publications, including the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavat, and various Upanishads in numerous languages like English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and several regional Indian languages.
  • Other Services: Includes a cloth store and an Ayurvedic medicine shop.
  • Satsang Area: A large space dedicated to spiritual gatherings and meditation.

Spiritual Significance:
  • The Bhagavad Gita, central to the ashram’s ethos, is a key holy text in Hinduism, known as the “Song of God.” It was imparted by Lord Krishna to Arjuna during the Mahabharata war, where Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, guides Arjuna through moral and spiritual dilemmas.

Visiting Gita Bhawan:
  • Devotees visit for the serene environment along the Ganges, to participate in Satsang, and for meditation. The ashram’s proximity to the river adds to its spiritual allure.

Contact and Address:
  • Contact: +91-135-2430122, +91-135-2432792
  • Address: Gita Bhawan, Gangapar, P.O. – Swargashram, Rishikesh (249304), Uttarakhand, India.

Please contact Gita Bhawan directly for room bookings and further inquiries.
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