Sri Badrika Ashram @ Himalayan Foothills
Your Gateway to Vaikuntha
The Divine
Sri Hari Bhagwan
The consecrated idol of Śrī Hari is ceremoniously worshipped with Abhishekam — a holy bathing ritual accompanied by the transcendent chanting of the Vishnu Sahasranama or Lalita Sahasranama. On auspicious days, seekers gather to invoke and revere the awakened Divine Energies within.
Immersion at ashram
Upcoming events
Autumn at the ashram
Divine Autumn
A Journey into Grace and Stillness
7 October — 25 October
Available for bookingEvent series 6 events
The Glorious Presence
Discourses with Swamiji, November to April
- 1 Nov
- 19 Nov
- 1 Dec
- 15 Dec
- 28 Dec
- 1 Apr
1 November 2026 — 11 April 2027Next: Event 1, 1 — 10 NovemberA retreat for young minds
The Children of Tomorrow
A three-day journey to nurture young minds
13 November — 15 NovemberAll bookings are currently full
The Ashram
A sanctuary for stillness, service and sadhana
Tucked into the quiet folds of the Shivalik hills, Sri Badrika Ashram is a sacred space to pause, turn inward and experience the living traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Here, devotion is woven into the everyday rhythm of prayer, silence, study and seva.
Explore Ashram
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Shri Hari Mandir
A sacred space for meditation and reflection.
The temple hosts daily pujas and aarti ceremonies, which are open to all seekers. The serene atmosphere, combined with the majestic presence of the deity, creates an environment where one can transcend the mundane and experience profound peace.
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Yagashala
The home of the sacred fire.
Havans and yagyas are performed here on auspicious days, offering ghee, grains and prayers into the consecrated fire. Seekers may sit in quiet witness as Vedic mantras fill the air.
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Vatika gardens
Gardens that invite you to slow down.
Winding paths lead past flowering beds, prayer flags and small stupas beneath the trees. The vatika is a place for mindful walks, quiet japa and simply sitting with nature.
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Meditation hall
A quiet hall for sitting in stillness.
Guided and silent meditation sessions are held through the day. Cushions and shawls are provided, and the hall stays open for personal practice in the early mornings and evenings.
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Library & reading veranda
A gentle sanctuary of Divine wisdom.
Shelves of rare scriptures and timeless writings on spirituality, meditation and wellness, some offered by Swamiji from his own collection. Read inside in silence, or out on the veranda with the hills in view.