Swargashram was established in 1906 by well known Mamraj Rambhagat’s master Shri Rambhagat ji. The ashram was established by Swami Atma Prakash Ji who was a follower of Baba Kali Kamli Wale. Their aim was to set up an Ashram for religious Hindus who are willing to seek truth by living in the path of prayers, knowledge, detachment and simplicity. Swargashram Trust was formed in the year 1938 under the chairmanship of Shri Jugal Kishor Birla Ji. The aim of this public trust is to provide Spiritual benefit to all the Hindu religionists whether Brahmacharis, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasi or Sadhus. Presently, the trust is headed by its Chairman Syt Basant Kumar Birla Ji. To fulfil the motives, the trust carries out a lot of charitable activities. These activities have an impact not only on Saints, visitors, travellers but also on local population.
Activities of Swargashram : All the activities carried out by the ashram are based on the donations received from time to time. The donors have been associated with the ashram for a long time and contribute generously towards various activities of the Ashram.
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Swargashram provides an abode to the Saints in the premises of the ashram for pursuing the path of religious awakening through Dhyan, Bhajan and Meditation. The ashram provides all kinds of assistance to the Saints living in the ashram.
The ashram houses three Dharamshalas in its premises. These cater to the needs of the Yatris (pilgrims) and religious people. In addition, the ashram has a Dharamshala at Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand near the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The Dharamshalas are heavily patronised by the devotees and yatris. Apart from this, the ashram has also constructed a number of Ghats, water points and paths for the yatris.
The Trust manages 119 dwelling units (rooms/suites/flats) spread over 8 buildings such as Shiv Ganga, Akash Ganga, Ganga Niwas, Ganga Line flats, Main Gaddi, Ganga Niketan, Samadhi flats, Lakshmi Narayan Temple rooms etc. Most of this accommodation is river facing.
Swargashram runs a charitable Ayurvedic hospital with disbursement of medical advice and medicine to the needy. In addition, the ashram has a charitable allopathic dispensary where allopathic medicines are distributed to the needy free of cost. The Ashram has an in house Aushadhalaya (Pharmacy) along with its Nirmaan shala (Manufacturing facility) where a number of Aushadhies and Ayurvedic products are made.
Food is prepared and distributed here twice a day to saints, sadhus and the needy. The meals are prepared from donated cereals and on most days the meals are sponsored by donors.
The ashram runs two charitable schools in the premises, a Sanskrit Vidyalaya and a Bal Vidya Niketan. The students of the Sanskrit Vidyalaya are provided free boarding, lodging and meals by the Ashram. They are being groomed to become responsible citizens and future torchbearers of the Ashram and Hindu culture. Bal Vidya Niketan is a Hindi medium Secondary School which has been established for the local population.
The ashram has a Gaushala where the cows are looked after and cared for. The cows in the Gaushala are of Indian breeds. The ashram also grows their green feed material within the environs.
The ashram also has big orchards where the fruit bearing and ayurvedic plants are grown. The orchards provide green cover in addition to organic fruits and ayurvedic products for the hospital. Condiments like Turmeric and some vegetables are also grown here, which are used in Annakshetra.
Rishikesh is the Yoga capital of the world. Yogis from all over the world come over to Rishikesh to hone their skills of yoga. There are various forms of Yoga conducted in the City. The ashram also has private teachers conducting Yoga classes. Yatris benefit from these activities.
River rafting : Rishikesh provides the opportunities for River rafting. Various private companies provide the facility. Guests visiting the Ashram can avail the rafting adventure.
Bungee Jumping: There is a private facility of Bungee Jumping approximately 17 Km from the Ashram. Adrenaline jump can be taken by the thrill seekers.
Trekking and sightseeing : The area around Swargashram provides ample opportunities for sightseeing and trekking. There are numerous places where the treks can be taken.
Meditation: The ashram has the perfect surroundings for indulging into Meditation and self-reflection. People staying in the ashram are often indulging into these activities and enjoying the bliss of the company of Mother Nature.
Donations are accepted in CASH | Cheque/Draft | Online payment. The donations can be given at the office, (Main Gaddi) where receipts are issued against donations. Here accounts are kept, maintained & audited every year. The donations are exempted from Income Tax under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act.
| Sadharan Bhandara ( Dal, Rice, Roti, Vegetable) | Rs 4001/- | |
| Sadharan ann seva in evening (Dal, Roti) | Rs 2501/- | |
| Both the meals | Rs 6501/- | |
| Special Bhandaras | ||
| Halua, poori, vegetable | Rs 11,501/- | |
| Halua, roti, sabji, dal, rice | Rs 7501/- | |
| Only halua | Rs 4001/- | |
| Kheer, Poori, Chole | Rs 13,001/- | |
| Karhi, Rice, Halua, Roti | Rs 8501/- | |
| Only Kheer | Rs 7001/- |
How to Reach Swargashram
By Road :
Come to Haridwar
• Pass Haridwar
• Go 15-16 Km
• You will see the Hanumanji Temple (Baba Neem Karoli Temple) on your left
• Just past the temple is the IDPL Gate on your right. Turn right at this gate
• Keep going straight
• Ask for the Barrage Bridge. Follow the way to the bridge. There will also be signs for Swargashram. Follow these signs
• Cross the Barrage Bridge. You are now 8 km from Swargashram
• Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left
• Go straight through the mountains. First you will go up, and then go back down
• There will be a fork in the road. One road goes off to the right, for Neelkanth. Don’t take this road. Take the road that goes left and down
• Head down until there is a T junction in the market. Turn left you will reach the office of Swargashram Trust.
If one is coming by taxi (which frequently do not want to drive through the mountain/jungle route to the back of the ashram), the car can come to the Muni-ki-reti parking lot at Ram Jhula and park there. From there, you can cross over Ganga by motor boat or by foot on the foot bridge. As you cross the river you are in Swargashram. After crossing Ganga on bridge, turn right and then left and walk until you get to Swargashram office. The office is opposite the State Bank of India Branch
By Train :
There are several trains a day between Delhi and Haridwar, You can either hire a taxi to take you directly to the ashram, or you can take a taxi, bus, or rickshaw to the Muni-ki-reti parking lot in Rishikesh which is the parking lot near Ram Jhula. From there you can take a motor boat across Ganga (or walk across the bridge), and you are in Swargashram.
By Air :
Jolly grant airport is the local airport. Taxies are available for reaching Swargashram.
Post Office - Swargashram, Via Rishikesh
District - Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
PIN Code - 249304, India
Phone No - 0135 2430082 / 0135 2431862
E_mail - swargashramtrust108@gmail.com
