The Ashram was established during the 1960s by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, who is a globally renowned teacher of Vedanta and foremost scholar of Sanskrit. It is a unique center for the study of Vedanta and Sanskrit in English.

Location: The Ashram is situated on the banks of the Holy river Ganga at Rishikesh, India. The closest airport is Dehradun situated 21 Kms away.

Accommodations: The Ashram has limited accommodation and needs to be booked in advance. There is no fixed tariff for the stay & food but voluntary donations are expected. (Office timings 8 am to 12.30 pm & 3 pm to 6.30 pm)

Basics: This being a compact Ashram you may not need a tour etc. There are a few guidelines on the dress code as shown in the picture above.

Food: Vegetarian food is provided in the dining hall as per schedule shown in the above photo. There are restaurants nearby as the Ashram is located in the middle of the town.

Activities: The Ashram has a Temple, Samadhi Shrine, Book shop apart from the Auditorium. There is a fixed schedule for the Vedanta course program participants. General visitors can attend the Puja at the Temple and also can witness Ganga Aarti in the evening. There is a nice walkway to Ram Jhula from the back side gate.

Vendata Retreats/Courses: The Ashram conducts short term and long term residential programs on Vendanta and Sanskrit.