We have been to all 63 U.S. National Parks, and individual posts for each park are being created gradually
National Parks in USA
Sri Ramana Asramam
Sri Ramanasramam is a spiritual center where Ramana Maharshi lived for 55 years until his death in 1950. It is located at the base of the sacred mountain Arunachala, which has been highly revered as a source of great spiritual power since ancient times Location: Tiruvannamali, Tamilnadu, India. About 160 Km from Chennai. Accommodation: Visitors wishing to stay at… Continue reading
Prasanthi Nilayam
Prasanthi Nilayam means ‘the abode of highest peace’. It is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, located near the village of Puttaparthi. Sri Sathya Sai Baba spent most of the year in Prasanthi Nilayam, and hence, this township is the destination for thousands of spiritual aspirants from all over the world to behold… Continue reading
AOL International Center
The Art of Living (AOL) organization, founded by world-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and ambassador of peace and human values, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has its international headquarters nestled in Bangalore, India. This sprawling 250-acre campus offers a unique experience of tranquility and spiritual rejuvenation. The ashram is open to all visitors, and entry is… Continue reading
Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham Ashram
Kainchi Dham Ashram is a sacred site established by Neem Karoli Baba, who is lovingly known to his followers as ‘Maharaj-ji’. This ashram is revered by many, including notable figures like Julia Roberts, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg. A Temple, Not Just an Ashram While referred to as an ashram, this location is viewed by devotees more… Continue reading
Babaji Cave and YSS Ashram
For spiritual seekers and those inspired by timeless yogic traditions, a visit to Babaji Cave in Uttarakhand, India, offers a profoundly blissful experience. This sacred site is linked to Mahavatar Babaji, an ancient yogi from the Himalayas, believed to possess an eternal body. His story was popularized globally by Paramahamsa Yogananda in his renowned autobiography,… Continue reading
Sivananda Ashram
Sivananda Ashram is the head quarters of Divine Life Society which was founded by Swami Sivananda Saraswati in 1936. The Institution is basically a monastic set-up where about 200 spiritual aspirants are engaged in Sadhana for their personal spiritual progress and selfless service for the welfare of the humanity. Location: The Ashram is situated in… Continue reading
Exploring the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore
Nestled near Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, the Isha Yoga Center stands as the global headquarters of the Isha Yoga Foundation. Founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, a renowned yogi and visionary, this organization is dedicated to fostering the inner transformation of individuals. Our recent visit offered a profound glimpse into this unique spiritual haven. Getting There and First Impressions: Located approximately 30 kilometers… Continue reading
Amboseli National Park
We visited Amboseli National Park in Kenya in Oct 2023.
Amboseli NP is at Tanzania Kenya border and is about 4 hours drive from Nairobi.
The national park is situated at the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain itself is Tanzania though the National park is in Kenya.
We stayed within the park at Amboseli Serena Lodge. The accommodation was decent with wifi in the room and the restaurant provided wide spread of Indian vegetarian food.
Staying inside the park offered opportunity to go for multiple game drives. We had seen groups of elephants, a lion with a couple of lioness and cubs and also a dazzle of Zebras.
A close encounter with a Cheetah was the highlight of our game drive.
Swami Dayananda Ashram
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.
