Lahiri Baba Ashram

Lahiri Baba Ashram is a well-known spiritual ashram located at Rajhat near Bandel in Hooghly district, West Bengal. Dedicated to Yogiraj Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasaya, the exponent of Kriya Yoga, the ashram is noted for its large main temple built in South Indian architectural style, serene water bodies, gardens and peaceful rural setting. It serves as a place of meditation, prayer and sightseeing for devotees and tourists.

Visitors can expect a tranquil ashram complex set amidst open fields and water bodies near Rajhat. The main attraction is the large ornate temple with South Indian style gopuram, along with smaller shrines, well-maintained gardens, ponds and walking paths. The environment is quiet and devotional, with areas for sitting, meditation and photography of the exterior architecture. The ashram is not crowded like a city temple and offers a calm, orderly visit.

The ashram is dedicated to Yogiraj Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasaya (1828-1895), a renowned yogi and reviver of Kriya Yoga. It was established by his devotees in the early 2000s as a centre for spiritual practice and to commemorate his teachings. The main temple and complex were developed as a place of worship and meditation following the traditions associated with Lahiri Mahasaya.

The ashram holds cultural and religious significance for followers of Kriya Yoga and devotees of Lahiri Mahasaya. It functions as a centre for meditation, devotional gatherings and spiritual learning, reflecting Bengali devotional traditions and pan-Indian temple architecture. Visitors observe respectful temple customs and a quiet devotional atmosphere.