Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Swargashram. Established in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj, it serves as a spiritual haven offering yoga, meditation, and daily Ganga Aarti ceremonies. The ashram features extensive gardens, several hundred rooms, and facilities for spiritual practice and charitable activities.

Visitors can experience a serene spiritual environment with well-maintained gardens along the Ganges. Daily activities include morning prayers, yoga classes, meditation sessions, satsang, and the renowned sunset Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ashram's ghat. The campus includes accommodation blocks, dining halls, yoga studios, and treatment centers. Visitors should expect modest dress requirements and adherence to ashram guidelines including vegetarian food only and silence during evening hours.

Founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj (1901-1965) and registered as a trust in 1962. It has grown over decades to become the largest ashram in Rishikesh.

One of Rishikesh's most prominent spiritual centers, hosting thousands of pilgrims annually. Known for its International Yoga Festival held each March and commitment to humanitarian and charitable programs.