Sivananda Ashram

Sivananda Ashram, formally the Divine Life Society, was founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda Saraswati on the banks of the Ganges near Ram Jhula. It stands as one of India's most influential yoga and Vedanta institutions, having shaped the global spread of yoga philosophy through its publications, teachers, and training Programmes. The ashram campus includes a hospital, publishing house, and multiple temples open to visitors. Daily satsang, kirtan, and meditation sessions welcome sincere seekers, making it a substantive spiritual destination beyond its historical significance.