We felt so blessed to be welcomed for satsang inside the small cave house of a pure and gentle soul, Swami Swaswarupananda. Swami Swaswarupananda originally studied in Belur Math in […]

The beauty of Uttarkashi’s natural environment provides a harmonious and supportive setting for the spiritual way of life which persists since ancient times. There is an abundance of wildlife, the […]

About seven kilometers up the river from Uttarkashi is the Shivananda Ashram led by Swami Premananda. Swami Satyananda and a few devotees dropped by for a joyful visit. The Shivananda […]

Swamiji led a few devotees on a journey from Rishikesh to higher (and cooler) ground, the ancient city of Uttarkashi. The name Uttarkashi contains a reference to Benares, also once […]

As Rishikesh sweltered under rising temperatures, the wild elephants from the Rajaji National Park headed to the river to drink and cool off. The National Park provides habitat for a […]

The full moon shone brightly on Buddha Purnima, a beautiful sight as it rose above the hills over the Ganga in Rishikesh. Buddha Purnima marks the date of Gautama Buddha’s […]

Rishikesh is home to many sadhus who perform a variety of austerities. Here a sadhu on the bank of the river performs the five fires austerity under the heat of […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji have returned to Rishikesh, an ancient city near the source of the Ganga. Long ago, Swami Satyananda spent several years in secluded worship in this location, […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji stayed in Dharamshala for a few days. The early morning view of the high mountain range is incredible. Later in the day the mountains often become […]

Half way from Palampur to Dharamshala, Shree Maa and Swamiji went to the Chamunda Temple for a morning recitation of the Chandi. Many devotees visiting the temple sang devotional songs […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji’s first stop in Himachal Pradesh was Palampur, located in a steep mountainous area with the snow capped Dhauladhar mountain range towering above. Like the Southern Nilagiri […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji took a morning walk through Delhi’s Rose Garden park. Even in a huge metropolis like Delhi, yoga and meditation play an important role in people’s lives. […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji were warmly received in Bangalore where they stopped for a visit and rest along the way. Mantras were ceremoniously recited while their feet were washed and […]

Shree Maa and Swamiji were invited to visit Shiva Sailam, a large temple near Mysore in the state of Karnataka, located amidst lush green fields and surrounded on all four […]