About YSS Dwarahat Ashram
The Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram at Dwarahat was inaugurated in 1983. Nestled in the Himalayas near Ranikhet Cantonment, Dwarahat is a small town in the scenic state of Uttarakhand in north India. It has an average altitude of 1,500 m (5,000 ft.). The mountains surrounding Dwarahat are hallowed with memories of Mahavatar Babaji, the first in the line of YSS Gurus, who revived the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga in 1861 and made it available to the world through his exalted disciple Lahiri Mahasaya. The spiritual significance of this great event is vividly depicted by Paramahansa Yogananda in ...
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Paramahansa Yogananda on the Wish to Give Us “A Glimpse of God”
Paramahansaji’s life was dedicated to helping seekers gain realization of the infinite resources of peace, love, and joy that exist within every human being and that are so abundantly expressed in...
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Photo Blog: YSS/SRF President Swami Chidanandaji’s India Tour — 2025
Swami Chidanandaji is touring four major cities in India (Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Noida) and Kathmandu in Nepal where special one-day programmes are being organized. View images....
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Weekly Inspirational Satsanga: Living in the Love of God — By Sri Sri Daya Mata
In this deeply encouraging talk, Sri Sri Daya Mata shares many beautiful insights from her personal experience as one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s closest disciples. The God-love and tangible divine...
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Paramahansa Yogananda on the Shining Light of Service to Others
All around the globe, in situations seen and unseen by the public at large, people courageously serve others daily with selflessness and humility, providing hope where it is most needed. Paramahansa...
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May 10: Avirbhav Divas of Swami Sri Yukteswarji
YSS Dwarahat Ashram will conduct a commemorative meditation on the occasion of the Avirbhav Anniversary of our paramguru, Swami Sri Yukteswarji, on May 10, 2025....
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Long Meditations at YSS Dwarahat Ashram — 2025
“The more sweetening you put in water, the sweeter it becomes. Likewise, the longer you meditate intensely, the greater will be your spiritual advancement.” — Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda...
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Conducted Retreat: April 4 – 6, 2025 (Classes in Hindi)
During retreat weekends, retreatants are expected to stay in silence and take part in morning-evening group meditations, review and practice of the YSS meditation techniques, and classes on various...
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