The ashram in Kankhal, India
This small ashram is found near the ancient pilgrimage town of Haridwar at the foothills of the Himalayas, in Sannyas Road, Kankhal, a street beside the Ganges River, filled with old ashrams.
A four hour train-ride north of New Delhi and a short drive from the train station takes us to a place where the Vedic way of life - the sacred knowledge, language, music, rituals and practices of the Sanatan Dharma (the Universal Law or Way, commonly known as Hinduism) - continues today, under the guidance of the Mahamandaleshwars, Acharyas and holy men of the Indian tradition.
Around 40 people can be accommodated in the ashram's rooms which, with its temple, other rooms and dining facilities, provides an ideal monastic setting for spiritual practice with Sanskrit chanting, meditation and sacred rituals in its temple all under the guidance of the living Guru.
Telephone and e-mail services are available nearby. Transport can be arranged to and from New Delhi.
For information, contact:
Shanti
Mandir
Sannyas Marg
Kankhal, Uttaranchal 249 408
INDIA
Tel: +91 (1334) 240757
Fax: +91 (1334) 240501
Email: smandir_ind@vsnl.com