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Geeta Bhawan Ashram, Rishikesh

This is one of the mainly ancient shrine complexes in Rishikesh. The walls of the shrine bear the writings from the well known epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. There is a meditation hall in the complex where the devotees assemble to say their prayers. The Ayurvedic department over here is prepares medicines using the herbs from Himalayas and water from River Ganga.

Gita Bhawan Ashram is situated in Swargashram region of Rishikesh. Gita Bhawan is one of the biggest and famous ashrams in Rishikesh. Gita Bhawan Ashram is a piece of Gita Press. Gita Press is outstanding distribution house for Hindu Religious Books. Books, for example, Gita, Ramayan, Srimad Bhagvat and All Upnishads are sold by Gita Press is more than some other press. They print books in numerous dialects, for example, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Gujarati, Bangla, Marathi, Oriya, Kannad, Telugu and numerous other local dialects in India.

Gita Bhawan Ashram is found near the River Ganga (Just a little street amongst ashram and the River). Gita Bhawan Ashram has roughly 1000 rooms to remain for aficionados. Rooms are accessible complimentary for aficionados. Straightforward nourishment is accessible requiring little to no effort. Talks are sorted out frequently at Gita Bhawan Ashram. Amid the mid year (April-May-June) Satsang programs are frequently composed for substantial number of individuals.

Gita Bhawan Ashram Rishikesh likewise comprise Laxmi Narayan Temple, Book Shop (All books which are printed by Gita Press), Cloth Store, Ayurvedic Medicine Shop and substantial space for Satsang (talks). Fans for the most part come here to visit the heavenly Ganges, for the Satsang (talks) and contemplation.

The Laxmi Narayan Temple is intriguing sanctuary to visit in Gita Bhawan Ashram Rishikesh. Laxmi Narayan Temple comprise the narrative of Lord Krishna in pictures. There additionally lessons from Bhagvad Gita is composed on the dividers of Ashram. Bhagwad Gita is a standout amongst the most vital sacred books of Hindu Religion. Bhagvad Gita implies tune of God. As per the Mahabharat book the Bhagvad Gita was advised by Lord Krishna to King Arjun in the skirmish of Kurukshetra. Ruler Krishna was eighth manifestations of Lord Vishnu which embodied to execute the fallen angel Kans. Ruler Vishnu is maintainer and preserver in Hindu folklore. Bhagvad Gita is regarded by numerous Hindus as a most imperative blessed book of Hinduism.

Entrance to Geeta Bhawan Ashram from Jonk Street.
Starting from the eastern end of the Lakshman Jhula bridge, via Laxman Jhula Road and Jonk Road is a distance of 1.7 km (1 mi), 23 min walk.


Benches to rest from the mile-long walk.
Just after the entrance, on the left side, there are benches to rest from the mile-long walk.


Aum Gurudev Samadhi Shrine (Gita Mandir).
Inside are the sacred idol consecrated of Swami Vedvyasand Ji Saraswati and his successor Swami Shantanand Ji Maharaj.


Mandala in three dimensions displayed inside the shrine.

Hanuman (left), Revanta (center) and Durga (right).
Revanta or Raivata (lit. "brilliant") is a minor Hindu deity. According to the Rig-Veda, Revanta is the youngest son of the sun-god Surya, and his wife Saranyu.

  • Revanta is chief of the Guhyakas, semi-divine and demonic class entities – like the Yakshas – who are believed to live as forest dwellers in the Himalayas.
  • Images and sculptures of Revanta often show him as a huntsman on a horse, with a bow and arrow.

Ayurvedic department.
Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.

  • Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennia.
  • Therapies include herbal medicines, special diets, meditation, yoga, massage, laxatives, enemas, and medical oils.
  • Ayurvedic preparations are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals, and metal substances (perhaps under the influence of early Indian alchemy or rasashastra).
  • See more at Ayurveda - Wikipedia.

Hanuman Shrine.
Hanuman is a Hindu god and a divine vanara companion of the god Rama. Hanuman is one of the central characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana.

  • Hanuman symbolises the human excellences of inner self-control, faith, and service to a cause, hidden behind the first impressions of a being who looks like a Vanara.
  • Hanuman is considered to be a bachelor and an exemplary celibate.
  • See more at Hanuman - Wikipedia.

Poster describing the daily activities at Geeta Bhawan Ashram.

Leaving Geeta Bhawan Ashram.

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Location: Swargashram, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India