Shanti Kunj Haridwar

Shanti Kunj Gayatri Parivar is the head quarters of the All World Gayatri Parivar (AWGP), a spiritual & social organisation. Shanti Kunj, a Gayatri Parivar ashram in Haridwar, was was established in 1971 by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya. He established it on a small piece of land but as the ideological and social work spread, the ashram expanded on a very vast area called now-days as Gayatri Nagar. The main reason of the popularity of the ashram is the emergence of the centre of global movement of Yug Nirman Yojana. The Yug Nirman Yojana is a movement of Reconstruction of the Era. It was established for moral & spiritual regeneration of rich, inspiring and highly relevant Indian heritage. It is one of the popular places of attractions for the tourists in Haridwar. The seekers of the spiritual guidance and peaceful vibes come to this ashram. The ashram happens to be host of several periodical camps, teaching spiritualism and fostering practices to facilitate spiritual learning.

The prime objective of Shanti Kunj is headed towards ethical, cultural, moral, and spiritual awakening and national integration. The first and foremost goal of the ashram is developing divinity in mankind. Shanti Kunj is a unique place that stands true to its name. It is a spiritual centre and remains open to all caste and creed, seeking tranquillity. National peace, amity, love, prosperity, brotherhood, goodwill, and respect of all religions are the pledged ethos that instils constant vitality. The extinction of jealously, hatred, possessiveness, negativity, ignorance etc are attempted here to be removed from the lives of people. Filling the hearts of people with brotherhood, love, and everything good is aimed at. The ‘Sanskars’, Gayatri Mantra, and Yajna are the three things that are popularized here. It is believed that adopting these things in life inspires one for the divine deeds and invokes the celestial thoughts. The ashram is a holy site for the followers and oozes out divinity.

Several training camps round the year are organized for development of youth and inspiring them to be committed for national integration. Find details of the camps as under......

One month training of Parivrajaak and Yug Shilpi is held. It is basically the art of serving and leading training camps.
The nine days training of Sanjeevani Vidya is held. This is the art of living and the art of relating training camps.
The three months training of proficiency in ‘Sangeet’ is given. This is music training.

Shanti Kunj functions under Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust. Presently the trust is headed by Shaibala Pandya, daughter of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya. Shanti Kunj is an ashram that has been visited by many leaders, scholars, and saints. Dignitaries like Swami Ramdev, Dalai Lama, Mahatma Anand Swami of Arya Samaj, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (former Vice President of India), Sundarlal Bahuguna, Muari Bapu, Harish Rawat, Abdul Kalam, Narendra Modi, Pranab Mukherjee, etc have visited Shanti Kunj. Sri Ram Puram is a new extension of Shanti Kunj which has new buildings for residence, hospitals, canteen, workshop, and hall. ‘Dev Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya’ and ‘Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthan’ are other establishments of the place.

Shanti Kunj is located 6 kms from Haridwar Railway station towards Rishikesh Dehradun Highway (NH 58). It is 15 km from Har Ki Pauri. It is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga and amidst Shivalik ranges of Himalayas. One hour is enough to explore the ashram. One must visit Shanti Kunj ashram when in Haridwar to seek some peaceful vibes and learn some lessons of life. It is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga and amidst Shivalik ranges of Himalayas. One hour is enough to explore the ashram. One must visit Shanti Kunj ashram when in Haridwar to seek some peaceful vibes and learn some lessons of life. s

Haridwar Tour Packages »