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Divine Life Society – Sivananda Ashram
Shivanandanagar, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Key facts
- Volunteer Not confirmed
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay Not confirmed
- Cost type Free
In short: Headquarters of Swami Sivananda's Divine Life Society on the Ganga in Rishikesh. Visitors can stay and eat free of charge, but only with prior written permission. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Free; minimum stay is not confirmed.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 4 official sources: Application for accommodation (PDF) · Contact Us · About the DLS / visitors · DLS history & services
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What's unique here
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Visitors who obtain written permission in advance. Women and elderly people are expected to come with a close relative, not alone. Foreigners/OCIs must show original passport and visa.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- Accommodation and meals for permitted visitors are free of charge. The ashram warns that fraudulent websites impersonate it for room bookings – it never takes online room bookings.
- Minimum stay
- Not confirmed
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Not confirmed
- Daily schedule
- Not confirmed
- Rules
- Written permission required before arrival
- Original passport & visa (foreigners/OCI/NRI) or photo ID (Indians) at reception
- Women and elderly should visit with a close relative
- How to apply / book
- Email the filled accommodation application form (as an attachment) to [email protected] at least 15 days before arrival.
- Nearest transport
- Not confirmed
Common questions
How much does it cost to stay at Divine Life Society – Sivananda Ashram?
Accommodation and meals for permitted visitors are free of charge. The ashram warns that fraudulent websites impersonate it for room bookings – it never takes online room bookings.
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Yes. Accommodation and meals for permitted visitors are free of charge.
How do I book a room at Divine Life Society – Sivananda Ashram?
Email the filled accommodation application form (as an attachment) to [email protected] at least 15 days before arrival.
Can foreigners stay at Divine Life Society – Sivananda Ashram?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Divine Life Society – Sivananda Ashram. Original passport & visa (foreigners/OCI/NRI) or photo ID (Indians) at reception.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · Source
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Sources: www.sivanandaonline.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Not confirmed on official pages.
Things to do
- Akhanda mahamantra kirtan in the Bhajan Hall (continuous since 1943)
- Viswanath Temple
- Library and Sivananda Pillar
Sources: www.sivanandaonline.org · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Not confirmed |
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| Rail | Not confirmed |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
What visitors say
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What to pack
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
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