About Dakshineswar Ashram
In 1917, Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda founded Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS). Yogoda Satsanga Math at Dakshineswar serves as the registered headquarters of YSS. The history of the YSS ashram at Dakshineswar dates back to 1939, when the Math was established. The property at Dakshineswar with its stately building and serene surroundings was greatly cherished by Paramahansaji. In 1951, while addressing a large audience during the Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation in America, he envisioned that Dakshineswar ashram will be visited by devotees from different parts of India and all ...
News and Recent Activities View All
Be Thou a Yogi! – Talk in Hindi by Swami Chaitanyananda Giri
In this spiritual discourse entitled “Be Thou a Yogi!” YSS sannyasi Swami Chaitanyananda Giri offers insights into Sri Krishna’s counsel as expounded by Paramahansa Yogananda, where the Lord...
Read More
Weekly Inspirational Satsanga: How to Receive God’s Answers to Your Prayers — By Swami Nakulananda Giri
In this talk with a period of meditation, SRF sannyasi Swami Nakulananda Giri conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on what we can do to tune in with God’s response to our prayers....
Read More
Effort Is Progress — by Swami Suddhananda Giri
In this talk, YSS sannyasi Swami Suddhananda Giri shares profound insights on how our sincere efforts, no matter the immediate outcome, are the true markers of progress in our spiritual journey....
Read More
Upcoming ProgrammesView All
YSS/SRF President's India Tour — 2025
Registration for various special events that will be organized during YSS/SRF President and Spiritual Head, Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri’s India Tour is now open!...
Read More
Long Meditations at YSS Dakshineswar Ashram
“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....
Read More
December 2024: Christmas at Dakshineswar Ashram
"Celebrate the coming of Christ on earth by beholding the divine Christ Consciousness, which was manifest in Jesus, born anew in the cradle of your own spiritual awakening…" — Paramahansa...
Read More
