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 ...
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Photo Blog: YSS/SRF President Swami Chidanandaji’s India Tour — 2025
Swami Chidanandaji is touring four major cities in India (Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Noida) and Kathmandu in Nepal where special one-day programmes are being organized. View images....
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Paramahansa Yogananda on the Shining Light of Service to Others
All around the globe, in situations seen and unseen by the public at large, people courageously serve others daily with selflessness and humility, providing hope where it is most needed. Paramahansa...
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Weekly Inspirational Satsanga: Bringing God Into Our Daily Life — By Swami Kartikananda Giri
How can we bring God closer, so that lasting peace and joy become part of our everyday reality? Paramahansa Yogananda explained that God is “ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new Bliss.” And in...
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Sadhana Sangams 2025
The registration process for YSS and SRF devotees for the Sangams from March till July 2025 is now open. However, for Sangams from October-December 2025, registration will open in late June....
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May 10: Avirbhav Divas of Swami Sri Yukteswarji
On May 10, 2024, YSS Dakshineswar Ashram will conduct a commemorative meditation, on the occasion of the Avirbhav Anniversary of our paramguru, Swami Sri Yukteswarji....
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July 25: Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas
The meeting of Mahavatar Babaji with Gurudeva Sri Sri Paramahansa Yoganandaji has been commemorated as Babaji Smriti Divas by devotees on the YSS path....
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