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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Thursday
05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

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YSS Wall Calendar 2024

The 2024 YSS Wall calendar from Yogoda Satsanga Society of India is now available for purchase. This calendar has a picture depicting the Divine Mother as Prakriti, Cosmic Mother Nature and Her...
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Online Inspirational Satsanga: “The Deeper Teachings of Jesus Christ” by Swami Saralananda Giri

SRF sannyasi Swami Saralananda Giri shares insights from Paramahansa Yogananda on the universal teachings of Jesus. By applying the methods taught by great souls, we can learn how to live a happy and...
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Practising Gratitude and Thanksgiving

"The All-Sufficient One does not need our thanks, however heartfelt, but when we are grateful to Him our attention is concentrated, for our highest benefit, upon the Great Source of all supply." ...
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VIDEO: “Creating a Sacred Inner Environment of Peace” — Guided Affirmation With Swami Chidananda Giri

Paramahansa Yogananda said, “Practising affirmations is an excellent meditation exercise. An affirmation is the statement of a truth that you wish to realize and manifest in your life.”...
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“The Coal Basket” — A Retelling of a Traditional Story From India

After teaching his students from the Bhagavad Gita, the sage watched them perform their morning chores. ...
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Registration Open for YSS Sadhana Sangams 2024

We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Sadhana Sangam events to be organized by YSS in 2024. These Sadhana Sangams will be held simultaneously at all or some of these...
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December 2023: 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...
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Dec. 31 - Jan. 1: New Year's Eve Programme at Dakshineswar Ashram

“Enter the portals of the New Year with new hope. Remember you are a child of God. It lies with you as to what you are going to be.” — Paramahansa Yogananda...
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January 2024: Janmotsav at Dakshineswar Ashram

Janmotsav or the Avirbhav Divas of Gurudeva Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda would be celebrated with several meditation programmes scheduled at various places in and around Kolkata (West Bengal) during...
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March 7 and 9: Mahasamadhis of Gurudeva and Swami Sri Yukteswarji

“With such sweet love and compassion, his eyes like soft pools of divine bliss, he answered: 'When I am gone, only love can take my place. Be so drunk with the love of God, that you will know...
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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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21 U. N. Mukherjee Road
Dakshineswar 700 076
Dist. Kolkata, West Bengal How to reach?
+918420873743, +919073581656

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