Mysticism, Gods, Nature and Silence

Throughout the ages, seekers of truth have found themselves in the Himalayas, where the timeless wisdom of the Vedas is preserved and nurtured by sages and seers. On the bank of the sacred MaGanga, Tapasyalayam offers the spiritual seeker an opportunity to enjoy not only the rich culture of the MaGanga valley, but also the spiritual truth behind one’s own inner longing. Here you will find Ganga Dhyana Mandir, a beautiful natural cave temple dedicated to Ganga Devi (Goddess Ganga), where worship, pujas and bhajans are conducted daily.

Every year from March to November, Tapasyalayam offers multitude of programs for spiritual reflection and contemplative practices, yoga retreats, nature walks, satsangs, pilgrimages to Gangotri, Gomukh and more.

Tapasyalayam – A Retreat Center Uttarkashi

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Ganga Dhyana Mandir

In 2012, after completion of the construction of Tapasyalayam, the Retreat Center at Uttarkashi, Lord Vasuki Devata, the deity of the Netala village was invited to bless the ashram. The Devata revealed the presence of a Goddess in the ashram, who asked for a temple in the ashram as Her abode. The temple construction work began in March 2013 only to be halted in June 2013 due to the Kedarnath natural disaster. While Goddess Ganga in her fury carried away with her houses, villages, trees rocks and boulders through torrential rains and landslides, the ashram miraculously remained untouched and protected.

In October of the same year, Lord Vasuki Naga Devata declared “Your ashram was protected in the disaster by the Goddess Herself. Complete Her temple at the earliest”. May 2014, saw the birth of the Ganga Dhyana Mandir, in which Goddess Ganga descended into the ashram’s cave temple, and She continues to abide there and bless all those who come to Her. While Ganga and Himalayas are the epitome of a spiritual abode on earth, devotees visiting Tapasyalayam find a deep spiritual connection with the sacred land. Those in sadhana and meditation at the ashram have said “Simply being here with Ma Ganga has given me the inner peace I have been searching for.” and “Tapasyalayam’s warm embrace and spirituality have deeply nurtured my soul and brought me home to Ma Ganga”.