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An evening procession of monks and devotees in saffron along a red carpet, past a temple pavilion strung with coloured lights

Slide 1 of 8: Welcome

Our mission in motion

Seva in motion

Education, healthcare, companionship and elder care — the ashram's daily work.

A word from the Master

The Divine Message

Awaken to the light within. Serve without expectation, love without condition, and let simplicity be your discipline. The path to the divine is walked one selfless act at a time.

— Swami Debananda Maharaj

Swami Debananda Maharaj seated at a recent darshan, wearing a saffron turban and a lotus garland
Gurudev — latest darshan

Who we are

Organization Overview

Swami Debananda Ashram and Mission are non‑political, non‑sectarian spiritual institutions that have long been engaged in diverse humanitarian and social service activities. Inspired by the ideals of renunciation and service, the monks and lay devotees of the Ashram and Mission dedicate themselves to serving countless men, women, and children irrespective of their caste, creed and community, seeing in every creature the presence of God. The organizations quietly work to foster the spiritual evolvement of humanity, guided by the philosophy of Sadguru Swami Debananda Maharaj and the path shown by Him.

Core Values

  1. Renunciation
  2. Love
  3. Respect
  4. Joy

Key Milestones

Timeline of the organizational history of Swami Debananda Ashram:

  1. 1989

    Establishment of the first Ashram at Paba, Hooghly

    Beginning of Swamiji’s organized spiritual mission

  2. 1998

    Formation of Swami Debananda Ashram Trust

  3. 2015

    Amendment of Trust deed changing the title Swami Debananda Ashram Trust to Swami Debananda Ashram.

  4. Present Day

    Swami Debananda Ashram has expanded to 13 branches in India

    It also has 9 Swami Debananda Dibya Sanga Kendras across different districts in South Bengal

Across the map

Sakha Ashrams

Our ashrams in different places — each a home for sadhana and seva. Scroll to travel between them.

HeadquartersWest Bengal, India

Nadra (Headquarters)

Krishnapur, Purba Bardhaman

Established
1997
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Paba

Goghat, Hooghly

Established
1989
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Rambati

Raina, Purba Bardhaman

Established
1994
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Malancha (Kolkata)

Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Established
2015
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Midnapore (Dharma)

Dharma, Paschim Midnapore

Established
2013
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Lodha

Garbeta, Paschim Midnapore

Established
1997
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Narajole

Paschim Midnapore

Established
1996
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Patuli

Pila, Purba Bardhaman

Established
2001
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Gangasagar

Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas

Established
2006
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BranchWest Bengal, India

Kenjera

Dighalgram, Bankura

Established
1997
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BranchAssam, India

Assam

Bagapani, Tinsukia

Established
1996
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BranchUttar Pradesh, India

Vrindaban

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Established
2003
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BranchNew Delhi, India

Delhi

Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Established
2005
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