Advaita Ashrama

India / Uttaranchal / Champawat /
 monument, monastery, historic landmark

Founded at the behest of Swami Vivekananda, in March 1899, who later visited the ashrama in January 1901. Headquarters of the official journal of Ramakrishna Order, the 'Prabuddha Bharata' since 1899.

Favorite destination for spiritual seekers for over a century, both from India and abroad. Also houses a museum and a library.

Situated 9 kms from Lohaghat and 22 kms from Champawat.
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Coordinates:   29°22'23"N   80°3'40"E

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  • 22 km from Champawat and 9 km from Lohaghat, this ashram is situated at an altitude of 1940 meters. Mayawati shot into prominence after the Advait Ashram was established here. The ashram attracts spiritualists from India and abroad. Amid and old tea Estate, is the Advait Ashram of Mayawati. During his third visit to Almora in 1898, Swami Vivekanand decided to shift the publication office of 'Prabuddh Bharat' from Madras to Mayawati, from where it is published since then. The only presence that has become a part of the peace and solitude of Mayawati, is that of the mighty Himalaya in all its splendor. On request the Ashram provides board and lodging to visitors. There is also a library and a small museum at Mayawati.... must visit.....
  • Inspired by Swami Vivekananda, two devoted British disciples--Capt. Sevier and his wife, Mrs. Sevier--came to India to establish this monastery according to the objectives laid down by Swamiji. In March 1899, with the help of Swami Swarupananda, who became the Ashrama's first president, they founded Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati. This centre is a premier publication centre of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission engaged in bringing out Swami Vivekananda's source books. It also brings out the English translations of the Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutras, Upanishads and other Vedanta literature. The original photographs of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and Sri Sarada Devi are being published from here. The special object of Advaita Ashrama, as its name implies, is the study, practice, and preaching of Advaita, i.e. the philosophy of non-dualism, unmixed with dualistic ideas and practices. As desired by Swami Vivekananda, there is no shrine at the Ashrama, and therefore no external worship of God is performed through images, pictures, symbols, or rituals. Although the Ashrama is dedicated to Advaita alone, it is in entire sympathy with other religious and philosophical systems that prescribe such worship and rituals.
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