Sadhvi Sshivani Durga ji
The life and teachings of the Akhara's founder and head.
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A home of Shakti, open to every seeker
Sarveshwari Shakti International Women Aghori Akhara (SSIWAA) is a registered trust devoted to Maa Pratyangira Devi. Its ritual centre is Manali Ashram in the Himalayas, and its head office is in Mumbai.
Our story
Where the Akhara began
The Akhara was established in 2015 by Sadhvi Sshivani Durga ji, with a simple purpose: to keep the ancient worship of the Divine Mother alive, and to make it open to every sincere devotee, whatever their background.
It follows the Aghor path, a tradition that teaches freedom from fear and from the divisions people draw between one another. As a women's Akhara, it also gives women a place to lead, learn and serve in a tradition where their voices have not always been heard.
Today the Akhara's priests perform poojas at Manali Ashram for devotees across India and abroad, and this portal brings those rituals to devotees wherever they live.
What guides us
Our values
Four ideas shape everything the Akhara does.
Bhakti
Devotion to the Divine Mother is at the heart of every ritual and every gathering.
Shakti
Honouring the divine feminine, and women as guardians and teachers of the tradition.
Seva
Selfless service to devotees, to the ashram and to those in need.
Parampara
Rituals performed faithfully, as they have been passed down, without shortcuts.
Our journey
From one ashram to devotees worldwide
2015
The Akhara is established
Sadhvi Sshivani Durga ji founds the Sarveshwari Shakti International Women Aghori Akhara, devoted to Maa Pratyangira Devi.
Manali
Manali Ashram becomes the ritual centre
In the quiet of the Kullu valley, the ashram becomes the home of the Akhara's daily worship, poojas and festivals.
Mumbai
The head office opens in Mumbai
The Trust's office in Mumbai begins looking after devotees, donations and the Akhara's growing work.
Today
Poojas for devotees everywhere
With this portal, devotees anywhere can book poojas, take part live, and stay connected to the Akhara in English and Hindi.
Know us better
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Maa Pratyangira Devi
Who the Devi is, her form, and why devotees pray to her.
Read moreManali Ashram
The Akhara's ritual centre in the Himalayas, and how to visit.
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Where we are
Rooted in the Himalayas, with a home in Mumbai
Rituals are performed at Manali Ashram. The head office in Mumbai looks after devotees, bookings and the Trust's work.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali Ashram
The Akhara's ritual centre in the Kullu valley, where the priests perform every pooja and festival observance.
Discover the ashramMumbai, Maharashtra
Head office
The Trust's registered office. Devotee support, donations, receipts and administration are handled from here.
Contact the officeBegin with a pooja in your name
Choose an upcoming pooja at Manali Ashram, or ask the Akhara for guidance.