Manali Ashram
The Akhara's home in the Himalayas
Manali Ashram is the ritual centre of the Akhara. Set among the mountains of the Kullu valley, it is where the priests perform every pooja, homa and festival observance.
Manali, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh
The place
A place of stillness and worship
Surrounded by deodar forests and snow peaks, with the Beas river flowing through the valley below, the ashram offers the quiet that sadhana and worship need. The sacred fire is tended here, and the Devi is worshipped every day.
When you book a pooja on this portal, it is performed here by the Akhara's priests. Devotees who cannot travel can take part live, and those who visit are welcomed as part of the family.
Life at the ashram
What happens at the ashram
Daily worship
Morning and evening aarti and prayers to Maa Pratyangira Devi.
Poojas for devotees
Scheduled and personal poojas, with each devotee's name in the sankalp.
Festivals
Navratri, Amavasya homas and other observances of the Shakti calendar.
Seva
Devotees and volunteers help with the ashram's upkeep, rituals and prasad.
Plan a visit
Visiting the ashram
Devotees are welcome to visit. Please contact the Akhara before you travel so the ashram can expect you.
- Getting there
- The nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), about 50 km away. Manali is also well connected by road, with overnight buses from Delhi and Chandigarh.
- When to come
- Spring to autumn is the easiest time to travel. Winters bring snow and road closures, so check conditions before you set out.
- At the ashram
- Please dress modestly, keep silence near the shrine, and follow the guidance of the priests during rituals. Photography is not allowed during poojas.
- Can't travel?
- Join poojas live from home through this portal, or book a pooja and the priests will take your name in the sankalp.
Be at the ashram from wherever you are
Take part in the next live pooja from Manali Ashram.