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Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur invites seekers and visitors from all walks of life and from every corner of the world to benefit from its profound sanctity.
It is time to open the doorways of self-discovery and embark on an inward journey!

Puja at the Shri Mahavir Praasad and Gurumandir

Pakshal 7:00 am
Puja Up to 4:00 pm
Arti 7:30 pm

Jinmandir Facilities

  • Lockers – Lockers available outside the bathing and washroom area. Lock and key to be bought from Divine Shop.
  • Bathing Facilities – Provided in the base level of the Jinmandir Complex
  • Elevator – provided for Senior citizens or people with some physical disablity or current health issues

Jinmandir Culture

  • Use of Phones is strictly prohibited in the Jinmandir Complex
  • Photography is allowed ONLY in the Jinmandir Plaza Area and nowhere else in the temple premise
  • For Children ONLY – Photography is allowed on the Lions of the Jinmandir Steps as well
  • Ladies in menstrual cycle – You are requested not to enter the Mandir.

Samuhik Puja at Shri Chandraprabhu Praasad

Charanpakshal at Raj Darbar

Jinmandir Brochure

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Meeting Pujya Gurudevshri

Email: [email protected]

Please Note:

Only emails considered important by Pujya Gurudevshri will be answered.

Long emails will not be read.

Pujya Gurudevshri’s Schedule

Satsang Timings

Offering to Pujya Gurudevshri

Illuminating Satsangs on TV

Ashram Schedule

Timings Activity Venue
6:00 am –
6:45 am 		Meditation Raj Darbar
6:45 am –
7:30 am 		Morning Ajnabhakti Raj Darbar
7:30 am –
7:45 am 		Chaityavandan Shri Mahavir Praasad
10:00 am –
11:00 am 		Satsang by Pujya Gurudevshri Raj Sabhagruh
11:00 am –
12:00 pm 		Session by Swadhyaykar Raj Sabhagruh
4:15 pm –
4:45 pm 		Guided Meditation Yajnasthal
4:45 pm –
5:15 pm 		Exercise Yajnasthal
7:30 pm –
8:00 pm 		Arti and Devvandan Shri Mahavir Praasad
8:15 pm –
9:15 pm 		Evening Ajnabhakti and Kirtan Bhakti Raj Darbar

Stay facilities for participating in Ashram Programmes

  • The Ashram offers simple accommodation in a serene setting, perfectly conducive to spiritual growth and self-transformation. There are several stay facilities for programme participants; the options allow selection based on budget and convenience. These stay facilities are available for programme participants only.
  • You will need to submit an online application and choose your preferred room type.
  • A payment link will be sent along with your confirmation email. Please make the payment within 48 hours to reserve your room.
  • For advance bookings, payment is necessary else it stands cancelled.
Stay Charges for Ashram Programmes
Type of stay Capacity Rates per Night
AC Non – AC
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Small Studio 		3 1000 700
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Standard Studio 		4 1400 1050
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Premium Studio 		4 1750 –
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Executive Studio 		4 2100 –
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Standard One-Bedroom Unit 		6 2800 –
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Premium One-Bedroom Unit 		4 3500 –
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Two-Bedroom Unit 		8 4000 –
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Shared Room
(Per person charges) 		1 525 375
Stay for Ashram Programme —
Hall Dormitory
(Per person charges) 		1 350 200

Note: Dormitory stay is provided for particular days only. Dormitory stay charges are applicable to children also.

Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in: 12:00 pm
    Check-out: 10:00 am
  • For guaranteed early check-in, you will need to make a reservation for the previous day.
  • Alternatively, upon arrival, you can request early check-in for up to 3 hours before the check-in time. We will accommodate your request subject to room availability.
  • Any extension beyond the check-out time will incur additional charges.

Internal Transportation

  • Transport within the Ashram is complimentary since you have taken stay for participating in Ashram programmes. Therefore, there is no need to purchase separate transportation coupons for the duration of your stay.

Cancellation and Refund

  • To cancel your stay at the Ashram, please use the link provided in your stay or payment confirmation email.
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted through this link only.
  • No refund will be issued if you request cancellation after your check-in time (i.e., after 12 pm on the check-in date).
  • If you request cancellation within 72 hours prior to the check-in time, you will be charged for one night.
  • For group reservations (made for 50 or more seekers), if you request cancellation within 7 days prior to the check-in time, you will be charged for one night.
  • Your advance payment will be fully refunded if you request cancellation before the aforesaid time periods.
  • If you do not request the cancellation of your stay and fail to arrive at the Ashram on the scheduled check-in date, your reservation will be cancelled, and no refund will be issued.
  • There is no refund for early check-out.

Registration Office

Amenities & Services

Facilities Location Timings
Offering Seva
 Registration Office at Dining Complex 9:00 am –
6:00 pm
Contribution
 Office: Welcome Centre,
•Dining Complex (upper level)
•Jinmandir
10:00 am –
6:00 pm
Meditation Garden
 Behind the Raj Darbar (Please maintain silence) 5:30 am –
10:00 pm
Accommodation
Meal coupons
Buggy coupons
Help Desk
Registration Office:
•Welcome Centre
•Dining Complex (upper level) 		8:00 am –
9:00 pm
8:00 am –
7:00 pm
Divine Shop
 Welcome Centre
Dining Complex (upper level) 		10:00 am –
7:30 pm
9:00 am –
7:00 pm
Cafeteria
 Welcome Centre

 Dining Complex (upper level) 		9:00 am –
2:00 pm
3:00 pm –
sunset
9:00 am –
sunset
Medical Facilities
 Dining Complex (lower level) 12:30 pm –
1:00 pm
6:30 pm –
7:00 pm
ATM
 Dining Complex (lower level) 24 hours
Grocery
 Dining Complex (lower level) 9:00 am –
1:00 pm
3:30 pm –
6:30 pm

Repairs and Maintenance

Repairs for Dharamshala / Ashram Unit

  • If you face any kind of Electrical / Plumbing / Civil issues in the Ashram unit allotted to you, then kindly fill the details in the link below. This will help us to effectively and efficiently address the problem
Form Link

Cafeteria

  • Dry snacks, beverages, cold drinks, milk, water, ice-cream, etc., will be available at both the cafeteria.
  • Mode of payment will be Cash, Card and UPI Payment.
  • This service is provided by a third party(SRDPS). The payment for the same is to be made to SRDPS.
  • Please do not bring your own food in the Cafeteria.

Lost Property

  • If you find any unclaimed valuable item on the Ashram premises please hand it to sevaks at the Registration Office
  • Lost property items should be collected within 15 days, after which they will be disposed
  • The Management will not be responsible for anything that has been forgotten or lost in the Ashram

Anekant Library

Browse the Library Catalogue

Venue: Dining Complex (Lower Level)

Meals (for participating in Ashram Programmes)

Breakfast 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Rate per person: ? 70.00
Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rate per person: ? 130.00
Dinner 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
*(timings change as per sunset)
Rate per person: ? 110.00
Day Pass Rate per person: ? 310.00

Cafeteria facility is also available. Click here for details.

Meal Coupons at Ashram

  • You can buy meal coupons upon arrival. Coupons for a particular meal will be available up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the meal.
  • Consuming food or beverages is not allowed in public areas.
  • Upon cancellation of stay, there is no refund for meal coupons purchased online or upon arrival.

Note: For children under five years of age, there are no meal charges.

Meal Instructions

  • Before every meal, you are required to show your ePass/coupon at the entrance of the Dining Hall.
  • Please refrain from eating after sunset in the Ashram.
  • Kindly observe complete silence in the Dining Hall.
  • Kindly use the designated zones for ladies and gents when sitting in the Dining Hall.
  • Please do not bring your own food in the Dining Hall.

Tiffin Facilities

  • In case you prefer to have your meal at your unit, you can get your tiffin and upon showing the coupon you can fill tiffin from Dining Complex Lower Level as per the tiffin timings mentioned below.
  • The facility for filling tiffins is available in the first 45 minutes of every meal.
Breakfast 8:00 am – 8:45 am
Lunch 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Dinner 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
*(timings change as per sunset)

Ayambil Registration

  • Participants observing ayambil are requested to collect a coupon for the same from the Registration Office before 9:00 am that day.
  • Alternatively you can fill the form below and register yourself for Ayambil food
Register Online

Internal Transportation

  • Electric buggies will operate as per the routes mentioned on the schedule.

    Buggy Day Pass ₹ 50

    For buggy services from residential zones to Welcome Centre between 10:00 pm to 5:30 am, please call on +91 72840 00923. Kindly expect a waiting period of 20 min. after the call.
    This service is provided by a third party(SRDPS).

  • Parking:
    • Parking on the roads is strictly prohibited.
    • Those visiting the Ashram only for the day must park their cars at the Welcome Centre parking area.
    • Those staying overnight may drop off passengers and their luggage at the allocated stay area and then park in the common parking areas only.
    • Common Parking areas in the Ashram are:
      1) Triangle Parking lot
      2) Next to Hanuman Mandir
      3) Near Welcome Centre
    • Speed limit in the Ashram is 30 kmph.
    • The Ashram is a no-honking zone.

Travel Information

Hire a Taxi

Hire a Rikshaw

Bus Service

Inter-City buses to and from Valsad to Dharampur, run on a daily basis every half an hour from 5:00 am – 9:30 pm

S.T.Depot: (02633) 242023

Disclaimer

This information is presented solely for your convenience. We do not endorse or support any of the businesses listed above in any way. It is recommended that those using any of the information mentioned above make their own inquiries to assure that the information is accurate.

  • Silence: To uphold the sanctity of the Ashram, we request you to maintain silence in all public areas.
  • Clothing: Please ensure you wear respectable clothing. Kindly do not wear shorts or sleeveless clothes in the Ashram.
  • Photography and videography: Not allowed in the Ashram. The only two places where it is permitted is in the Mandir Plaza and the Amphitheatre, but not during any events.
  • Mobile phone usage: Please do not use your mobile phone in public areas. However, you may use it behind the bus stops or in your stay area. In the event that your phone rings during the programme, you are requested to leave the venue immediately.
  • Ladies in menstrual cycle: You are requested not to enter the Mandir or do Charanpakshal in the Amphitheatre. Separate seating arrangements are made in the Satsang and Dining halls.
  • Consuming root vegetables, non-veg food, alcohol, smoking or drugs is strictly prohibited.
  • Guns / arms are strictly prohibited in the Ashram premises.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Ashram premises.
  • Kindly keep the ashram clean. Kindly do not pluck any flowers or leaves.
  • Please do not request any Ashram employee to run your personal errands or give them any personal tip. Kindly visit the contribution counter if you wish to donate towards the Ashram’s employees.

Disclaimer:

  • The management will take utmost care of all. However, in the event of any injury or death during one’s visit to the Ashram, the responsibility of the same will lie solely with you.
  • Right of admission reserved.
  • Should the Ashram management find any of the guidelines not being adhered to, they reserve the right to take suitable action with respect to the same.

Guided Ashram Tour

Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the salient spaces in the Ashram.

Tours will begin at the below mentioned timings from Welcome Centre:

9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm
3:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm

For enquiries and booking, kindly visit the orientation room or call +91 7284000922

Buggy Pick-Up points will be:

  • Welcome Centre
  • Raj Sabhagruh

Schedule for Meditation & Pujya Gurudevshri’s Discourses (video) for visitors:

Venue: Raj Sabhagruh – Visitors Centre

Video Time
Introduction to the Mission Video & Ashram Orientation Video 11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Meditation & Pujya Gurudevshri’s Discourses (video) 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Life of Pujya Gurudevshri 3:00 pm – 3:40 pm
5:00 pm – 5:40 pm

Ashram Map Legend

Begin at the Welcome Centre. Go via the Clock Tower towards the Dining Complex and visit these spots:

  1. Welcome Centre
  2. Clock Tower
  3. Meditation Gardens
  4. Raj Darbar
  5. Jinmandir and Gurumandir
  6. Dining Complex and Cafeteria
  1. Divine Shop and Raj Uphaar
  2. Common Parking
  3. Devchandra Niwas
  4. Sadhana and Aradhana
  5. DN Annexe

Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre

A multi-specialty, charitable hospital built with the goal of offering the highest quality of health care to the medically underserved in rural areas at no cost or highly subsidised rates.

Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth

The first science college across 238 villages, providing a doorway to personal fulfillment and financial freedom for aspiring tribal youth with a desire to learn more.

Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul

A progressive secondary and higher secondary rural school offering holistic education.

Shrimad Rajchandra Skill Development Centre

An institute providing free-of-cost vocational and soft skills training to tribal youth, facilitating access to greater employment opportunities.

Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham

An animal shelter that houses hundreds of animals in a safe, comfortable, and holistic living environment. It is a model centre of ahimsa (non-violence), where animals are treated as friends.

Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Nursing Home

First-of-its-kind medical facility for animals and birds in rural South Gujarat, providing quality veterinary treatment free or at highly subsidised costs.

Ashram Culture

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Jinmandir Brochure

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#SadguruWhispers The Ashram is not strong by its funds or buildings, but by the hearts of devotees venerating & living the virtues of Lord Mahavira.