Guru Darshan — A Sacred Gathering at Saadho Ashram

Guru Darshan

An opportunity for sadhaks to receive
the Sannidhya of Gurudev Sri Anish
in the sacred ambience of Saadho Ashram.

Dates to be announced 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Saadho Ashram, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Gurudev Sri Anish
Gurudev Sri Anish in darshan with sadhaks

Darshan is not an event.
It is a meeting.

In our tradition, darshan means to see, and to be seen. To come into the presence of a realised Master and let something pass between you that words can never hold.

You do not need to arrive with a question. You do not need to arrive prepared. You only need to arrive.

In the Sannidhya of the Guru, the mind grows quiet on its own, the heart softens, and what you have been seeking outside is remembered within.

A Moment of Grace
The Guru awakens divine inspiration within you — inspiration for truth, boundless love, and the experience of infinite joy.
— Gurudev Sri Anish

Four sacred dimensions of the day

Guru Darshan is a day of coming together in the presence of the Guru—through Yagya, Kirtan, Satsang and Sangha.

Yagya — the sacred fire
यज्ञ

Yagya

A sacred fire offering that brings intention, prayer and remembrance into one space.

Kirtan
कीर्तन

Kirtan

Voices rising together in the remembrance of the Divine, allowing the heart to open through Naam and Naad.

Satsang with Gurudev Sri Anish
सत्संग

Satsang

Time in the presence of Gurudev Sri Anish—through his words, his silence and the living transmission of Sannidhya.

Sangha — sharing prasadam
संघ

Sangha

Being together with fellow sadhaks, sharing prasadam, love and the simple rhythm of Ashram life.

“In the Sannidhya of the Guru, something is transmitted that instruction alone can never give.”

— Gurudev Sri Anish

What they carried home

A day in the presence of the Guru can be experienced in many different ways.

For some, it is a moment of grace.
For some, a deep inner stillness.
For some, a remembrance that stays long after they leave the Ashram.

Nothing can describe today's magical day and once-in-a-lifetime experience. 🙏🏼 To finally meet one's Guru, be in his presence and be in the divine Satsang, transcendental kirtans, the bliss, the beautiful ambience and lovely Sadho Sangha. Sadho Namah Shivay 🙏🏼🌹

~ Gauri Joshi

We were chanting with our eyes closed inside the Shiva temple before yagya. When I opened mine, Gurudev was sitting there, and for a brief moment, I felt as though he is Shiva himself. It was only for a fraction of a second, but it was truly divine. Thank you everyone from the ashram who made the day so special for all of us. Gurudev 🩷 — what touched me most was the love I felt flowing through him for everyone around him. Thank you. Thank you.

~ Dr. Madhur Katoch · Palampur, H.P.

I feel truly blessed to have had the darshan of Gurudev, His dedicated team, and Saadho Ashram for the second time within just a couple of weeks. It was undoubtedly a heavenly experience. Saadho Ashram is a divine space for all those who wish to refine and elevate their spiritual journey. Among the many spiritual insights I received, the key takeaway for me was: Discard all unwanted knowledge, practices, and material possessions. Stick to the essentials. Only then can one live peacefully, free from confusion of any kind. I was deeply touched when Maa Shivani gently tapped me on the shoulder to ask what I wanted to know about Namo Abhyas Sadhana and then explained my query in detail, with such patience and love. I take this opportunity to share a few words about Namo Abhyas Sadhana. I have been practicing it for 34 minutes daily for only a couple of days, and I am already experiencing a positive transformation. Issues such as morning sickness and body aches have started to decline. I strongly recommend Namo Abhyas Sadhana to all those seeking a healthier and more peaceful lifestyle. Saadho Namah Shivaya 🙏

~ Shiva Sharma

Wow! What an awesome and truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. My heartfelt gratitude to Sadhoo Sangha and infinite thanks to our beloved Gurudev for blessing us with such a divine journey. Deep thanks to all the fellow sadhaks for creating such unforgettable and soul-touching moments together. These memories will always remain etched in my Heart. 🙏

~ Sw Dhairya Kamal

Pranaam 🙏 A blissful day spent in the presence of Gurudev. I feel truly grateful to Lord Shiva for giving me access to Gurudev — with his kind consent, as otherwise it would not have been possible — to bring me closer to Him. I seek Gurudev's blessings and guidance to walk ahead on the right path. I feel so humbled and blessed to have received this grace yesterday. The Yagya with the Mahamrityunjaya Jaap, in Gurudev's energy and presence, was an unforgettable experience of my life. The collective energy of the Sangha and Sadhaks was magical and mystical (if I may use the word). My heartfelt gratitude for the wholesome, Satvik meal we had. There was another kind of energy even in that meal — the way it was prepared and served with so much love and warmth. I don't know how many times Yogananda asked me to have more. 😊 Thank you, Ma. Kirtaan with Ma Tarini was another magical experience. The feeling of 'Mahadev Gurudev' is something that cannot be expressed in words. Gratitude to Ma Meera. The way you described the journey and showed us glimpses of the movie and the journey of finding Shiva gave another beautiful dimension to our visit. Ma Bindiya, thank you for leading us all the way to the Ashram. Gratitude 🙏 Ma Shivani, heartfelt gratitude to you for guiding us through so many things in such a short while. My gratitude to everyone who was around and supported us with so much love. Coming back to where I began — the glimpses Gurudev gave us and the way they made me feel cannot be expressed in words. I just want to say that I truly wish to watch the full movie after the premiere yesterday. Seeking truly,

~ Rachna Babbar

Come, and simply be.

Date
To be announced
Timings
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue
Saadho Ashram, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Contribution
₹2,100 per sadhak
Seating
Limited by Ashram capacity

Guru Darshan is held once a quarter at Saadho Ashram.

The date for the next gathering will be announced soon. Once the dates are announced, registrations will open on this page.

Whether you come with a question, a prayer, or simply a longing to be in the presence of the Guru—you are welcome.

For any assistance, write to programs@saadho.org.

Guru Darshan at Saadho Ashram

A Day in the Guru's Presence

The Ashram opens its doors four times a year for a day of Darshan, Satsang, Yagya, Kirtan and Sangha.

A day to step away from the noise.
A day to come closer to what is within.

Dates will be announced soon.

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saadho Ashram · Dharamshala

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