Ashrams in Mumbai to Attain Peace and Find Solace

Sanyas Ashram Gaushala is an ancient ashram that was first started in Haridwar, some 375 years ago. Lately, it has grown into a nationwide institution that, with one of its branches in Vile Parle, Mumbai. It is visited by almost 2 lac visitors and around 200 devotees. It also has an elaborate Gaushala that tends to over 30 cows with proper religious customs. Several festivals like Shravan Somwar, Khodiyar Utsav, Janmashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratra etc., are also celebrated here.

Address - Sanyas Ashram Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai-400056

Located at a distance of 67 kms away from Mumbai in Vajreshwari, Anand Ashram is the perfect religious place to meditate in peace. Aside from the popular ‘hot springs’, the ashram campus has a a Ram temple, a Sai Baba temple, and a Jalaram Mandir. There is also a Bhojnalaya and a Gaushala. The ashram also has a special ID card for the senior citizens.

Address - Jalaram Dham, Vajreshwari-Bhiwandi Road, Vajreshwari, District: Thane - 401 204

Sant Shri Asharamji Ashram is a revered ashram situated in Goregaon in Mumbai that is dedicated to the self realized sant - Shri Asharam ji Bapu. He preaches on the principles of ‘One Supreme Being’ and ‘One Supreme Conscience’. 

Address - Near Railway Station, Peru Baug, Jay Prakash Nagar, Goregaon (E, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063

Father Agnels Ashram is a charitable institution that was founded under the guidance and inspiration of Father Conceicao Rodrigues. Based on the principles of fostering love, care and understanding, the ashram is unity across country through education and charity. Today, there are several branches of the ashram in several cities of the country.

Address - Agnel Technical Education, Bandstand Promenade, Mount Mary, Bandra West, W, Maharashtra 400050

Nath Gagangiri Maharaj Ashram is a serene and peaceful ashram located near Khopoli in Mumbai. Besides boasting of a very peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, there is also a gorgeous waterfall in the premises of the ashram that is a major highlight of the place. Also, there is a cowshed in the ashram that nurses, maintains and tends to several cows.

Address -  BG Kher Rd, Opposite WIAA club, Krishanaraj Society, Walkeshwar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006

Also known as the Missionaries of Charity, Shanti Daan is basically a home of Mother Teresa’s that especially tends to the unwanted, ailing, physically and mentally challenged, and dying destitute of the world. You can visit with food, funds, books or any kind of charity and help that you can offer. If not, you can just come here with a good and warm heart and spend some quality time with the underprivileged. 

Address - L.T. Road, Gorai Creek, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400091

Swami Shri Prempuriji Ashram Trust is an institution in Dadi Sheth Wadi in Mumbai which welcomes people from all walks and talks of life to leave behind all worldly worries and spend a few days meditating in solitude to reflect on inner self and to attain peace.

Address - Swami Prempuri Chowk, Babulnath Rd, Dadi Sheth Wadi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007

The Brahma Kumari is an ashram that is only for women and is run mostly by women. Originally known as Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Brahma Kumari Ashram is an educational institution preaching values and principles for a better value based society towards a better world.

Address - H.no:23/24, Shankar Chhaya; 19, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Ghatkopar (east), Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban-400077