Begin Within
We spend much of life mastering the world around us, yet the deepest journey begins within, where we rediscover our connection to ourselves, to others, and to the sacred source of life.
Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. It opens the heart, invites us to offer our life in service, and awakens our natural spirit of gratitude, humility, and love.
At Bhakti Yoga Rishikesh, we welcome seekers from around the world to explore spiritual life in the sacred atmosphere of Rishikesh through mantra meditation, kirtan, learning, seva, shared meals, pilgrimage, friendship, and simple acts of devotion.
three ways in
Start where you are
this week
Saturday Kirtan
It’s summer, so Saturday carries the week — Wednesday and Thursday evenings return in October.
Go deeper · 21 days
The Bhakti Ashram Experience
To truly understand Rishikesh, you have to step inside an ashram — a spiritual community where life revolves around practice, simplicity and self-enquiry rather than sightseeing. An ashram stay is the most authentic way to experience the town’s spiritual heart: early mornings, yoga and meditation, simple sattvic food, and a rhythm of life stripped of distraction.
Next intake: 1–21 October 2026 — details & application on the Ashram page.
Once a year · every October
Kirtan Mela
Five evenings of meditative and joyful kirtans.
Every October, singers and seekers from all over the world squeeze in together and sing until the walls hum. Free, like everything we do.
experience bhakti
Nine doorways
stay close
Take the music with you
The evenings end at eight — these don’t.
There’s a place here for you.
New here? Everyone was once. Tell us a little about what draws you, and we’ll point you to the right way in — a weekly gathering, a retreat, or simply a conversation.