Dhyana Kendra

The Kendra is located near the Ridge, Shimla.The Ridge is a large open space, located in the centre of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Top view of Dhyana Kendra

“By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.” – Paramahansa Yogananda

Reception Area of Shimla Dhayna Kendra

It is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated at an elevation of 2,205 Meters, along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. The Kendra was dedicated to God and Gurus on 14th April, 2010. It has a big Meditation Hall and a Library of YSS Books and devotional articles.
Devotees of Shimla regularly participate in the meditation programmes held at the Kendra on every Thursday in the afternoon (In April- Sept. from 05.00 to 06.30 PM; in Oct.-March from 04.00 to 05.30 PM) and on Sunday from 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM.

Sometimes even the tourists visiting Shimla also participate in the programme. All the devotees (YSS/SRF) can come to attend the meditation Programme on above mentioned days or on any day for individual meditation from 11.00 AM to 05.00 PM.

Dhyana Kendra does not have any provision for stay of devotees. Stay arrangements are available only at Anand Shikhar Sadhnalaya which is about 15 Kms from the Shimla Town.

Meditation Session In Progress
Dhyana Mandir Hall
Swami-ji-conducting-a-Satsanga
Swami Sri Krishnananda ji conducting Satsanga

Yogoda Satsanga Dhyana Kendra, the Ridge Shimla-1
Meditation Programme and Timings

Activities

Summer months
April-September

Winter months
October-March

Remarks

Activities

Routine
Meditation

Summer months
April-September

All Sundays: 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Thursday Evening:05.00 to 06.30 PM

Winter months
October-March

All Sundays: 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Thursday Evening:04.00 to 05.30 PM

Activities

Special Days
Meditation

Summer months
April-September

Morning, 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM;
or
Evening, 05.00 to 07.00 PM

Winter months
October-March

Morning, 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM;
or
Evening, 04.00 to 06.00 PM

Remarks

Morning Meditation, if holiday;
Evening Meditation, if working day.

Activities

Long
Meditation

Summer months
April-September

First Sunday of every month: 10.00 AM to 01.00 PM

Guru Purnima, morning meditation as above
or
Evening Meditation; 04.00 to 07.00 PM

Winter months
October-March

First Sunday of every month: 10.00 AM to 01.00 PM

Avirbhav Anniversary of Gurudeva i.e. 5th January, Morning meditation as above
or
Evening Meditation; 04.00 to 07.00 PM

Remarks

Morning Meditation, if holiday;

Evening Meditation, if working day.

Activities

Reading of YSS books/lessons

Summer months
April-September

10-15 Minutes

Winter months
October-March

10-15 Minutes

Contact Us :

Mobile No.
9418638808
Email Us
shimla@ysscenters.org

“Through the portals of silence, the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.”– Paramahansa Yogananda