Saptrishi Ashram is an old and beautiful ashram located on the banks of River Ganga, called Sapt Sarovar (seven streams of river Ganga). The ashram was established in the year 1943 by Goswami Gurudutt.

This ashram is named after sapta rishis or seven sages, namely Kashyapa, Vashishta, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, and Goutama. They are said to have meditated in this place. There are small shrines dedicated to seven sages and also to Ganesha, Durga, Saraswati, Shiva, and Hanuman. A residential hostel and a Sanskrit school also located within the complex for poor students. The ashram is surrounded by many mango trees. The ashram looks peaceful and quiet, as very few people visit the temple.

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History of Saptrishi Ashram

It is believed that the seven sages namely; Kashyapa, Vashishta, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, and Goutama, said to have meditated in this place. Since there was a heavy sound because of the gushing flow in the river, sages created seven separate streams to reduce the noise. These seven streams are later called as Sapt Sarovar.

Temple Information

• Entrance Fee: No fees
• Timings: Full Day
• Time Required: 30 min to 1 Hour
• Photography: Allowed
• Rooms are available, but prior booking is necessary.

How to Reach Saptarishi Ashram

Saptrishi Ashram is located in Sapt Sarovar Road, Motichur near Haridwar-Rishikesh road. The temple is at a distance of 6 km from the railway/bus station. One has to hire a taxi or auto rickshaw from the station. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport, which is 35 km away from the temple.

Saptrishi Ashram is surrounded by many temples and ashrams. You can plan a Sapt Rishi ashram visit along with Vaishno Devi Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, Shantikunj, Geeta Kutir, and Vyas Ashram, which are located in one area.

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