Location
Shantikunj is located on the haridwar–rishikesh road, near saptrishi ashram, about 6 kilometers from haridwar railway station in the state of uttarakhand, india.
Full address:
Shantikunj, Gayatri Teerth, haridwar – 249411, uttarakhand, india
Coordinates:
29.9782° n, 78.2032° e
Historical Background
Shantikunj was founded in 1971 by pandit shriram sharma acharya, the revered spiritual visionary and founder of the all world gayatri pariwar (AWGP). It began as a small spiritual center with the mission of reviving vedic culture and Gayatri Sadhana for global peace and inner transformation.
The Temple is Dedicated to Maa Gayatri, Revered as The Divine Mother of wisdom, light, and knowledge. It houses The Sacred Gayatri Mata Idol, along with a Yajna Shala (fire altar) where Akhand Deep (eternal flame) burns continuously.
Over the decades, Shantikunj has evolved into an international hub for spiritual training, yogic studies, yagyas, Sanskriti Shiksha (cultural education), and social reform programs. It’s not only a Temple but also the Headquarters of a Major Spiritual Movement inspiring millions across the world.
How To Reach
By air:
Nearest airport: jolly grant airport (dehradun) – approximately 40 km from haridwar.
Taxis and buses are available from the airport to shantikunj.
By train:
Nearest station: haridwar junction (hw) – just 6 km away.
From the station, take an auto-rickshaw, cycle rickshaw, or taxi to shantikunj.
By road:
Haridwar is well-connected via national highways to major cities like delhi (210 km), dehradun, rishikesh, and others.
Buses from isbt delhi (kashmiri gate) and other nearby towns run regularly.
Best Time To Visit
Ideal months: october to march (pleasant weather)
Festivals: Navaratri, Gayatri Jayanti, and annual Yagya Mahotsav are celebrated with grandeur at the Temple.
