Sidhbari, the abode of Siddhas, is a place of sacred significance, holding a special place in the history of Chinmaya Mission. Located in India’s Himachal Pradesh, Kangra District, about 7 kilometers away from Dharamsala, it is home to Chinmaya Tapovan and is the site of Sandeepany HIM (Sandeepany Himalayas). Named with great reverence by Pujya Gurudev in honor of Parama Guru Swami Tapovan Maharaj, the ashram in Sidhbari is a place where penance and devotion shine.

The very mention of Sidhbari redirects all our senses to serene sanctity. The divine land, Deva Bhoomi, where the sage Kapila Muni had spent some time in contemplation and imparted the Highest Knowledge with great love for His mother Devahuti evokes reverence.

The air feels ripe with peace from the deep meditation of many sages in ancient ages. The breathtakingly beautiful Dhauladhar mountains, the terraced paddy fields nourished by the gurgling streams, and the rich green of the pine forests transport us to a realm of deep wonder. The play of sun, snow, and clouds in the Kangra Valley mesmerize and usher in a fullness beyond words. It is this Sidhbari in Himachal Pradesh, India, that holds a special place in the heads and hearts of Chinmaya Mission devotees worldwide.