About Bhaktivedanta Ashram, Puri
Nestled in the divine abode of Sri Jagannath Dham, Bhaktivedanta Ashram, Puri stands as a sacred center of devotion and spiritual learning. The ashram is blessed to be located just beside the holy Sri Gundicha Temple, where Lord Jagannath, along with Lord Baladeva and Subhadra Devi, resides for seven auspicious days every year during the world-famous Ratha Yatra festival.
It is conveniently situated beside the Puri Bus Stand (back gate) and only 1 km from the Puri Railway Station, making it easily accessible to visiting devotees and pilgrims.
Following the Gaudiya Vaishnav Parampara, the ashram is dedicated to spreading the teachings and mission of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
The purpose of Bhaktivedanta Ashram is to propagate the eternal message of the Vedas, glorify the divine culture of Sri Jagannath Dham, and uplift society through spiritual education. The ashram strives to help people develop a disciplined, pure, and joyful life through devotional practices, scriptural wisdom, and spiritual association.
Our Activities & Services
🌿 Food for Life (Annadan Seva)
Free prasadam distribution is organized during major festivals and special occasions, especially during Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra, serving thousands of pilgrims and devotees with sanctified vegetarian meals.
📚 Vedic Competitions for Students
On occasions like Sri Krishna Janmastami, the ashram conducts Vedic knowledge and cultural competitions in schools to inspire young minds toward spiritual values, devotion, and moral life.
🧘♂️ Sadhu Seva
Serving and assisting Vaishnava sadhus and devotees visiting the holy dham is an integral part of the ashram’s service, recognizing them as the true representatives of Lord Krishna’s mercy.
🏡 Guest House for Devotees
The ashram provides comfortable accommodation for visiting devotees and pilgrims, offering them a peaceful spiritual environment near Sri Gundicha Temple for their stay in Puri.
“Jagannatha Swami Nayana Pathagami Bhavatu Me”
🚩 Tirtha Yatras (Spiritual Pilgrimages)
The ashram organizes devotional tours to holy places like Sri Vrindavan Dham, Dwaraka, and Sri Mayapur Navadvip Dham, allowing devotees to experience the transcendental atmosphere of these sacred abodes and deepen their spiritual connection with the Lord.