ĀRSHA VIDYĀ ĀSHRAM
Le Port - Reunion Island
Le Port - Reunion Island
Ārsha Vidyā Āshram is a center devoted to the teaching of Hinduism (traditionally known as Sanātana Dharma) and to the transmission of Indian culture. Its main focus is the teaching of Vedānta, the spiritual philosophy rooted in the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. The ashram and its activities are overseen by the association Shruti Seva Réunion.
On September 13, 2026, Ārsha Vidyā Āshram du Port will celebrate the Mahā Samprokṣaṇam, the great temple consecration ceremony traditionally held every 12 years.
In order for this sacred celebration to take place, preparations must begin now:
🔧 A complete renovation of the temple is required
🌸 Ritual ingredients and materials must be brought from India
We are therefore launching a call for donations and warmly invite you to support this project.
You may contribute by making a bank transfer to the following account:
Account holder: Shruti Seva
IBAN: FR76 4191 9094 3004 3703 8330 211
BIC: BNPARERXXXX
Bank: BNP Paribas La Réunion
You may also contact us by phone at +262 2 62 36 71 13 or by email at ssrava@yahoo.fr
If you make a bank transfer, please include the reference “Don Samprokshanam” so that we can properly identify your donation.
You may also download the poster by clicking here.Thank you for helping us share this information with others.
🙏 Thank you for your support.
Founded by Swāmi Advayānanda Sarasvatī, the Ārsha Vidyā Āshram in Le Port was consecrated in 1994 by Pūjya Swāmī Dayānanda Sarasvatī. The ashram includes two classrooms, a hall (maṇḍapa), and two shrines. One is dedicated to Shrī Vara Siddhi Jñāna Gaṇapati and the other to Shrī Medhā Dakṣiṇāmūrti. These shrines were inaugurated during a Mahā Kumbhābhiṣekam in 2002. The ashram also features a large garden that includes many rare and endemic plant species from Reunion Island.
The ashram offers a wide range of activities open to everyone. It provides spiritual teachings, as well as yoga classes and language courses (Sanskrit and Tamil).
These activities are offered in various formats, including regular classes, lectures, workshops, and spiritual retreats.
The ashram is also a place for prayer and meditation. Major Hindu festivals are celebrated here throughout the year.
ॐ
न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते
Na hi jñānena sadṛśaṃ pavitramiha vidyate
In this world, there is nothing as purifying as knowledge
Srīmad Bhagavad Gītā IV 38