“Learn to remain within yourself.
Truth lies only within.”
- Wisdom of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram -
Aghor Foundation
Aghor Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to combining service and spirituality. The foundation’s projects embrace and put into practice the timeless teachings of Aghor, the ancient mystical lineage with roots in Varanasi, India.
The foundation is located in the southern part of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A beautiful campus comprises the Bal Ashram and Anjali School, overlooking the river Ganges and the city of Varanasi.
Adjacent to the main campus is Vision Varanasi eye hospital and just across the river is Amrit Sagar Environmental Center; both are sewa initiatives of the foundation.
Our Guru
Baba Harihar Ramji is the founder and spiritual leader of the foundation, our guru. He is a disciple of Agoreshwar Bhagwan Ramji, founder of the modern traditions of Aghor.
Vision & Mission
We envision a society of heart-centered citizens living their highest ideals with environmental awareness. Aghor Foundation inspires and provides a stage for individuals to connect with their inner peace and live a life of selfless service. Each initiative borne of Aghor Foundation has a ripple effect, being a replicable model in the community.
Volunteer & Visit
We welcome volunteers of all sorts. Please understand, that in order to prevent an undue burden on our staff, we can only accommodate some volunteers. Not all requests can be met, and the Foundation will base its decision on the needs of the entire organization.
Our Initiatives
Bal Ashram
Safe home where previously abandoned and orphaned children thrive in a culturally rich setting.
Amrit Sagar
Educational environmental center demonstrating and teaching sound practices and sustainable methods.
Anjali School
Serves nearly 250 orphaned and street children who might not otherwise have access to education.
Project Shakti
Vocational training and financial help program for underprivileged women to empower them by enabling them to acquire skills, further education and earn livelihoods.
Vision Varanasi
Vision Varanasi Eye Hospital hospital is equipped to provide quality eye care to the underserved in the community and bring eye clinics to the remotest areas around Varanasi.
Shanti Niketan
We support “Shanti Niketan” (“abode of peace”), an non-profit organisation. This organisation operates an hostel for needy girls & young women with the ideal of safe and loving environment.