SACCIDANANDA ASHRAM; Narsinghpur; India

Saccidananda Ashram is an endeavor for promoting Indian Christian Spirituality, Inter - religious dialogue, contemplation and meditation. It started in the year 1971 by the Diocese of Jabalpur. The first acharya of this Ashram was swami Premanand Opraem. When he left this place in 1985, swami Amaldas from Shantivanam, Trichi took over. For the seeks, Ashram gives retreats, training in Indian spirituality, Yoga and holistic healing. Swami Sadanand who was an inspiration and guide of Ashram from 1992 to 2006 formed an organization called 'Samanvay Pariwar' (Family of harmony) and started a mission for religious harmony, reconciliation and peace. The Mytri mandir ( Temple of Friendship) of Ashram  is also a church for the catholic community. Fr. Anto Mundanmani cmi has been serving this Ashram for the last 25 years with various capacities like director, pastor and spiritual guide. Today this Ashram is a place where the people of all communities wish to visit to be renewed and rejuvenated.