Adi Shankara Brahma Vidya Peeth

Adi Shankara Brahma Vidya Peeth is an institution dedicated to the study of the Vedanta in Uttarkashi, Himalayas.

Established in 1910 as Somashram, the institution upholds the Advaita tradition of Adi Shankaracharya, imparting Brahma Vidya, the non-dual oneness of everything.

In a Guru Shishya parampara, we study the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahma Sutra along with Shankara Bhashya, Darshana Shastras, Vedanta, Prakarana Granthas and Sanskrit.

Adi Shankaracharya

Bhagavatpada Adi Shankaracharya is our Guru in whose Advaita Vedanta tradition our Ashram is established.

Ashram

Somashram, a 100+ year old ashram, with the Shankara Mandir at the top which is our classroom. In addition, we have a new building Shankara Aranyam under construction.

Acharyas

We are guided by 3 senior Acharyas who have been doing svadhyay and teaching for decades in Uttarkashi, the Himalayas.

Trustees

Renowned saints, along with our Acharyas form the 12 trustees of the institution.

Curriculum

We study the Prasthanatrayi. The 10 Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahma Sutra, all with Shankara Bhashya and tika. Darshana Shastra like Sankhya, Yoga, Vedanta Prakarana Granthas and Sanskrit.

Library

Saraswati Library which houses over 10,000 books on Shastras.

Illustrious Saints

Great saints have spent time at Somashram doing study and contemplation. Tapovan Maharaj, Swami Chinmayananda ji, Swami Chidananda ji and many more.

Study with Us

All mumukshus are welcome to come and study at Adi Shankara Brahmavidya Peeth.

Ongoing Classes

Mundaka Upanishad, Yoga Sutra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Panchadashi, Brahma Sutra, Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi are the texts under study now.

All classes are livestreamed

Follow our Youtube channel and you can attend the classes online and also go through entire study of Vedanta – Prasthanatrayi which has been happening for years. We also have two introductory recorded courses, Atmabodha and Tattvabodha available on the website.

Events Calendar

We celebrate all the special days marked in the Hindu calendar throughout the year.

Bhashya Parayanam

Parayanam of Shankara’s Bhashya of the entire Prasthanatrayi is done at multiple places across the country, latest in Gangotri in April 2026.

Shankara Aranyam

We are already accommodating 10 sadhus in the new campus, with classrooms and library, meditation hall are being constructed.

Vidyashankari

Vidyashankari: This is an educational/medical aid project started by the Peeth in the aftermath of 2013 floods. After the floods the Peeth trust organised relief material for the flood affected families and Sadhus.

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