About Dhamma Aravalli
Dhamma Aravalli is one of the many worldwide centers dedicated to teaching of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Dhamma Aravalli is situated near Sakariya village, close to Modasa city, in Aravalli district of North Gujarat. Name of the center is derived from Aravalli mountain ranges which are native to this region. Dhamma Aravalli is well connected by railways as well as road. Nearest airport is Ahmedabad, Gujrat which is approximately 100 km away.
Nestled amidst the farms, away from the hustle bustle of a city yet easily accessible, Dhamma Aravalli provides an ideal and serene environment for practising Vipassana meditation. Temperature ranges between 25 - 35 degrees celsius for most months and can go up to 45 degrees celsius on hottest summer days in May.
Established in 2023, the center spans across 5 Bigha. At present, Dhamma Aravalli is equipped with one mini Dhamma hall, accommodating up to 70 students comfortably. Master plan of the center includes a main dhamma hall, pagoda and accommodation for 75 meditators with independent self contained residential units. Single occupancy residential units for 31 students are currently available with construction for more accommodations in progress. Dhamma hall with a capacity of 120 meditators is under construction.
Center is currently offering one day courses for old meditators in this tradition as well as single gender residential courses. First male only 3 days course for old meditators was completed successfully in Jan 2024. Thereafter the first 3 days female only old student course was completed successfully in Mar 2024.
First male only residential 10 days course is scheduled in Jul 2024, soon to be followed by 10 days residential course for female meditators.