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Are there any temples or ashrams dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba?

Devotional traditions surrounding Neem Karoli Baba have given rise to a number of temples and ashrams, especially in North India, where his presence is still felt very tangibly by devotees. Among these, Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand is often regarded as the most prominent; it is closely associated with his life and regarded as a principal center of worship and pilgrimage. In the same region, the village of Neem Karoli (also spelled Neeb Karori) near Kathgodam holds an ashram and Hanuman temple linked to his early work. Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh is another major locus of devotion, where an ashram and temple complex associated with him serve as an important gathering place for followers.

Beyond these, several other sites in North India are connected to his lineage and bhakti tradition. There are ashrams and temples in places such as Lucknow and Rishikesh, as well as additional centers in Uttarakhand, including Bhumiadhar and Bhawali, where Hanuman worship and reverence for Neem Karoli Baba are intertwined. Many of these places feature his murti or image alongside Hanuman, reflecting the intimate connection between his teachings and the path of loving devotion to Ram and Hanuman. Together, these centers form a kind of sacred geography through which devotees trace his footsteps and deepen their own practice.

The devotional current inspired by Neem Karoli Baba has also flowed beyond India. A notable example is the temple and ashram in Taos, New Mexico, established by Western devotees and dedicated to him and to Hanuman. This center, like its counterparts in India, serves as a place for satsang, worship, and the cultivation of bhakti yoga in his spirit. In addition, various smaller satsang halls and centers in other countries maintain regular gatherings in his name, even when they are not full residential ashrams.

Across these temples and ashrams, the unifying thread is the living remembrance of Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings of love, service, and wholehearted devotion. The physical spaces—whether in the Himalayan foothills or in distant lands—function as supports for inner practice, inviting seekers to attune themselves to the qualities he embodied. For many, visiting these places is less about religious tourism and more about entering a field of shared devotion, where the heart is quietly encouraged to turn toward Ram and Hanuman with simplicity and sincerity.