Igatpuri, Maharashtra

Dhamma Giri Vipassana International Academy

A residential Vipassana meditation center in Igatpuri offering structured ten-day courses and shorter programs under published eligibility rules.

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Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Dhamma Giri.
Image: Original editorial illustration generated for Vedic Matters

About this retreat

Dhamma Giri is a residential Vipassana center in Igatpuri and is co-located with the Vipassana Research Institute. The official schedule offers ten-day courses for new and returning students, along with shorter and longer courses that carry specific eligibility requirements. Admission requires an application, acceptance, and confirmation; only confirmed students and servers may enter during courses. Instruction is generally available in Hindi and English. Applicants should read the official technique introduction and code of discipline and rely on the live schedule for dates and availability.

Teachers and tradition

Courses follow recorded instructions and the assistant-teacher structure of the S.N. Goenka tradition; applicants should consult the official course information.

Accessibility

The reviewed schedule does not provide a complete accessibility statement. Applicants should contact the center about mobility, seating, accommodation, or medical needs before applying.