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The Beatles Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram (which is locally known as Chaurasi kutia ashram) is one of the places that you should consider visiting when in Rishikesh. Set on the bank of the RIver Ganga, it lies within the range of the beautiful Rajaji National Park of Uttarakhand. These are some basic reasons why you should visit this place once.

Before delving into why you should visit this place, a quick view on who are these ‘The Beatles’ and ‘Maharishi Mahesh Yogi?’ Well, The Beatles band is one of the popular English musical bands, and every music lover has definitely heard the name of John Lennon, who was the famous songwriter, singer, and who co-founded the band along with Paul McCarteny.

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And as regarding Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, he was one of the best yoga gurus that India ever had, and who developed the Transcendental Meditation technique.

How did they come together?

As per the reports, in February 1968, The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh for a three-month course of Transcendental Meditation to attain peace, and during this time, they also wrote many songs .

In 1997, however, it got deserted, until recently on 8 December 2015, Uttarakhand’s Forest Department reopened this Beatles ashram and turned it into a tourist place.

Reasons why you should visit this ashram

• One of the main reasons why this ashram is famous is because of its Graffiti artwork.
• So, if you are a painting lover, this is a great place to visit. From the paintings of the Dalai Lama to Mahatma Gandhi, you will get to see quotes and creative paintings over there. As per the reports, all the paintings were painted by the various artists of the world under the community The Beatles Cathedral Gallery.
• Further, this place is one of the ideal places for photographers to get the perfect shot amid nature.
• The main reason for the people coming to Rishikesh from across the globe is yoga and meditation, and that this region is ideal for travelling to seek peace, and wants to try meditation.

1. What is special about Beatles ashram?
   It was the setting for the band’s most productive period as songwriters, where they composed most of the songs for their self-titled double album, also known as the ‘White Album.’
2. Why is it called Beatles ashram?
   In February 1968, the English rock band the Beatles travelled to Rishikesh in northern India to take part in a Transcendental Meditation (TM) training course at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
3. How much time required for Beatles Ashram?
   Chaurasi Kutiya is open from 9 AM to 4 PM daily , with nominal entry fee. 84 Kutiya is popularly known as Beatles Ashram, the graffiti-filled walls are so beautiful.