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The Nisargopachar Ashram – Naturopathic Centre Urulikanchan Pune.

The Nisargopachar Ashram - Naturopathic Center Urulikanchan Pune. Mahatma Gandhi, Late Balkoba Bhave and Late Dr. Manibhai Desai were the founders of the Prakritik Chikitra / Nisargopachar Ashram at Urulikachan, a village not far from Pune.

Gandhi took steps towards the establishment and arrived at Urulikanchan on 22 March 1946. It was a joint effort of Motilalji Kothari and Pannalalji Baldota to bring Gandhiji here. The villagers Late Mahadev Kanchan, Manibhai Desai, Dattoba Kanchan and Bandopant Datar also contributed. 
The Ashram got a boost because of the dedication showed by Late Balkoba Bhave and Manibhai Desai accompanied by Late Krishnachandraji Agarwal. Balkobaji contributed by all means and supported the ashram. The ashram has played an important role in the field of social health.

Naturopathy believes not only in irradiating the symptoms and treating them but to kill diseases from its roots. For this purpose diet, patience and exercise also is important. The ashram in designed taken into consideration all these factors.
In the arms of greenery and the atmosphere free and aloof from urban & industrial pollution the ashram provides you comfort and an ideal space for cure. As we know Naturopathy is based on the five elements earth, water, air, fire and sunlight, the Naturopathic center does keep you close to nature and implement the five elements in the treatment processes. 

Highlights

National
    Institute of
    Naturopathy

Dr.Hemalatha
    Murthy  

Tips for Living

Cardiovascular
    Diseases

 Digestive
    Diseases

Musculo Skeletal
    System

Menstrual
    Disorders

Misc. Conditions

Respiratory
    Diseases

Stress & Tension

Nervous System
    Disorders

 Uro-Genital
    Disorders

Nisargopachar
    Ashram
    Urulikanchan,
    Pune 

 Nutrition &
    Metabolic
    Disorders

Pure air, ample sunlight, adequate greenery, then using earth for mud therapy which helps causing digestive problems, water for Hydrotherapy to treat orthopedic disorders etc. Thus the ashram relies on the five elements to treat a patient. Vegetarian food in catered and pulses; green vegetables and fruit juices mainly constitute the food here. The `Panchmahabhut' i.e.: five elements help a lot and show miraculous effects on the patient's physical & mental state.

Diseases cured here:

Functional diseases are treated mainly in the ashram.  Cancer and Leprosy patients are not entertained. You find treatment for digestive disorders, obesity, liver problems, Asthma, heart problems, Blood pressure, skin ailments like eczema and Psoriasis, Diabetes, Problems in ladies, mental stress, and thyroid problems.

Lodging: 

Cells or rooms with or without an attached bathroom and toilet are available. Besides a common dormitory also private rooms are available. The daily expenses on lodging may be from Rs.35 to Rs.175 per day. Massage and food cost is not included in the lodging charges. If necessary the patient is allowed to keep someone with him/her for company. A cot, mattress, pillows, blanket and a cupboard are provided to each patient.

Food:

The ashram caters vegetarian food. As per the Doctor's prescription Jowar or Bajra rotis, rice, vegetable salads, soups, tulsi syrup, milk and sprouted pulses are served.

Rules to follow: 

The patients should follow and implement Indian culture in the ashram.
Nobody is supposed to eat or drink anything without the doctor's permission.
Yoga and the evening prayers are important.
Expensive belongings are the patient's own responsibility.
Patients should also help in keeping the ashram clean & beautiful.
Stove, Gas, Cookers and Pets are not allowed
Intoxicants and non-veg is strictly prohibited
It is necessary to inform the management a week in advance you discharge.

Transport:

City buses from the Swargate bus terminus, Pune city are available every 20 minutes to Urulikanchan.
The Kolhapur - Nagar Maharashtra Express train and Bombay - Hyderabad express halt at Urulikanchan railway station.

Application: 

For admission send a Money Order or a demand draft of Rs.30/- addressed to the 'Nisargopachar Gramsudhar Trust'
Urulikachan, Dist. - Pune - 412 202,
Maharashtra.

The Ashram: 

The Ashram is mainly divided into:
1) The Dormitory, single and double cot rooms, Dnyan Mandir - with one cot, Dnyan Mandir - with two cots, Family rooms A class and B class with one or two cots, the Chopra Niwas, the Dev Kutir, Kanchan Kutir & all for lodging.
2) The Prerana Mandir - where every evening the Doctor counsels and prayer service is held.
3) The Library - where you can read and buy numerous books on Nature Care.
4) The Office.
5) The therapy center for mud and hydrotherapy.

Rates * marked are toilet and bathroom attached rooms.

• Admission fees Rs.30/-

• Diagnosis (at the time of admission) Rs.75/-

• OPD - Rs.60/-

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