Sri Sri Loknath Bramhachari Ashram (Sri Sri Loknath Bramhachari Ashram) or Bardi Loknath Ashram is located in the north-west corner of Bardi Bazar of Sonargaon Upazila, 34 km away from Narayanganj district. Loknath Brahmachari was born on August 31, 1730 in Kachua village under Barasat police station in 24 parganas district of West Bengal. He renounced female education and took a monastic vow and practiced rigorous yoga in the Himalayas. Later he came out to the locality to spread knowledge among the people. Loknath Brahmachari reached Sonargaon in 1863 after visiting different countries and established this ashram in the intense vibrancy of nature in Bardi village. Mahapurusha Loknath Brahmachari breathed his last on June 1, 1890 after nearly 22 years of worship. Bardi Loknath Ashram is known as a meeting place for all people irrespective of caste, creed and caste.
To the south of the Bardi Loknath Ashram there is Mahapurusha Loknath Brahmachari Samadhi, a century-old huge bakul tree and two ponds named Kamna Sagar” and “Jeius”. Inside the ashram is a large oil painting of Loknath Brahmachari. There are 3 guesthouses for the overnight stay of the visitors.
Nineteen Jaishtha Tirodhan festivals, religious events and week-long fairs are organized every year to commemorate the death of Mahapurusha Loknath Brahmachari with reverence. There is a day-long celebration called “Hari Lut” with Gita readings, Balyabhoga, reading of Loknath's biography, Rajbhoga, Prasad distribution, Aarti and Kirtan. Also the centenary traditional festival of this ashram is called “Rakher Upavas”. Every year from 15th to 30th of Kartik, this Vrat is held every Saturday and Tuesday. At that time numerous devotees and visitors from home and abroad gathered at Bardi Loknath Ashram.
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