Our Guruji

Baba Harihar Ram Ji, affectionately known as “Babaji,” is the spiritual teacher (Guru) in residence at Sonoma Ashram (U.S.) and Aghor Foundation (India). He is a disciple of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram. Babaji founded Sonoma Ashram in 1991 in Sonoma, California U.S. and the Aghor Foundation in Varanasi India in 2001. Most recently, in 2020, he established Upasana Hilltop Sanctuary in Ft. Bragg, California U.S.  He is a role model and spiritual beacon for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance. He radiates love and embodies living with purpose.

Babaji was born in India and spent his early days in a small village outside of Varanasi, and later, within the city of Varanasi. As a young man, he moved to the U.S. and soon achieved great material success. On one of Babaji’s annual visits to India, his older brother brought him to meet the esteemed Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram (Aghoreshwar), a day that would be a turning point in Babaji’s life. Babaji’s affection and devotion to Aghoreshwar sparked instantly and grew over time. When Aghoreshwar traveled to the U.S. for medical treatment, Babaji was honored to serve as one of his primary attendants.