How Large-Scale Evaporative Cooling Enabled Uninterrupted Yoga Sessions at Baba Ramdev Yogpeeth – Haridwar?

Project Snapshot

Client	Baba Ramdev Yogpeeth
Sector	Wellness / Spiritual Institution
Location	Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Facility Size	2,00,000 sq. ft. — Capacity: 20,000 people
Units Installed	22× SPS 60 | 21 spot diffusers | 12 ft ducting pipes
Key Constraint	AC not suitable during yoga practice

Challenge

Baba Ramdev Yogpeeth in Haridwar is one of the largest yoga practice facilities in India, spanning 2,00,000 sq. ft. and capable of accommodating up to 20,000 people simultaneously. Cooling a space of this scale presents a significant engineering challenge. Conventional air conditioning was not a viable option — the directed cold blasts from AC units are incompatible with yoga practice and can cause physical discomfort for practitioners. At this occupancy level, poor air circulation would also quickly lead to stuffiness and heat buildup that would disrupt sessions and reduce participant endurance.

The task required a solution that could cool and circulate fresh air uniformly across an enormous open hall, reach the central areas of the arena from the periphery, and operate at low noise levels — all while being energy-efficient enough for large-scale, extended daily use.

Solution

Symphony Venti-Cool’s engineering team designed a custom deployment plan using 22 SPS 60 large-space coolers — one of Symphony’s highest-capacity models. The units were arranged symmetrically, with 11 placed on each side of the hall. To ensure airflow reached the central zones of the arena, 21 spot diffusers were connected to 12-feet ducting pipes, channelling cool air deep into the space from both sides simultaneously.

The SPS 60 was the right fit for this scale of application. Key specifications include a 187-litre water tank capacity, a 990 mm blower for high-volume air delivery, powerful motors that push cool air across vast distances with consistent force, and an energy-efficient design that keeps operating costs manageable despite the unit’s large size.

Performance

The 22 SPS 60 units, working in conjunction with the 21 spot diffusers and ducting network, delivered consistent airflow throughout the hall — from the peripheral walls to the central floor area. The system operated at low noise levels, maintaining the calm environment required for group yoga practice. Despite the enormous scale of the space, temperature and air movement were uniform across all zones, with no areas receiving insufficient airflow.

Result

The Yogpeeth now operates with a fully functional, large-scale cooling infrastructure that supports practitioner endurance and session continuity across high-occupancy events. Practitioners can complete full sessions without heat-related fatigue or discomfort, directly enabling better participation and productivity during yoga programmes. The management confirmed that the system met all requirements — fresh air circulation, compatibility with yoga practice, low noise, and energy efficiency.

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