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Mar 03 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 3

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The Power of Women and Divine Shakti Takes Center Stage at Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival IYF participants hear from Dr. Vandana Shiva, Indigenous Elders, Renowned Yogacharyas and others RISHIKESH- Highlights from Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival included: Our Spiritual Lecture Series “Shakti, Power of the Divine Feminine in A Yogic Life” with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Seane Corn, Laura Plumb, Abuela Tonalmitl, Cheryl Angel and Martina Mamani, was held in the Yoga Ghat from 11- 12:30 pm today. Participants heard from this...

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Mar 02 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 2

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Colours of Oneness and Love in a Special, Eco-Friendly Holi Celebrations by participants of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan from more than 70 countries with World Famous Percussionist Sivamani Interfaith & Indigenous Leaders Pledge for a Cleaner & Greener Planet The flow of Yoga unfolds in Day 2 of the International Yoga Festival with multi-cultural classes and workshops, teachings, prayers, and performances RISHIKESH: After a joyous and bright opening day, the 2019 International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, in association with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, carried the...

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Mar 01 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 1

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The 30th annual, world-famous annual International Yoga Festival began today at Parmarth Niketan, welcoming this year more than 1100 participants from 70 nations. This year, with a renewed emphasis on BEING YOGA and LIVING YOGA, on uniting together with our global world family in peace, the festival opened at 5 am with a special temescal (sweat lodge) ceremony by indigenous elders from South America, Central America and North America in the yoga village. During this one-week Festival, attendees have the opportunity to participate in over 70 hours of Yoga classes from...

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Feb 27 2019

Tehri Lake Festival 2019

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Beautiful moments from Tehri Lake Festival 2019, organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism, which was inaugurated by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat and Hon'ble Minister of State Dr Dhan Singh Rawat.  It was also wonderful to organise and lead the world famous Ganga Aarti at the holy banks of Bhagirathi in Tehri. Great moments from #TehriLakeFestival2019, organised by @UTDBofficial , inaugurated by @PujyaSwamiji ,@tsrawatbjp ji & @drdhansinghuk ji. Also great to organise & lead aarti at the banks of Bhagirathi Ganga in #Tehri! Click here...

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Feb 21 2019

Saints & Sweepers Meet & Eat Together

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Today at the Parmarth Niketan camp in Kumbh Mela, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji led a historic event during which Saints and the sanitation workers who have performed the most noxious tasks at the Kumbh joined hands and hearts in a ceremony that honored the sweepers. Then the saints, rishikumars and guests at the Parmarth camp fed the sweepers in a large feast and then sat down to join them for a celebratory meal or bhandara. Under the vision and guidance of H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President and Spiritual...

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Feb 20 2019

Full Moon Snan with Hon’ble Governor and Indigenous Leaders

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On the auspicious day of Maghi Poornima, a special full moon Snan was further illuminated by the presence of the Honorable Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel, who joined H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, in taking a dip at the sacred Sangam. They were accompanied by leaders of the Peace Pledge Project, who joined from the Netherlands and other European countries, Dutch water experts, and...

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Feb 17 2019

Tribal Leaders from 40+ Nations, Hon’ble Vice President of India

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History Created: Tribal Leaders from 40+ Nations, Hon’ble Vice President of India, Hon’ble UP Governor, Pujya Swamiji and World’s Tribal Leaders Converge at the Kumbh Mela for the Preservation of Nature, Culture & Future Prayagraj: Resplendent in colorful robes adorned with feathers and a kaleidoscope of patterns, tribal leaders from across the world welcomed Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu and Hon’ble Uttar Pradesh Governor Shri Ram Naik in an unforgettable moment of global unity. It was so beautiful to welcome Honble Vice President of India @MVenkaiahNaidu & Honble Governor...

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Feb 17 2019

Special Yagna Performed in Honor of Kashmir Jawans

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Prayagraj: This morning, H.H. Pujya Swami Chidandand Saraswati led a very special yagna at the Parmarth Niketan camp on the banks of the Sangam to honor the 37 CRPF Jawans that were martyred in a terrorist attack yesterday in Kashmir’s Pulwama. The yagna was for "Shanti, Shakti and Shraddhanjali.” Accompanied by Aditya Puri, Managing Director of HDFC Bank and globally renowned yoga teachers from the United States, Kia Miller and Tommy Rosen, as well as pilgrims from around the world, Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati prayed for the souls of...

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Feb 17 2019

Discussing a Clean River Ganga and the Water Parliament

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Hon’ble Sri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister & Hon’ble Sri Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat are welcomed by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji to the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Discussing a Clean River Ganga and the Water Parliament at the Kumbh Mela with Hon’ble Sri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister Close and intricate link between protecting our rivers and the Girl Child shares the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Sri Vijay Rupani during visit to Parmarth Niketan Kumbh Camp Prayagraj: Hon’ble Sri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shipping and...

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Feb 16 2019

Expanding the Vedic Education for a Divine India at Parmarth Camp

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Prayagraj: Parmarth Niketan Kumbh camp hosted a dialogue organized by Mata Lalita Devi Sewashram, in association with Bhojpuri Snagam Magazine, to expand the vision of the Indian education system and to expand its overall plan of action. The group was welcomed and blessed by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram. With a focus on the confluence of wisdom and ultra-modern scientific knowledge, the group spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the education system, and the importance of parental guidance and support in youth embracing a vedic...

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drops of nectar

  • Don't worry so much about giving your children cars. Worry about giving them Sanskaras!

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • We must not only light the oil lamp in our temples, but also light the lamp in our own hearts.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Do not wait for miracles. You ARE the miracle! Never forget the miracle of yourself!

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Come to nature, be with nature, and change your nature.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Be happy, be peaceful. Embrace all, include all, exclude none.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Always cultivate an attitude of gratitude.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Accept whatever comes as Prasad from God. Whatever He gives us, a hut or a castle, is His divine gift.

    - Pujya Swamiji

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