In the service of God and humanity
HH Param Pujya Swamiji and Pujya Sadhviji join the delegates, stakeholders and presenters of the first-ever Ganga Awareness & Aarti Training Workshop for a recap of the two inspiring and motivating days, and to discuss plans moving forward to implement this important programme nationwide....
In His remarks to the delegates and participants of the first-ever Ganga Awareness & Aarti Training Workshop at Parmarth Nikean, Pujya Swamiji spoke of the power of Ganga to transform people and societies, and how its message of service and equanimity is so important as we face the challenges associated with climate change. “We must use inspiration, imagination and implementation to find solutions to the challenges that we face. We share during Ganga Aarti how important it is to end the use of single-use plastic and to commit to conserving,...
The presence of HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, our Acharyas and Rishikumars and our beautiful Kolkata family on the stunning new Kolkata Ghat for Aarti was a divine sight, filled with such deep meaning and historic significance. For on this date, some 25 years after Pujya Swamiji led the first Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, Aarti was offered to God where Ganga empties into the Bay of Bengal. The sacred and beloved puja had come both full-circle and full-measure! Join us...
HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji inaugurated a new Ganga Aarti at Srirampuram, New Kolkata Ghat last night, alongside Shri Amar Sarraf, Ajay Kumar, Archana Sarraf, and the entire Sarraf family; Ms. Ganga Nandini Tripathi; Acharya Deepak Sharma; Acharya Dilipji and Rishikumars of Parmarth Niketan; along with over 5000 devotees in attendance. Pujya Swamiji gave special blessings to the whole family for this divine work. Pujya Swamiji said: "Today is a historic day in the land of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda ji, the land of...
During the recent Suryagrahan - Solar Eclipse - HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji offered insights and inspiration about this unique astronomical event, sharing that all significant events such as this are dependent upon how we on Earth conserve, preserve and protect our environment. "As long as we have rivers and trees and forests, we will be able to enjoy and celebrate these events. If nature is degraded, if nature is exploited, we won't have eclipses or any other events to celebrate." Pujya Swamiji's powerful words took on added meaning as...
During the recent Suryagrahan - Solar Eclipse - HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji offered insights and inspiration about this unique astronomical event, sharing that all significant events such as this are dependent upon how we on Earth conserve, preserve and protect our environment. "As long as we have rivers and trees and forests, we will be able to enjoy and celebrate these events. If nature is degraded, if nature is exploited, we won't have eclipses or any other events to celebrate." Pujya Swamiji's powerful words took on added meaning as...
Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shares Pitra Paksha itself is very important which is performed on the Banks of the river and at the Holy place for the peace of the souls of the departed ancestors. He also shares - It is very important for our younger generation to understand the spiritual and scientific aspect of Indian tradition beliefs and develop an advanced culture and civilization associated with its values. At present, the new generation is also associated with traditional beliefs for the sustainable survival and development of future generations so that...
HH Param Pujya Swamiji welcomes Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhamiji; Hon’ble Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Former Governor of Uttarakhand Smt Baby Rani Mauryaji, Hon’ble Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Subodh Uniyalji, HESCO Founder Dr. Anil Prakash Joshiji; Speaker of Uttarakhand Assembly, Smt Ritu Khanduriji, MLA Smt Renu Bishtji and Others. For Day-long Celebrations Also a Strategy Session to Address the Needs of the Region. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand leads a pledge to act and serve Himalayas as Hanumanji protecting it for future generations to come. He says that time has...
As we celebrate Himalaya Diwas today, we do so recognizing that these majestic peaks that have protected us and nurtured us for thousands of years are in grave danger from the relentless effects of man-made climate change. For millions of years, these sacred mountains have flourished, providing the planet and its inhabitants with literally everything that it needs to survive. And, in just a little over 100 years, humans have created an environment that threatens their very existence. But, it's not just the Himalayas. This is a global issue - one...
