In the service of God and humanity
From Parmarth Niketan and HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, heartfelt wishes on the sacred occasion of Tulsi Vivah. 🌿 This divine union of Maa Tulsi and Bhagwan Vishnu symbolizes purity, devotion, and the eternal bond between the soul and the Divine. Tulsi Vivah reminds us to honor nature and live with faith, love, and surrender. May this day fill every heart with divine grace, peace, and prosperity...
Heartfelt greetings from Parmarth Niketan and HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the folk festival of Uttarakhand - Igas Bagwal, celebrated in the sacred land of Devbhoomi Himalayas! Igas reminds us to be grateful to our soil, culture, traditions, and Mother Nature. This festival fills our lives with Divine Light. Let us each become a small lamp of Igas and together illuminate our beloved Himalayan homeland once again....
From Parmarth Niketan, on the sacred banks of Maa Ganga, and on behalf of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, we extend heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. This festival is a divine symbol of reverence for the Sun, Nature, and the sacred water sources that sustain life. It embodies purity, simplicity, and devotion, serving as a living dialogue between humanity and the environment. This sacred celebration reminds us that protecting and preserving Mother Nature is the truest form of worship -when we honor the elements of creation,...
In the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s vision of a Clean India and in response to the call of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a grand "Shramdaan Mahadaan – Cleanliness is Service" was organized at Parmarth Niketan with the blessings of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and the guidance of Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji. HH Pujya Swami Ji’s said, "Cleanliness is not just about the outer environment, it is the purification of our character, consciousness, and the national spirit. When we all dedicate one day, one hour, together in...
On Himalaya Day HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares a profound message – The Himalayas are far more than snow-clad peaks and rocky terrain; they are the lifeline of India and all of Asia. From these sacred heights flows Maa Ganga, carrying life, purity, and grace to millions. The Himalayas are our eternal “oxygen bank” and “spiritual reservoir,” a living pilgrimage that safeguards the very breath of life. Let us unite in devotion and responsibility to protect and preserve the sacred breath of the Himalayas and the divine flow of...
From Parmarth Niketan, we extend our warmest wishes on Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. May Vighnaharta, Mangalakarta, and Siddhidata Lord Ganesha bless all with wisdom, patience, discernment, peace, and prosperity. The divine form of Shri Ganesh is not only an object of devotion but also a profound philosophical message: His large head inspires us to nurture higher thoughts. His trunk teaches that even the small details of life matter. His big ears symbolize listening with patience. His single tusk reflects the truth that Truth is One. His humble vehicle, the mouse, teaches that with...
On this sacred confluence of Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti, and Sanskrit Diwas, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji sends blessings from the holy banks of Ma Ganga at Parmarth Niketan — for protection, purity, wisdom, and the preservation of our timeless culture. May the divine thread of love and unity, the radiance of the Gayatri Mantra, and the eternal wisdom of the Sanskrit language guide us towards harmony, service, and spiritual awakening. रक्षा बंधन भाई-बहन के प्रेम का पावन पर्व है। यह केवल संबंधों की डोर नहीं, अपितु संस्कृति, प्रकृति और संतति...
पूज्य स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी का संदेश —नारी शक्ति संस्कार, संस्कृति और प्रकृति की संरक्षक है। वट सावित्री पर्व अपने परिवार, परंपरा और पर्यावरण को अक्षुण्ण रखने का संकल्प. Women are the protectors of values, culture, and nature. The festival of Vat Savitri is a pledge to preserve one’s family, traditions, and the environment. ...
At Parmarth Niketan, under the divine guidance of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, we are reminded that every leaf, every bird, every river, and every living being is a sacred expression of the Divine. On this International Day for Biodiversity, let us pledge to preserve the rich tapestry of life that Mother Earth offers us and make ‘environmental protection’ not just an action, but a sacred sanskar (value). 🌍💚...
GIWA’s Co-Founder, Param Pujya Swamiji, joined District Magistrate Mr. Ashish Chauhan for the inauguration of the Kanwad Mela. As part of the event, they traveled to a hilly region in Pauri Garhwal, Rishikesh, where Parmarth established a Rudraksh Van—a sacred grove initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. In collaboration with Parmarth, GIWA volunteers participated in a large-scale tree plantation drive at this location. The initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to climate action, aimed at combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and protecting Mother Earth for future generations. We believe that every tree...