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An Enchanting Diwali
The festival of lights was celebrated with a special Lakshmi and Ganesha Pooja in the evening, which was lead by Pujya Swamiji. During the beautiful ceremony, flowers, fruits, sweets and prayers were offered in gratitude for the abundance and grace that the Divine Mother fills our lives with every moment and minute of our lives.…
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Presentation of Encyclopedia to Pujya Sant Shri Morari Bapuji
Pujya Morari Bapuji came to Parmarth and after his beautiful discourse, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and I presented him the new international edition of the Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Pujya Bapuji had done the first katha in the Kumbha Mela to raise awareness for the Encyclopedia when it was just a divine vision. It was such…
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Launch of the Encyclopedia of Hinduism at the Vigyan Bhawan
The evening of October 10th marked a historic moment in the cultural history of India: the launch of the International Edition of the Encyclopedia of Hinduism at a glorious function in Vigyan Bhavan, organized by India Heritage Research Foundation and Global Citizen Forum. The Chief Guest of the function was the Hon’ble Vice President of…
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Gandhi Jayanti: Join the Clean, Green and Serene Revolution
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (Pujya Swamiji), President of Parmarth Niketan, Co-Founder of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and Founder of Ganga Action Parivar, has for the past decade, inspired the Clean, Green and Serene Initiative, organizing several large scale clean-ups and greening activities on major holidays and festivals. He has always consistently encouraged making…
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India’s Diverse Spiritual Traditions with HH the Dala Lamaji
From the 20-21st of September, HH the Dalai Lamaji invited hundreds of spiritual and religious leaders for a two-day ‘Meeting of Diverse Spiritual Traditions in India.’ The interfaith dialogue discussed the promotion of human values with a secular, inclusive and innovative approach as well as suggestions to foster inter-religious harmony. On the occasion HH the…
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Green Mantra ‘Pitri Tarpan Ped Arpan’ by Pujya Swamiji
During the time of Pitri Paksha, people from all over India pay tribute and perform tarpan (sacred ritual) to honour their ancestors. Ganga Action Parivar, Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) and Panchnad Smarak Trust, Panjabi Mahasabha (Uttarakhand) performed this ritual on Parmarth’s Ganga Ghat in honour of those who had lost their lives during the massacre in…
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World Alliance of Religions in Seoul, South Korea
A message of peace, unity and oneness resounded in Seoul, South Korea when over 120 interfaith leaders joined together with ambassadors and representatives of over 24 countries for the World Alliance of Religions to sign a petition for peace and pledge their commitment to serve together for world peace. Over three hundred thousand participants gathered…
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Independence Day Celebrations at Parmarth: Pollution Free India
The Independence Day celebrations started with a special flag hoisting ceremony along with a speech that inspired all in attendance to pledge and to actively participate in protecting and preserving Mother India. A special, heartfelt tribute was paid to the freedom-fighters and forefathers of our nation. Inspired by Pujya Swamiji’s vision of Clean, Green and…
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Green Raksha Bhandhan Festival
A very special Raksha Bandhan ceremony took place at Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) today. The Rishikumars (students of the Parmarth Gurukul) underwent a yagno pavit (sacred thread) ceremony in the morning. The three sacred strings of the yagno pavit denote, as Pujya Swamiji explains, the three gunas – sattva (reality), rajas (passion), and tamas (darkness) which…
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Poets for Ganga at Parmarth
Nearly 425 poets of the Rashtriya Kavi Sangam (National Poets Confluence) from over 20 states of India came together on the banks of Mother Ganga at Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) for a very special gathering dedicated to preserving and protecting Mother Ganga, which is not only a lifeline to 500 million people but also a vital…
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Hollywood to the Himalayas is the enlightening memoir of Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, a reluctant spiritual seeker who finds her true self and lifelong calling when she travels to India.
