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May 07 2020

Africa’s Faith Leadership in Times of Crisis: Ramadan Response to COVID-19

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Eminent Muslim leaders of Africa and India along with heads of international interfaith organisations came together in unity and oneness to discuss the important role of Faith Leaders at this time, especially during Ramadan, in urging communities to stay safe, well and uplifted. Faith can keep us both spiritually grounded and physically safe if we are living consciously but also conscientiously following guidelines and rules. Hosted by Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), with technical support from UNICEF Tanzania, UNICEF Africa, and in partnership with United Religions Initiative and Water Supply &...

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May 01 2020

Ganga Saptami Celebrated on the Rejuvenated Banks of Maa Ganga!

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On the divine holy day of Ganga Saptami, we celebrated with an incredible livestream of Ganga Aarti and special Meditation and Mantras by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji from the banks of Maa Ganga at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh as they shared and appealed to us to pledge that once this Lockdown is lifted we will continue to allow our sacred Rivers to flow freely and unpolluted for all. On the auspicious occasion, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji expressed His joy to find Maa Ganga in...

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Apr 30 2020

Ganga Saptami Celebrations ~ Special Satsang

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In the midst of rain, hail and weather challenges we were so glad to share an incredible moment of calm and serenity with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji leading us in a very special Ganga Saptami mantras, meditation and Ganga Aarti. Let us take this time of Lockdown to pledge that once this Lockdown is lifted we will continue to allow our sacred Rivers to flow freely and unpolluted for all....

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Apr 28 2020

Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharyaji Jayanti Celebrations at Parmarth

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Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharyaji Jayanti Celebrations ~ Special Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji, and Saints of Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Join us as we celebrate the 1232nd Jayanti of Sri Adi Shankaraji with Chanting, Prayer and Satsang. Learn about the life and divine teachings of Bhagawan Adi Shankaracharyaji, how he exemplified the union of bhakti yoga (devotion), gyan yoga (wisdom) and karma yoga (yoga in action). Let us pledge to unite as a country and as humanity in an appeal and practice of...

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Apr 28 2020

Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti Celebrations Enliven Parmarth Niketan

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLA1Gtb_p7I Adi Shankaracharya ji is credited with unifying and establishing the main tenets of thought in Hinduism. His two core ideals – that there isn’t one God or many gods, there is only God and that, unlike Buddhist beliefs, the soul (Atman) does exist – form the foundation of His consolidation of the Advaita Vedanta. It’s no wonder, then, that His Jayanti – the anniversary of the date of His incarnation – is celebrated throughout India and around the world. In a divine Satsang and a beautiful puja peppered with the...

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Apr 27 2020

Special Akshay Tritiya Celebrations at Parmarth

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Akshaya Tritiya is a sacred springtime festival in the Hindu and Jain traditions. It is considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar to begin a new venture, project or resolution, or undertake any new beginning, as whatever is begun on this day is believed to achieve eternal success. The day of Akshaya Tritiya is also Parasurama Jayanti, the birthday of Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. It signifies the turn of the Satya Yuga to Treta Yuga. With all these incredible changes happening on...

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Apr 22 2020

Earth Day 2020: Planting Seeds for a New Normal

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Powerful Online Earth Day at Home Webinar on  "Planting the Seeds for a New Normal" Brings Together Faith Leaders, the United Nations and Leading Faith Based Organisation to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Earth Day  GLOBAL: Today on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, Parmarth Niketan and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance brought together Faith Leaders, the United Nations and Leading Faith Based Organisations from all over the world to unite with one vision of how humanity can move forward from this Covid 19 crisis into a period of healing and harmony...

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Apr 15 2020

Online Interfaith Meeting organised by Sphere India and UNICEF & Live Global Prayer organised by the Indian Yoga Association

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Yesterday Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji participated in two online events. Firstly, an online meeting of Interfaith Leaders organised by Sphere India and UNICEF, and secondly a Live Global Prayer event with India’s greatest Yogacharyas, organised by the Indian Yoga Association. The Interfaith Solidarity Alliance Meeting was an inspiring and productive discussion with Sphere India, WHO, UNICEF India and many others. Pujya Swamiji and Sadhviji both shared their joy at the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance is a part of their initiatives. Other panelists included Sister Urmilji of Brahmakumari Rajyoga...

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Apr 11 2020

Special Online Webinar on “Proactive Faith Leadership in Times of Crisis in Africa and India in Responding to Covid-19”

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The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance organized and led a special high-level webinar in partnership with UNICEF Tanzania on "Proactive Faith Leadership in the Time of Crisis" with interfaith leaders of Africa and India. This was the second in GIWA's series of Interfaith Webinars on the topic of the Corona Crisis. The panel brought together eminent Christian Leaders of Africa on the eve of Easter Sunday. There was a fruitful discussion with regard to uniting together as faith communities to conquer the challenges faced by the world today. All the panelists encouraged...

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Apr 08 2020

Hanuman Janmotsav at Parmarth Niketan

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Yesterday was the sacred day of Hanuman Janmotsav, the day that Hanumanji came onto Earth and embodied devotion, love and service -- serving as the divine inspiration for devotees around the world and for all those hoping/wanting to be of service to God and to this planet. Here are some picture highlights of the Hanuman Janmostav prayers and blessings live stream, beginning with Sunderkand Path, followed by divine chanting of Hanuman Chalisa and then beautiful messages on Hanumanji’s divine example by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawatiji and...

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