Dec
06
2013
GSWS 2013: Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati
Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati address our delegates on the topic of "From Illness to Wellness". ...
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Nov
06
2013
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla come to Parmarth
Their Royal Highnesses, Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, paid an official visit to Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh as the first destination of their nine-day visit to India. Arriving just before sunset, Their Royal Highnesses took part in the sacred evening Aarti Ceremony (ritual of lights), which is an internationally-renowned highlight of Parmarth Niketan's daily activities. Prior to the Aarti, they observed the final offering of a Yagna (fire ceremony) for World Peace and Environmental Preservation, led by the President of Parmarth Niketan, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. Offering...
Oct
06
2013
Global Summit of Wellness & Spa
Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji graced the two-day Global Summit of Wellness and Spa in Delhi, which was also attended by eminent leaders such as H.H. the Dalai Lama. This summit brought together a group of wellness centers, retreat and spa experts, but included a whole section on "Inward," the inner part of wellness, which is what Pujya Swamiji and Sadhviji spoke upon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqymIduLQpU ...
Sep
26
2013
Launch of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance
Global Interfaith WASH Alliance to Promote Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Launched at the United Nations in Partnership with UNICEF Today a special alliance was launched at the UNICEF headquarters at the United Nations. Religious heads from around the world, joined by the Executive Director of UNICEF and representatives of many organizations officially launched the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), an alliance of leaders of faith working together to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene to people of the world. The aim of GIWA is to harness the great power and influence of the...
Sep
05
2013
Encyclopedia of Hinduism
The Encyclopedia of Hinduism is the definitive guide to one of the world's oldest and most diverse religions comprehensively compiled for the first time in history. Covering a full range of subjects—including history, civilization, culture, art, architecture, music, dance, medicine, and spirituality—in a stunning eleven volume collection with thousands of contributions from some of the world's foremost experts and scholars. ...
Aug
26
2013
Launch of Encyclopedia of Hinduism – International Edition
Launch of Encyclopedia of Hinduism - International Edition Sunday evening the 25th August and Monday morning the 26th August marked a historic moment in the spiritual and cultural history of India: the official launch of the international edition of the Encyclopedia of Hinduism. The launch ceremony was organized and hosted by the University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA. A project of India Heritage Research Foundation, founded, guided, inspired and led by one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, the Encyclopedia of Hinduism is a colossal product of...
Jul
06
2013
Project Hope – Uttarakhand Flooding Relief (English)
In the tragic flooding in Uttarakhand mid-June, innumerable people (estimates report in the thousands) lost their lives. Another 11,000 are estimated to be missing. They couldn't escape as Mother Ganga's waters rose to heights unseen in over 100 years, flowing brown and fast: with forces greater than a speeding train. Nearly 100 dharmshalas (guest houses), packed full of pilgrims fell into the river. Hundreds of cars toppled off foundation-less roads. Roads were destroyed. Bridges collapsed. Countless lives were lost, as were property, possessions and hopes. Here in Uttarakhand, under Pujya...
Jul
06
2013
Project Hope – Uttarakhand Flooding Relief (Hindi)
In the tragic flooding in Uttarakhand mid-June, innumerable people (estimates report in the thousands) lost their lives. Another 11,000 are estimated to be missing. They couldn't escape as Mother Ganga's waters rose to heights unseen in over 100 years, flowing brown and fast: with forces greater than a speeding train. Nearly 100 dharmshalas (guest houses), packed full of pilgrims fell into the river. Hundreds of cars toppled off foundation-less roads. Roads were destroyed. Bridges collapsed. Countless lives were lost, as were property, possessions and hopes. Here in Uttarakhand, under Pujya...
Jun
10
2013
Mar
08
2013
International Yoga Festival 2013
International Yoga Festival ran from the 1-7 March at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh. There were more than 475 official participants from 41 countries; however, taking into consideration those who came just for a few classes or programs, the total number of participants was nearly 800 people from 50 countries! Parmarth Niketan has been hosting International Yoga Festival since 1999, first in cooperation with Uttar Pradesh Tourism and then in cooperation with Uttarakhand Tourism. The number of participants, the diversity of the countries from which they come and the array of yogacharyas...