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Mar 15 2024

Successful Conclusion of the 7-Day International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan Ashram

Successful Conclusion of the 7-Day International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, that featured 1500 international guests from over 75 countries, Revered Saints, Spiritual Masters & Yogacharyas, and Internationally Acclaimed Musicians The majestic town of Rishikesh, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and on the banks of the sacred Ganges, witnessed the successful culmination of the 7-day International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Under the divine guidance of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Director of IYF, the...

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Mar 14 2024

People From Over 75 Countries Conclude IYF 2024

People From Over 75 Countries Gathered For a Sacred Prayer Circle for World Peace & an Eco-Friendly Holi Celebration on the banks of Ganga; gather for an enlightening discourse with Dr. Isazhwar Basavareddi; and conclude the day with a concert by Sivamani, and celebrate Pujya Sadhviji’s 53rd birthday Highlights from the final day included a beautiful and special Ganga Aarti in which international participants representing over 75 countries gathered to pray for World Peace. Participants of the annual world famous International Yoga Festival celebrated a special, eco-friendly, green, YOGIC Holi with...

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Mar 13 2024

Day 6 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyTVBBdlUVc International Guests Make a Special Visit to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, popularly known as the Beatles Ashram on Day 6 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan The second to last day of IYF of the International Yoga Festival was another beautiful day as over 75 countries represented, came together to celebrate peace and love while celebrated musicians MC YOGI, Gurnimit Singh, Daphne Tse and more joined in a special collaborative concert. IYF is organised by Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh with the support of Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, in association...

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Mar 12 2024

Day 5 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

Revered Saints and Spiritual Masters, Including Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Seane Corn, and Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Discuss how to Bridging the Divide During this Time of War and Divisiveness that Permeates the Globe at Day 5 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan; Internationally Acclaimed Artist Daphne Tse of ers a concert in the name of Love Day 5 of the International Yoga Festival was dedicated to a Wisdom Talk on a huge question on so many minds today: with so much war and divisiveness, what can we do...

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Mar 11 2024

Day 4 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

World Renowned Ayurvedic and Spiritual Experts Including Vaidya Dr. Padma Nayani Raju, Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram, María Alejandra Avcharian and Anand Mehotra Of er Insights into the Power of Ayurveda to Heal at Day 4 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Among the highlights of Day 4 of the International Yoga Festival was an enlightening Wisdom Talk on the Power of Ayurveda to Heal, lead by world leaders in the field, including Vaidya Dr. Padma Nayani Raju, Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram, María Alejandra Avcharian and Anand Mehotra. The day finished...

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Mar 10 2024

Day 3 of International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

Spiritual Masters Pujya Maa Hansa Ji and Shri Gauranga Das Ji join us for Day 3 of International Yoga festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, and Padamshri Kailash Kher Treats Participants with Unique Blend of Indian Folk and Sufi Music  A highlight of Day 3 was a Spiritual Plenary Session on Living Yoga for Peace and Sustainability with H.H. Pujya Chidanand Saraswati Ji, Pujya Maa Hansa Yogendra Ji, Gauranga Das Ji, and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji IYF is organised by Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh with the support of Incredible India, Ministry of...

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Mar 09 2024

Day 2 of The International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

The Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen (Retd) offers a keynote address on Day 2 of The International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Luke Coutinho Gives Inspiring Plenary on Wellness, Followed by Spectacular Performance by Internationally Acclaimed Recording Artist MC YOGI IYF is organised by Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh with the support of Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, in association with Ministry of Culture and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and was officially inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen (Retd)  and will have the visit of...

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Mar 08 2024

Maha Shivratri begins the International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

IYF is organised by Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh with the support of Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, in association with Ministry of Culture and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and will be officially inaugurated on 9th March by the Hon’ble Governor of  Uttarakhand Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singhji and will have the visit of other Hon’ble Ministers, Diplomats and Dignitaries throughout the week (please see more below). A special Maha Shivratri was celebrated today with great enthusiasm and joy by the participants of the annual world famous International Yoga Festival who...

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Mar 07 2024

International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh all set to welcome 1200 Yoga lovers from 75 nations

IYF is organised by Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh with the support of Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, in association with Ministry of Culture and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and will be officially inaugurated on 9th March by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh Ji and will have the visit of other Hon’ble Ministers, Diplomats and Dignitaries throughout the week. HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, President of Parmarth Niketan and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji, Director International Yoga Festival, welcome home Yoga Presenters and Participants from across...

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Mar 05 2024

A Celebration of Education, Culture, and Environmental Stewardship at Parmarth Vidya Mandir

A beautiful program at our Parmarth Vidya Mandir School in the presence of HH Pujya Swamiji, Pujya Sadhviji and philanthropist and industrialist Shri Dinesh Shahra. Scholarship awards were awarded to students excelling in karate, yoga, music, and other offerings at our vocational training centers. The event featured captivating cultural and yoga performances by our students, with Pujya Swamiji and Dinesh Shahra emphasizing the importance of valuing and preserving our environment and protecting Mother Earth. Pujya Swamiji stressed the importance of Indian culture and values. Pujya Swamiji inspired everyone to do their part...

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