The members of Visvamitra Gurukulam in Italy welcomed Swamiji at the airport, marking the beginning of this spiritual odyssey.

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This day is also observed as Gita Jayanti as Lord Krishna did Gita upadesam to Arjuna on this day. Hindus observe upavasam on this day and chant Bhagavad Gita. Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Cuttack organized Bhagavad Gita chanting event and Swamiji graced the last day of the event and provided his blessings. Swamiji was given traditional welcome at the event.

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Swamiji visited the Ram mandir on 13th December, 2024 to seek Lord Rama’s blessings.

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With the blessings of Swamiji, Kanya Puja along with Sadhu Bhandara was successfully conducted on the day of Vijayadasami. Kanya Puja is an important puja during Navaratri where small girls who represent Mother Goddess are worshipped.

Kanya puja is usually done on Ashtami, Navami or Dasami day of Navartri or Dussera. Goddess Durga’s nine avatars, known as Navadurga, are adored as nine tiny girls. Members of yoga vidya Gurukulam participated in the special Kanya puja and the Sadhu Bhandara.

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The nine day festival of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Mother Durga and her nine avatars – Navadurga. Each day is marked by a unique colour dedicated to mother, embodying distinct virtues and qualities

Day 1 – Shailaputri

The worship of Goddess Shailaputri is undertaken to reach a high state of consciousness. Orange color is dedicated to mother Shailaputri. Orange signifies energy and happiness.

Day 2 – Brahmacharini

This day signifies piousness. Goddess Brahmacharni blesses everyone with success, wisdom and knowledge. White color is dedicated to mother Brahmacharini. White denotes peace and purity.

Day 3 – Chandraghanta

The Goddess, stands for showering supreme bliss through knowledge, and emotional balance. Red color is dedicated to mother Chandraghanta. Red signifies beauty and fearlessness.

Day 4 – Kushmanda

She showers worshippers with energy to grow. The Goddess is believed to have created the world with her divine smile. Royal blue is dedicated to mother Kushmanda. Royal blue signifies health and wealth.

Day 5 – Skandamata

She represents motherly affection. Worshipping the goddess is said to bring wisdom, wealth, power and prosperity. Yellow is dedicated to mother Skandamata. Yellow denotes happiness and brightness.

Day 6 – Katyayani

She is invoked with prayers to put an end to all our inner turmoil. Green color is dedicated to mother Katyayani. Green denotes new beginnings and growth.

Day 7 – Kalaratri

With her worship, devotees get the solace and comfort at night to rest as the goddess destroys the fear of darkness. Seventh night of navratri puja has special significance as it awakens the powers and helps attain siddhis. Grey color is dedicated to mother Kalaratri. Grey signifies the strength of transformation.

Day 8 – Mahargauri

Worshipping her means inviting that energy within the person to propel them forward and be liberated. Purple is dedicated to mother Mahagauri. Purple denotes the power of intellect and peace.

Day 9 – Sidhidhatri

She is worshipped for going beyond the logical mind to explore more. It is said she makes the impossible, possible. Peacock green is dedicated to mother Sidhidhatri. Peacock green signifies the fulfillment of wishes.

Special puja happens at Yoga Vidya Gurukulam in Uttarkashi on all nine nights of Navaratri. Kanya Puja along with Sadhu Bhandara is planned on the day of Vijayadasami. Yoga Vidya Gurukulam wishes everyone a happy Navaratri.

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Visvamitra Awards of Excellence 2024 will take place on Thursday, May 9 at India house in Bucharest under the guidance of Swamiji.

The award jury consists of Amalia Anghel – Doctor and founder of Skinmed, Sebastian Bodu – University professor, Raluca Chisu – Founder and CEO of Kinetobebe, Federico Pipitone – Entrepreneur, Ștefania Rossitto – Yoga teacher, Arianna Squillante – Doctor & alternative medicine, Laura Talamoni – Entrepreneur in agriculture, Tereza Tranakas – Oxygen founder and CEO. Indian Ambassador to Romania, Mr Rahul Shrivastava will host the award ceremony.

Partners of the ceremony are OXYGEN, Finnovators, Shri Shilajit and Diamond Merchants. For more information about the award ceremony, visit https://visvamitra.eu/

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As the outcome of the discussions, Siracusa Mayor Mr. Franceso Italia agreed to conduct International Yoga Day on June 21. Swamiji presented the Visvamitra diary of vedic year, 5125 to the Mayor of Siracusa. Mr. Franceso Italia has a great respect for Yoga and Indian traditions.

On 2019, the Mayor participated in Swamiji’s Nirvana Shatakam class and honored the teaching tradition of Visvamitra Gurukulam.

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Elaborate Special Abhishekam and Pooja at the Adhistanam of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati was performed. Book release event of Puja Swamiji’s Bhaja Govindam and Nirvana Shatakam happened at seminar hall followed by the Satsang. Sanyasi Students of Pujya Swamiji were honoured. Finally, hundreds of sadhus participated in the Sadhu Bhandara.

Swami Ananda Saraswati, along with members of Yoga Vidya Gurukulam participated in the occasion and received the blessings of Pujya Swamiji.

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