News Archive

On November 15th 2003, several thousands of visitors from all over India, as well as guests and devotees from countries far and wide, gathered at the Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram to witness the official declaration of Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Ji as successor of Dharmsamrat Paramhans Swami Madhavananda Ji.

The international yoga conference "YOGACON-2004" will be held from 16th to 18th of January, 2004, in Jaipur/India. The main theme of the Conference will be "Yoga in daily life for harmony of body, mind and soul". You too can participate as delegate (with lecture/demonstration/paper) or guest.

On October 25th, 2003 in Prague/Czech Republic an International Conference called "How can each of us contribute towards peace and harmony in the world" will take place, that will address topics of World Peace, Tolerance, Respect and Understanding among Nations, Cultures and Religions. The Conference was initiated by Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda and it is yet another event in a series of conferences, forums and meetings that promote awareness of Unity, Understanding, Spirituality and Peace among all.

On September 11 2003, in commemoration of the 80th birthday of His Holiness Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Swami Madhavanandaji (who is known as Holy Guruji), a great celebration took place in Jadan ashram in Rajasthan/India. It was held in the presence of Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sri Ashok Gehlot.

Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda supports the "International Day of Peace Vigil" iniciative and appeals to the whole "Yoga in Daily Life" community worldwide to dedicate our thoughts and prayers on this particular day for World Peace.

On Monday 28th July 2003, in the heart of the Indian Thar Desert, a significant multi-cultural and multi-religious environmental event took place. More than 200 delegates representing fourteen countries participated in an International Tree Plantation Action Conference. This occasion follows the United Nations' Earth Charter proposal to reforest arid regions of the world.

On June 5th, 2003 in Ostrava/Czech Republic a Conference named "Development of Spirituality for World Peace" will take place, that will address topics of World Peace, Tolerance, Respect and Understanding among Nations, Cultures and Religions.

On June 9th 2003 a fundraising event took place to support the flood victimis of Sri Lanka. In Vienna/Austria Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Indian Parliament and Prince of Kashmir lectured on the topic of Vedanta in front of an international audience and several dignitaries and prominent guests. His complete lecture is now available online in MP3 format. Please join our efforts and donate your contribution to support this campaign!

In May 2003 Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda visited Croatia where he held many different programs: several public lectures, international yoga seminar and many satsangs with disciples. Swamiji's visit received great media and public attention and culminated with the public lecture in Zagreb's Dome Of Sports. With 2500 visitors it was the largest audience in Europe ever to be present at one of Swamiji’s programs.

Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda is paying a yearly spring visit to India with a group of disciples.