Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra organizes events during devotional festivals and commemorative occasions as a free service to those who wish to come together to celebrate these festivals in grandeur, but may not be able to afford the associated costs. These events also offer free food, accommodation, and medical services, around the clock as well as charitable activities for the surrounding communities.
Pimpalner, February 2025 On February 8, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) celebrated the birth anniversary of our beloved Great Grand Master at the Pimpalner center in the Indian state of Maharashtra. To commemorate this occasion, Sant Baljit Singh Ji gave a spiritual...
On special occasions, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra hosts events that feature a spiritual discourse by Sant Baljit Singh Ji. Often, the events offer the opportunity to learn the meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
The events are guided by the cornerstones of Sant Baljit Singh Ji’s teachings of unity in diversity, service to humanity, compassion for all, a natural lifestyle, and devotion to the omnipresent God pervading all. These teachings inspire accompanying charitable activities to serve the event attendees and surrounding communities. The activities include medical camps, blood donation camps, and distributing educational material to underprivileged students.
Nawan Nagar, October 2024 Every year, the autumn (Ashvin) Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, the Divine Cosmic Mother, and her nine divine manifestations. During this period, devotees observe fasting, listen to devotional songs, visit sacred temples of...
The Navratri festival, usually held for nine days, celebrates Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms: Shailaputri Maa, Brahmacharini Maa, Chandraghanta Maa, Kushmanda Maa, Skandmata Maa, Katyayani Maa, Kalratri Maa, Mahagauri Maa, and Siddhidatri Maa. Each day of the festival is associated with one form of Goddess Durga. A sacred text—the Devi Mahatmya (The Glory of the Goddess)—explains the extraordinary virtues and greatness of each form and is read as a reminder about them.
The spring and autumn Navratri Festivals are celebrated each year at Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra, Nawan Nagar, India. We are pleased to share stories of these celebrations.
Nawan Nagar, July 2023 On the full-moon day of July 3, 2023 Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) celebrated Guru Purnima at its center in Nawan Nagar in the state of Haryana in India. With permission from the authorities and help from volunteers who came from many parts...
The word Guru is a union of the Sanskrit words gu and ru wherein gu means darkness and ru means light. A Guru gives the light of knowledge to the disciples to dispel their darkness of ignorance. Guru Purnima celebrates the significance of the guru-disciple relationship. On this auspicious day, disciples express their gratitude towards their spiritual teacher.
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full-moon day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashada (June-July of the Gregorian calendar). Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra celebrates Guru Purnima to express gratitude to our spiritual teacher, Sant Baljit Singh Ji.
Nawan Nagar, July 2023 Sawan Shivratri falls on the last day of the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage undertaken by the devotees of Lord Shiva. Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) honors the pilgrims' devotion to the Divine by celebrating Sawan Shivratri at its center in...
The auspicious month of Sawan or Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme being. He has the role of protecting, transforming, creating, and recreating the material universe. In his highest form, Lord Shiva is timeless and absolute reality, without form or limits. He represents the primal soul, atman, and the value of meditation, devotion, and self-discipline.
In recognition of Lord Shiva at this time of year, millions of people (Kawariyas) traditionally go on religious pilgrimages, bathe in sacred rivers, and make resolutions to demonstrate their love and devotion for the Divine. Here are some stories of these celebrations.
