Serve everyone as part of the family of God.

Sant Baljit Singh Ji

In 2014, Sant Baljit Singh Ji saw pilgrims undertaking the Kanwar Yatra while balancing their kanwar on their shoulders. The pilgrims were walking barefoot and many had foot sores. On seeing their plight, his heart went out to the pilgrims. Immediately, Sant Baljit Singh Ji advised Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra to hold medical camps to serve the kanwarias every year.

Inspired by Sant Baljit Singh Ji’s words, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) began planning its charitable program to hold kanwar camps for the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage throughout the month of Sawan. That spark ignited VMRK’s pilgrimage services program that has expanded year on year to support pilgrims on many yatras (pilgrimages) throughout the year.

2014

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra launched its program of week long kanwar camps to offer medical facilities, food, and rest to the pilgrims undertaking the annual Kanwar Yatra.

2022

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra extended its pilgrimage services program to support pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

2023

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra further expanded the program by offering pilgrimage services at the Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple and the Shri Manimahesh Yatra.

2024

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra began serving devotees visiting Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and Shree Saptashrungi Nivasini Devi Temple, as well as pilgrims on the Adi Kailash Yatra, Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra, and Kinnaur Kailash Yatra.

2025

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra expanded its pilgrimage services program to support pilgrims visiting the Kumbh Mela, Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple, and Shri Goga Ji Temple.

Kanwar Yatra

61 VMRK kanwar camps in 2025!

61 VMRK kanwar camps in 2025!

Inspired by Sant Baljit Singh Ji, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) has been serving kanwarias during the Kanwar Yatra since 2014. Please see Kanwar Yatra Pilgrimage Services for links to reports of VMRK's annual kanwar camps. This year, VMRK organized 61 kanwar camps...

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Kanwar Yatra 2024: 24-hour care and support

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The annual Kanwar Yatra begins with the onset of the Sawan month. It is a pilgrimage marked by endurance, sacrifice, and devotion to Lord Shiva. The pilgrims, called kanwarias, walk hundreds of miles, often barefoot, to carry holy water from sacred rivers to their...

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Kanwar Yatra 2023: serving amid nature’s fury

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When the Kanwar Yatra resumed in 2022, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) promptly recommenced its charitable program of camps to support the kanwarias with medical care, food, refreshments, and rest. Read more in our blog post: Organizing the kanwar camps 2022. From...

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In 2022, the Kanwar Yatra resumed after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As in previous years, Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) received permission from local administrations to organize camps to serve the kanwarias (pilgrims). VMRK organized 53 camps in...

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By serving humanity, by loving humanity, we are serving God only, we are loving God only.

Sant Baljit Singh Ji