Nawan Nagar, July 2026

Guru Purnima is a sacred day that honors the relationship between a guru and a disciple. It is believed to be the day when God Shiva became a teacher, so he is remembered as Adi Guru, the Primordial Guru. Each year, disciples use this occasion to express gratitude toward their spiritual teacher.

Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) celebrated Guru Purnima on July 29, 2026 at the Lighthouse Center in Nawan Nagar. Sant Baljit Singh Ji spent more than 20 continuous hours with attendees, creating an atmosphere filled with joy, devotion, and warmth. The account below shares how this special day unfolded.

Gearing up for the celebration

Preparing an event of this size takes months of planning. Volunteers organize accommodation, food, transportation, and event operations. They also prepare for weather changes, emergencies, and continue VMRK’s charitable services at the same time. Many volunteer teams were formed, each with its own responsibilities. Their experience from previous years helped them improve their approach and serve the crowd even better.

Three large tents were set up for the main event. At the entrance, canopies displayed sacred symbols such as “ॐ” (Om), “ॐ Namah Shivay” (“Om, I bow to Shiva”), and “ॐ Shri Gurave Namah” (“Om, I bow to the revered Guru”). A large flag of God Hanuman mounted above the central tent fluttered in the wind and added to the spiritual atmosphere.

A special part of Guru Purnima is the chance for attendees to walk past the dais for darshan of Sant Baljit Singh Ji at close proximity. To make this smooth, the main tents were divided into 12 seating sections. Past experience showed that attendees from distant states often arrive days early, while local attendees usually come on the day itself. Because Guru Purnima fell on a midweek workday this year, most locals were expected in the evening, when the tents would likely be full. To accommodate everyone, volunteers prepared 12 additional seating sections in the open ground beyond the tents. Since the event takes place during the monsoon season, the entire seating area was equipped with wall‑mounted fans and air coolers to keep attendees comfortable in the muggy heat.

Event day

On the day of the event, a vibrant and festive energy filled the grounds. Road safety volunteers guided vehicles as they arrived. Security volunteers helped attendees find their seating sections. Another team supported senior citizens and people with special needs, offering wheelchairs, cars, and electric shuttle carts. These volunteers assisted across the entire event area. Meanwhile, another team worked with quiet devotion as they decorated the dais and the pathway with beautiful flower arrangements and rangoli.

At around 6 pm, professional singers began performing devotional songs. Ten large LED screens and audio systems were installed so everyone could enjoy the program. Later in the evening, Sant Baljit Singh Ji arrived, and the joy among the waiting attendees was boundless. As he walked slowly along the pathway, he exchanged warm smiles with people seated on both sides. The auspiciousness of the occasion made the moment feel even more special. After taking his seat on the dais, he spoke briefly and said he would stay until every attendee had their turn for darshan.

Darshan program

The devotional singers resumed their performance as the darshan program began. One by one, attendees walked past the dais — some carrying flowers, others folding their hands in reverence. Those waiting for their turn, and those who stayed afterward, continued to enjoy the devotional songs. Many sang, clapped, and even danced with heartfelt joy. Volunteers moved through the seating sections offering water and lassi (sweet buttermilk) to keep everyone hydrated.

Because of the huge crowd, darshan continued throughout the night into the following day. Sant Baljit Singh Ji smiled warmly throughout, sometimes seated and sometimes standing at the dais. Professional singers such as Masha Ali, Sardar Ali, Feroz Khan, Roshan Prince, Master Saleem, Lovish Love, Mani Ladla, Lovejeet, and Sonu Surjit performed devotional bhajans during the long program.

Around 4 pm, the darshan program concluded 20 hours after it began. Attendees gathered around the dais and Sant Baljit Singh Ji addressed the crowd for about 40 minutes. He then led a call‑and‑response chant: “Adi Guru, Jagatguru, Guruon ke Guru, Parampita, Parameshwar, Shiv Bhagwan Ji ki Jai.” This praise honors God Shiva as the Primordial Guru, the Universal Guru, the Guru of all Gurus, the Supreme Father, and the Supreme God.

As he spoke each phrase, the attendees repeated it with deep devotion, filling the atmosphere with spiritual energy. Before departing, he encouraged everyone to continue enjoying the devotional songs and dance for some more time. His exit from the venue moved many deeply, bringing tears to the eyes of attendees.

To close the day, VMRK volunteers helped everyone depart smoothly. Attendees were offered food takeaway facilities and shuttle services to nearby railway stations.

Charitable services at Guru Purnima 2026

Service to humanity lies at the heart of VMRK’s values, and Guru Purnima is one of the occasions when this commitment becomes visible through action. As part of this year’s celebration, VMRK organized free medical camps and blood donation camps, and distributed hygiene kits and educational materials. Each initiative was designed to reach as many underprivileged individuals as possible.