Rishikesh: International Yoga and Kundalini Kriya Yoga Festival held at Swami Samarpan Ashram, Tapovan

• Hundreds of devotees and spiritual seekers arrived from across the country and abroad
• During the period of Navaratri, devotees, seekers, and worshippers arrive at the ashram in particularly large numbers.
• During navratra period, in addition to seeking blessings, they also actively participate in the *Havan* (sacred fire rituals) and *Puja* (worship ceremonies) held at the ashram.
• During the festival of Navaratri, Swami Samarpan Ashram has emerged as a global hub for spiritual convergence.
• Devotees and spiritual seekers from diverse cultural backgrounds are experiencing a profound sense of unity through the practice of Yoga.
• Seekers have arrived at the ashram from various nations, including Spain, Argentina, Germany, Austria, the USA, France, Australia, Ukraine, and Russia.
• The continuous arrival of spiritual seekers and devotees at the ashram remains unabated.
• The International Avadhut Guru, Shri Swami Samarpananand Saraswati Maharaj, recently visited the United Nations (UN) in the USA to deliver a discourse on the subject of global peace
• Swami Samarpananand Saraswati Maharaj also participated in the “World Hindu Economic Forum” (WHEF) held in Australia in 2025
• Every year, a *Panchagni Sadhana* (five-fire austerity practice) is conducted at the ashram for the sake of global peace; this practice spans the months of January through May
• Renowned business leaders, politicians, and other prominent personalities from across the country are arriving at the ashram

Rishikesh: (Manoj Rautela) Currently, hundreds of devotees from both India and abroad are arriving at the Swami Samarpan Ashram, situated in Tapovan. Here, one can witness a magnificent confluence of Yoga and spiritual practice (*Sadhana*). Meanwhile, at the GMVN-located Ganga Resort, the Tourism Department of the Government of Uttarakhand is organizing an International Yoga Festival from March 18 to March 22, 2026. Coinciding with this period, a divine celebration—the International Yoga and Kundalini Kriya Yoga Festival—is also being hosted at Swami Samarpan Ashram, Tapovan, under the aegis of the Samarpan School of Yoga and Tantra. During the auspicious season of Navaratri, devotees, spiritual seekers, and disciples arrive at the ashram in particularly large numbers. During this time, alongside seeking blessings, they actively participate in the *Havan* and *Puja* rituals conducted there—an experience that bears fruit in the form of a successful and fulfilling life for them. Any spiritual seeker or devotee is welcome to visit the ashram, provided they adhere to the principles of discipline and cleanliness. The *Puja* rituals and *Divya Darshan* (divine viewing) are conducted strictly in accordance with traditional rites and protocols.

During this sacred festival, spiritual seekers and devotees are arriving in large numbers from various countries across the globe, including Spain, Argentina, Germany, Austria, the USA, France, Australia, Ukraine, and Russia. …are participating. Thus, the Ashram has emerged as a hub for a global spiritual confluence, where seekers from diverse cultures are experiencing unity through the practice of Yoga. This festival is being held under the divine guidance of the International Avadhut Guru, Shri Swami Samarpananand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, who is conducting the spiritual practices in accordance with the ancient Indian tradition of Yoga. In his presence, seekers are experiencing not merely the techniques of Yoga, but also its profound spiritual dimensions. During this period, Guruji observes a vow of silence. Consequently—and most notably—Yogini Anamika, a very close disciple of Guruji, is actively assisting in the festival by organizing and leading various programs. Her dedication and spiritual practice are infusing the entire event with a unique energy and sense of discipline.

According to Swami Samarpananand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, “India has always been a *Vishwa Guru* (Global Teacher) and, through this divine tradition of Yoga, is once again capable of providing direction to the world. Yoga is not limited merely to physical exercises or *asanas*; rather, it is a complete art of living. It establishes a balance between *Samsara* (worldly life) and spirituality. Yoga offers us a path to discover our inner self, our true potential, and the divine love that resides within us. It is a science that leads to self-realization, peace, and universal unity.” He further stated, “In the modern era, Yoga is not merely a tradition, but a necessity for both the present and the future. Let us embrace Yoga—as a beautiful, universal science that paves the way for global peace, love, and harmony.”