Culture and Celebration

Over 800 internationals from 56 countries celebrated the Indian festival of Navratri at the picturesque Art of Living International Center, in the presence of Gurudev.

Titled 'Naad Tarang, the symphony had​ 70 Veena artists from different backgrounds performing together in a symbolic gesture for peace and harmony as a curtain raiser for the World Culture Festival 2016.

Thousands of people celebrated the World Happiness Day in a live interaction with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at The Art of Living Happiness Festival in Japan.

“Shivaratri is the day of Lord Shiva. Shiva is the Lord of meditation and therefore the Lord of awakening. Shivaratri is thus an occasion to awaken one’s self from all sorts of slumber. It signifies being aware of everything you have and being grateful about it. Be grateful for the happiness which leads to growth, and also for sadness which gives a depth to life."

Christmas Celebrations arrive at the time of the year when nature is still and silent. The genuine message of love springs forth when the mind goes within and connects with its source.

The Sneh Milan event brought together communities with the message of unity for humanity.

In his address, Gurudev stressed on imbibing discipline in life. Government can be imposed from outside but discipline comes from within, he said, adding that discipline was necessary for reformers and rulers both.

Thousands gathered at the Art of Living International Center in Bangalore, India to join Gurudev in the traditional Shivaratri celebrations.