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We were very fortunate that Swamiji visited New Zealand again this year, from 7 – 13 April. The topic of his lectures and satsangs was “Awakening peace and compassion in the heart through Yoga in Daily Life”.

In March 2014, H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji’s annual world peace tour took him to various places throughout the United States and Canada.

The Budapest Water Summit took place in the frame of the UN International Year of Water Cooperation, from 8-11 October 2013 in Budapest, organized in cooperation with UN institutions in order to discuss the most important issues related to the preservation of the world's water resources and the provision of safe drinking water.

The Water Summit was opened by H.E. Mr János Áder, President of the Republic  of Hungary and H.E. Mr Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations.H.H. Swamiji was invited to the Water Summit as a speaker on behalf of the Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council & Yoga in Daily Life Fellowship.

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As a part of his world peace tour and the visit to the USA, H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji visited the UN Headquarter in New York and participated in a special event of the titled Partnerships Forum "Partnering for Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development". Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuri accompanied Swamiji at this exceptional event that was organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in collaboration other UN departments.

The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne have just celebrated the 2013 World Interfaith Harmony Week and launched the Harmony DVD. World Interfaith Harmony Week is a UN Observance which is the first week of February every year. The DVD was screened at Federation Square on the Big Screen for eight days, twice a day and at random times.

Several Revered Spiritual Luminaries joined Swamiji and practioners of Yoga in Daily Life to plant a World Peace Tree. The auspicious occasson took place during the Kumbha Mela in Illahabad at Triveni Pushpa Park, Priyag Raj. It was a historic moment which marked the meeting of different cultures with one goal - to serve humanity.

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Kumbha Mela Allahabad 2013-Triveni Sangam Puja

ROYAL MAKAR SANKRANTI BATH

Guests & Visits with Swamiji at the Mela

World Peace Tree Planted at the Kumbh Mela

A Recollection of Inspiring events and functions with H.H Swamiji

On August 15 three auspicious events were celebrated at once. Next to Swamiji's Birthday and the Independence Day of India, Swamiji also planted His 66th & 67th World Peace Trees.

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Blessings from Annapurna

On Wednesday March 16, Canada's very first Peace Tree was planted by His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda in Richmond, a suburb of Vancouver, BC.

Despite weather forecasts for rain, the sun showed its glorious face as more than forty people, including an Official from the City of Vancouver, as well as representatives from various yoga Centers attended the Ceremony and initiated the tree with Mantras and blessings.