RISHIKESH, INDIA, June 3, 2002: June 3rd was the 50th birthday of HH Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj (Pujya Muniji),the President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India and also the founder/chairman of India Heritage Research Foundation, the international non-profit organization which is bringing out an Encyclopedia of Hinduism. A three-day Sadhana and Seva Camp was held from June 1-3 at Parmarth Niketan Rishikesh as part of the birthday celebrations. Among the many activities of the camp were, a special yoga and meditation class, Ganga puja, Ganga Seva clean up, planting of sacred trees, and a free Medical Health Camp for the local poor. For more information, e-mail “source” above.
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