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INDIA, June 13, 2003: In 1998 H.H. Chidananda Saraswati (Pujya Muniji) traveled to the holy land of Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash, in Tibet, with H.H. Swami Gurusharananandji Maharaj and H.H. Sant Shri Rameshbhai Oza. While there he saw the desperateness of the local situation; there were no medical facilities for hundreds of miles. People frequently suffered or even died from basic, treatable altitude sickness due to lack of medical attention. There is no indoor place to stay — all must camp in tents. Pujya Muniji vowed that he would do something for the local people and for all the pilgrims who travel there. After two-and-a-half years spent in discussions with the Chinese government and the Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Tourism for the region, he finally obtained permission for the project. In December, 2000, permission was granted to build an ashram and a hospital in the sacred land. The project is hoped to be a spring board for other, much needed, humanitarian projects in the area, including schools, vocational training programs, etc. July 13, 2003, is Full Moon day — Guru Purnima Day at Mansarovar. The opening ceremony of the ashram and a special Guru Purnima puja as well as cultural programs will be held at Lake Mansarovar on this auspicious day.

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