Delighted at Shri Shiwanand Dwivedi’s inclusion as national co-Convener (Social Media Dept) of BJP.
Delighted at Shri Shiwanand Dwivedi’s inclusion as national co-Convener (Social Media Dept) of BJP. Wished him the very best for his new innings and responsibility.
Glimpses: Homage to #SriAurobindo
Glimpses: Homage to #SriAurobindo on 15 August, 2026, by Hon’ble Chief Minister of #WestBengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari.
It was a happy and pleasant occasion to welcome and receive Shri Dattatreya Hosabale Ji,
It was a happy and pleasant occasion to welcome and receive Shri Dattatreya Hosabale Ji, Sarkaryavah, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Kolkata, which is Sri Aurobindo’s birthplace, on the Rishi’s 154th Birth Anniversary and on India’s 80th #IndependenceDay. Had a very enriching discussion on thought-leaders of the freedom …
Was happy to participate in the #IndependenceDay celebrations
Was happy to participate in the #IndependenceDay celebrations at Balika Siksha Sadan, Kolkata. An impressive array of cultural and physical education performances were put together by students exuding patriotism and national strength & the ideal of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat. Had a very interesting interaction with students, many of whom had very thought …
HarGharTiranga
#HarGharTiranga “…Generations come and go. New combinations arrive and vanish, but that for which the national symbol stands – that ineffable union of jana-desha-dharma – remains forever, simple and steadfast as Eternity, mirrored in the fugitive minds of its myriad worshippers…” (Sister Nivedita, National Flag, Modern Review, 1909)
It is always a happy and energising feeling to meet Shri B.L.Santhosh Ji
It is always a happy and energising feeling to meet Shri B.L.Santhosh Ji, National General Secretary (Organisation) BJP & Trustee, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation. Very interesting always to exchange the latest books & articles with him & to discuss narratives, ideas & intellectual, social and political trends. Refreshing …
At Lumbini, visited the sacred Mayadevi Temple & the iconic Asokan Pillar.
At Lumbini, visited the sacred Mayadevi Temple & the iconic Asokan Pillar. Was warmly welcomed by my friend and leading scholar of Buddhism Professor Arvind Kumar Singh, Dr B.R.Ambedkar ICCR, Chair Professor at Lumbini Buddhist University. Was happy to receive his latest book “The Dhammapada: Retelling the Verses & Stories …
Visited the Angulimala Vihara and the Angulimala
Stupa, within the ancient city limits Shravasti. Visited the Angulimala Vihara and the Angulimala Stupa, within the ancient city limits Shravasti. A new decorated pathway is being erected and beautification work is being undertaken. The area is adjacent to the new airport that is coming up on Shravasti. Also visited …
Always an elevating feeling to visit Jetavana at Shravasti
Always an elevating feeling to visit Jetavana at Shravasti, where Lord Buddha spent 25 Varshavas – monsoons. A place which is replete with lore and history. Work on upgrading infrastructure and connectivity in and around Shravasti, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Buddha Circuit” roadmap, is proceeding apace. …
The Piprahwa Stupa, at Kapilavastu, Siddharthnagar
The Piprahwa Stupa, at Kapilavastu, Siddharthnagar, UP, is where a portion of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, later known as the Piprahwa Gem Relics were excavated. Later a part of it was taken out of India by the Pepe family. Through the timely and decisive intervention of Prime Minister …
Was happy to unveil a statue of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Badkulla,
Was happy to unveil a statue of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Badkulla, Nadia. The initiative to commission and to erect the statue was taken by the Badkulla Boys Club. The statue has been beautifully sculpted by Shri Sanjay Pal son of veteran sculptor from Nadia, late Shri Nemai Pal. …
It was a day well spent at Vivekananda Kendra,
It was a day well spent at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. As always a visit to the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial, is reinvigorating and deeply inspiring. Offered homage at the Samadhi of Ma. Eknath Ranade Ji, a spot that radiates energy and dynamic vibration & spent time with the elders of …
At Nagercoil, called on Mananiya Balakrishnan Ji, President, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.
At Nagercoil, called on Mananiya Balakrishnan Ji, President, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. Wished him a very speedy recovery and good health. In our long association with Balakrishnan Ji, he has always come across as the very embodiment of the mantra of “One Life, One Mission.” He has dedicated a lifetime, from …
“For the next fifty years this alone shall be our keynote – this, our great Mother India…”
“For the next fifty years this alone shall be our keynote – this, our great Mother India…” – Swami Vivekananda (The Future of India, 14 February, 1897)