Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony at Heartfulness Meditation Center, Udaipur

On Wednesday,  on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, the foundation stone laying ceremony of the ashram building was conducted at the premises of the Heartfulness Meditation Center in Udaipur. The event took place at 11:00 AM, with Shri Kamlesh D. Patel, the global guide of the Heartfulness Meditation Organization, participating online from the headquarters, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad. Prior to the ceremony, he also conducted a meditation session.

Expressing his joy, Shri Patel remarked on the significance of laying the foundation of the Udaipur ashram on the revered occasion of Ram Navami. He emphasized Lord Shri Ram's exemplary character and stated that just as Lord Ram is revered by all, the Heartfulness organization endeavors to guide all seekers towards becoming complete human beings. He further announced that with the grace of the Divine, the birth anniversary of Shri Ram Chandra Maharaj, the founder of the Shri Ram Chandra Mission, will be celebrated on April 30, 2025, at the new ashram building of the Heartfulness Udaipur Center.

Coordinator Dr. Rakesh Dashora mentioned that on this occasion, the chief guest, Shrimati Nivrutti Kumari Mevada, laid the foundation stone of the Udaipur Heartfulness Ashram. He highlighted her significant contribution, as she herself practices Heartfulness meditation, and praised her for this notable achievement for Udaipur. Shri Mukesh Patel, a Heartfulness trainer and deputy secretary of Raj Bhavan, informed that Shri Daji has named the Udaipur ashram "The Wisdom Center," underscoring Daji's pivotal role in the allocation of the ashram land. He also expressed gratitude to the Rajasthan government for providing the ashram land at concessional rates.

Special guests, including Shri Vijay Bhai Vyasa, chief architect of the Heartfulness headquarters, Kanha, and Shri Vijay Vyasa, chief architect, who came from Kanha, described the project as Daji's dream project. The five-story building, estimated to cost approximately 6.72 crore, will be funded through financial contributions received from the headquarters and donations from practitioners. Architect Shri Amit Khandelwal from Rajasthan revealed that the ashram building will feature amenities such as parking areas, a meditation hall, a children's center, a lobby, a kitchen area, a dining hall, as well as office space, dormitories, and accommodation rooms.

Rajasthan's regional facilitator, Shrimati Madhu Mahata, welcomed the construction committee chairman, Narendra Mahata, and other members, and extended gratitude to all present after the program's conclusion.