A 3-day celebration honoring the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur founder’s transformative impact on tens of thousands across the globe.
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East Stroudsburg, PA
The Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) is hosting the Festival of Bliss, a momentous private event from September 26 to 28, which mirrors the immersive retreats of major spiritual organizations.
Attendees will participate in meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual growth workshops, all curated to facilitate harmony between the mind, body, soul, and the surrounding natural environment. These experiences are designed not just for personal enrichment but to inspire participants to give back and engage with the broader Poconos community.
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center (SRSC) is a 400-acre wellness and community center designed to promote healthy living, reflection, and service. Envisioned by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, a spiritual luminary and humanitarian, SRSC will be a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to recharge, learn practical tools for self-improvement, and connect with nature, while contributing positively to the local community and economy.
Event Highlights
The thoughtfully curated Festival of Bliss will feature:
Daily Spiritual Discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji – Illuminating talks that inspire inner transformation.
Devotional Music – Soulful performances by the renowned Sachin-Jigar duo.
Mega Humanitarian Camp – Hands-on initiative bridging gaps in healthcare and packing meals for the underserved.
Lakeside Ceremonies, Yoga, and Meditation – Opportunities to reconnect with nature and the self.
Nature Walks – Exploring SRSC’s lake and serene forest trails.
Atmarpit Diksha ceremony – Sacred initiation to a life of spiritual pursuit under the Guru’s guidance.
About Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji
A spiritual visionary, humanitarian, and global peace ambassador, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji has guided seekers worldwide on the path of Self-Realization. The founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) draws inspiration from his spiritual Master, Shrimad Rajchandraji, who is well-known as Mahatma Gandhi’s spiritual mentor. Pujya Gurudevshri’s universal message emphasizes cultivating self awareness, living with compassion, and serving others selflessly. He has led thousands of discourses and meditation retreats and addressed international forums across the globe.
His humanitarian vision has inspired Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC), a holistic initiative, active across all continents, offering health care, humanitarian care, women care, child care, education care, animal welfare, and environmental programs. In 2023, Pujya Gurudevshri was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity by Claremont School of Theology, Los Angeles for his contributions to spirituality and selfless service.
About Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC)
Guided by Pujya Gurudevshri, SRLC offers a comprehensive, 360-degree holistic program dedicated to the welfare of humans, animals, and the environment. It is powered by genuine empathy, love and care of highly motivated volunteers serving selflessly. Awarded special consultative status by the United Nations ECOSOC, SRLC has impacted millions worldwide. Recently, SRLC’s Mission Africa was launched to address hunger, poverty, and unemployment in 16 nations of the continent.
For more details and registration information, please check out: srmd.org/festival-of-bliss
