National Diwali (Shri Mahalakshmi) Puja 2015 and Sahaja Marriages

H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust

“JAI SHRI MATAJI”

NATIONAL DIWALI (SHRI MAHALAKSHMI) PUJA 2015 AND SAHAJA MARRIAGES

13TH November to 15TH November 2015 at Jaipur, Rajasthan.

MahaLakshmi principle

Mahalakshmi Principle starts after the Lakshmi Tattwa has manifested itself: means when the Lakshmi has been shown through affluence and the satisfaction of affluence, then the Mahalakshmi Principle starts developing in us,then we think of our ascent.

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With the Blessings of Her Holiness Shri Mataji, Diwali Puja is being organised in Jaipur at National Level from 13TH Nov. to 15TH Nov. 2015.

As you are already aware, Rajasthan is one of the most picturesque States in India and Jaipur being its capital, has its own place in history. Shri Mataji has also visited Jaipur on a number of occasions. Weather during Diwali Puja period remains pleasant .However, it is better to bring light winter clothing.

Our Beloved Mother has always showered her blessings especially on Rajasthan, be it spiritually or otherwise. Spiritually, Mother has taken Her birth twice in Rajasthan in the past, once as Shri Gangaur and second time as Sati Mata. Mother’s fore-fathers belonged to Chittorgarh in Rajasthan and they were from SISODIA dynasty. Mother has narrated all this in her speeches.

Jaipur also has the distinction of being blessed with a Sahaj public School which was inaugurated by Shri Mataji on 26th November 2010. The school is situated at Mansarovar .The hostel facility is also available for Boy students.

Childrens of Sahaj Public school performing in front of Shri Mataji

At Jaipur School Campus

Marriages are also performed during this period. Internationally also, Sahaja Yogis/Yoginis are informed about the Marriages so that if they are willing to come to India, they can also send their applications for Marriages at the earliest.

Sahaja Yogis from Rajasthan and India invite the Sahaja Yogi brothers and sisters from the World over to come to Jaipur and be a part of Diwali Puja Celebrations/Seminar and enjoy the collective Puja and the Divine vibrations of our Beloved Mother.

Schedule for 3 days programme is attached herewith:

Also please find attached the Marriages Circular/instructions, along with Marriage forms.

** SEMINAR SCHEDULE**

VENUE: OPPOSITE MAHARSHI ARVING INSTITUTE, V.T. ROAD, SHIPRA PATH, MANSAROWAR, JAIPUR

National Diwali Puja and Marriage Celebrations

at Jaipur (Rajasthan) 13TH November to 15TH November 2015

Day 1 – 13TH November 2015 (Friday)

Day 2 – 14TH November 2015 (Saturday)

Day 3 – 15TH November 2015 ( Sunday)

**SEMINAR EXPENSES**

*** MODE OF PAYMENT OF SEMINAR EXPENSES***

The Bank details for deposit of Seminar expenses is as under:

Name of Bank:PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK,

Branch : Vishwakarma Industrial Area Branch, Jaipur

Account Name :“SAHAJ MAHOTSAV”

Account No. : 3906000100043408

IFSC Code : PUNB0390600

OR

Seminar expenses can also be sent through Bank Draft in favour of “SAHAJ MAHOTSAV”, payable at Jaipur.

Please send the DD at the following address –

“H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Rajasthan”,

Mandir Marg, behind Community Centre, Near Takshila Business School, Near Patel Marg, Sector No. 9, Mansarover, Jaipur-302020

However, Payment by draft should be considered as the last option, if CBS branch is not available nearby.

It has been observed that some drafts are lost in transit or received quite late leading to inconvenience to organizers and yogis.

Payment through CTS 2010 approved Multi City Cheques are also acceptable.

Note:

1. All are requested to send complete information of Seminar Amount, Deposited in Bank OR sent through bank DD should be filled up in the format as Annexure 1 (Attached) and mail at the following Email ID.

OR

By FAX on 0141-2331149

OR

By post at:-

“H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Rajasthan”, Mandir Marg, behind Community Centre, Near Takshila Business School, Near Patel Marg, Sector No.9, Mansarover, Jaipur-302020

1. For Seminar Amount deposited in groups, Badges will be handed over to one person at one time only.
2. All Sahaja Yogis/Yoginis are requested to kindly send their Seminar Amount before 15th October 2015, so that proper arrangements can be made at Seminar and Puja site.
3. Children below six years are free.

***GENERAL AND SITE LOCATION INFORMATION***

a) Jaipur is well connected through Road, Railway and Air as Jaipur is a Tourist Hub of India and is having Domestic and International Airports.

b) Jaipur is only 258 Kms from Delhi, connected through NH-8, and is well connected to other States by various National Highways, Train routes and Air.

c) Puja site is located Opp. Maharshi Arvind Institute, V.T. Road, Shipra Path, Mansarowar in Jaipur.

d) Puja site is only 8 Km from Jaipur railway station, only 9 Km from Jaipur bus stand (Sindhi Camp) and 5 Km from Jaipur International Airport. Local conveyance/Public Transport is easily available from all sides of Jaipur.

e) A reception point shall be made at the Jaipur Railway Station/Bus stand and Airport.

f) There are many hotels in Jaipur. Yogis wishing to stay in hotels can email their request to for more details and booking of Hotel accommodation.

g) Although all arrangements shall be made for bedding etc., it is advisable to bring a bed-sheet, shawl and a torch with you.

h) Care shall be taken for elder Yogis/Yoginis to provide them place to stay (with western style toilets) and dinning near Meditation Pandal, chairs in the Meditation Pandal, etc.

i) All the State Coordinators are requested to kindly send the details of cultural programmes to be performed by their respective State.

j) Metro train is also available from Jaipur Railway Station (Metro Station) to New Atish Market/Mansarover Metro Station from where local transport (Mini bus, City Bus, & Auto) are easily available at a very low fare for puja site which is hardly 2-kms away.

***CONTACT FOR OTHER QUERIES AND HELP***

1.Shri Ramesh Gupta – 09829051262

(For Hotel and Cultural Programme)

General Queries:

2.Shri Col. R.B. Singh – 09413333327

3.Shri Vijay Sharma– 09413205641

4.Shri Ramesh Vijay Ji –09414229166

5.Shri Ashok Garg–09414058022

6.Shri B.K. Purohit –09829114637

7.Shri Hukmi Chand Mundra –09314565999

8.Shri Major Vinod Kumar –08104872177

9.Shri Rajesh Ghosaliya –09413345522

For Registration

10.Shri Vijay Sharma – 09413205641

11.Shri Subodh Aggarwal–09414370596

12.Shri G.D. Pareek–09828451514

(For Agriculture)

13. Shri Dr. Virendra Singh - 09829255136

( For Tent Accommodation at Puja Site )

14.Shri P.S. Rathore –09928466900

(For Local Tranport)

15.Shri Kunal Aggarwal–09928422001

(For Yuva Shakti Co-ordinator)

Sri Shrichand Choudhary ( Convener ) Col. A.V.S. Ghuman (Trustee)

Email: Mob. 09636722240

Mob: +919829010470 & +919001892092

Shri Ramesh Gupta

Shri Mahesh SainiCity Co-ordinator, Jaipur

State Co-ordinator, Rajasthan Email:

Email: Mob: 09829051262

Mob: +919928421850

About jaipur & Rajasthan

Jaipur is a place of erstwhile Princes and mahrajas and is known for its wealthy heritage and culture, warm hospitality and is a favoured destination of many celebrities and dignatiries for solemnizing marriages

The state of Rajasthan is one of the largest in India in terms of area and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan is known for its great natural beauty and its golden desert along with historic Forts and Palaces, art and culture. The state is also part of the Golden Triangle, which includes the cities of Delhi and Agra.

The Palace on Wheels and the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are luxury trains that are a great way to explore this splendid state on the go. Online bookings of these trains are available on the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation website.

Tourist Places in Rajasthan

Jaipur

The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the largest city in the state. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, after whom the city has been named. Jaipur is best known for its beautiful palaces that attract tourists from all over the country and the world, which makes the city one of the most popular tourist places in Rajasthan.

Among the most popular places of tourist interest in Jaipur city are the Hawa Mahal, the Nahargarh Fort and the Jantar Mantar Observatory. Jaipur is also an important destination in the Golden Triangle tourist circuit which connects it to Delhi and Agra. The most interesting fact about the city of Jaipur is that it was planned according to Vastu Shastra. All the streets run from East to West and North to South.

City Palace

The City Palace is one of the best tourist places to visit in Rajasthan. It is a palace complex in Jaipur that houses the famous Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. The Chandra Mahal is one of the most popular tourist places in Rajasthan. It was once the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur and was built between 1729 and 1732. The construction of the palace was started by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber and later on, additions were made to the structure by successive rulers till the 20th century.

Amber (Amer) Fort and Palace

The Amber Fort, more generally known as the Amer Fort, Overlooking the Maota Lake, the fort is best known for its artistic representation of Hindu elements. The fort is built with red sandstone and marble and consists of the Diwan-e-Aam or the Hall of Public Audience, the Diwan-e-Khaas or the Hall of Private Audience, the Sheesh Mahal and the Sukh Niwas. Remarkably, the Sukh Niwas has a very indigenous form of air-conditioning wherein artificial winds are blown over a water cascade to cool the surroundings.

Jantar Mantar Observatory

The Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. The Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who served as a commander to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is architecturally based on the one that is present in New Delhi. Both of them were built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The king constructed five such structures in different places including Delhi, Ujjain and Mathura. The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the best preserved among all these structures and has been included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO

Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is impressive.

Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia,[1] whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.

Jaigarh Fort

The Jaigarh fort is the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts that overlook Jaipur. In Mughal times, the Jaipur region was a major weapon-producing centre for the Mughal and Rajput rulers, several of the weapons being on display in the fort's museum. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing palaces, a granary, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and giant mounted cannon-the Jai Ban (Jaivan) which is the largest cannon on wheels in the world. Jaigarh Fort is also known as the fort of victory. The display includes a collection of canons, many of which are exquisitely decorated and were used in the Mughal campaigns led by the Rajput King, Raja Man Singh.

Albert Hall Museum

Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state of India. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas Garden outside the city wall opposite new gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The building was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, assisted by Mir Tujumool Hoosein, and was opened as public museum in 1887. It is also called the Government Central Museum. Maharaja Ram Singh initially wanted this building to be a town hall, but his successor, Madho Singh II, decided it should be a museum for the art of Jaipur and included as part of the new Ram Nivas Garden. The museum has a rich collection of artefacts like paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works etc.

Udaipur

Lake Pichola

Lake Pichola is one of the most popular tourist places in Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake which has been named after the Picholi village and was created in 1362 AD. It is one of the several contiguous lakes in Udaipur, which were primarily developed to meet the irrigation and drinking requirements of the local people.

There are four islands on the lake and palaces have been developed on these lakes to provide a better view of the expanse of the lake. The four islands and the palaces built on them are:

Jag Niwas – the Lake Palace is built on this island.

Jag Mandir – the Jag Mandir is built on this island.

Mohan Mandir – a palace was built on this island and it was used by the king for watching the annual Gangaur festival celebrations.

Arsi Vilas – the Arsi Vilas is a small island which has an ammunition depot and a small palace. This palace was used by the kings to view the sunsets.

Fateh Sagar Lake & Palace

The Fateh Prakash Palace is a great choice for visitors. It was built in the early 20th century and is named after Maharana Fateh Prakash, who was the king during the construction of the palace. The palace was used as a venue by the kings in earlier days and has now been converted into a hotel. The palace is still owned by the Mewar Royal Family of Udaipur.

The Fateh Prakash Palace has won five tourism awards in the ‘Heritage Grand’ category and is one of the two authentic palace hotels in the Udaipur City Palace Complex. The palace’s counterpart is called the Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel which is quite popular with tourists visiting Udaipur.

Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort

The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, situated at an elevation of 440 feet from the city. The fort is enclosed by high and sturdy walls and encloses several palaces and temples within its complex. The Mehrangarh Fort is quite popular among tourists visiting Jodhpur and attracts tourists from all over the country and the world.

The walls of the fort still bear the imprints of cannon balls from attacks during the reign of the Rajput rulers. On the left of the fort, you can find a chattri dedicated to a soldier called Kirat Singh Soda who fell on the spot while defending the fort. Handprints can still be found on the walls and for this reason, the fort attracts a large number of tourists.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

The Umaid Bhawan Palace, originally called the Chittar Palace, is one of the world’s largest private residences. While a part of the palace is still used by the Jodhpur Royal Family, another part has been leased out to the Taj Group of Hotels and it is now being run as a heritage hotel by them.

The palace has about 347 rooms and is divided into three parts. One part of the palace is the royal residence, the other part is a heritage hotel and the third part is a museum. The Umaid Bhawan Palace museum showcases the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family. The museum also has a gallery which showcases the automobiles owned by the royal family.

Ajmer

Pushkar Lake

The Pushkar Lake is situated in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer. The Pushkar Lake is an important site of pilgrimage for Hindus. It is believed that a dip in the Pushkar Lake can cleanse sins and cure skin diseases.

Furthermore, the Brahma temple situated near the Pushkar Lake also attracts a large number of tourists from all over the country and the world. There are about 500 Hindu temples situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. The lake has about 52 bathing ghats and hundreds and thousands of pilgrims throng these ghats to take a holy dip, especially during Kartik Purnima.

The Brahma temple is one of the main attractions near the Pushkar Lake. The present structure dates back to the 14th century, while the original temple is believed to be more than 2000 years old. The Pushkar Lake has been referred to as Tirtha Raj in scriptures and is believed to be the King of all pilgrimage sites.