Archives February 2026

Today I am present here not as a minister, but as a devotee who is deeply connected with spirituality. It is essential to introduce our future generations to spirituality and culture. If even one youth connects with spirituality and culture because of my presence today, I will consider my presence successful. It is the responsibility of every Sanatani to carry our culture forward along with the revered saints. I appeal to citizens from India and abroad that Goa is a land adorned with diverse cultures and is also a deeply spiritual region. Whenever you visit Goa in the future, do come to experience this spirituality and make sure to visit Goa’s ancient temples. This was stated by Union Minister Chirag Paswan.

With the vision that Goa’s beaches should be recognized globally not merely as tourist destinations but as centers of spiritual energy, the Sea Aarti ceremony under Goa Spiritual Festival 2026 was held in a grand manner at Calangute Beach. He was speaking on this occasion.

Words fall short to praise Brahmeshanand Swamiji : Mahant Ravindrapuriji

Goa is the sacred land of Lord Parashurama. Today, the Chief Minister of Goa is striving for the upliftment of Sanatan Dharma. The entire Goa has become imbued with saffron spirit, and efforts are being made so that Goa is known not as a land of indulgence but as a land of yoga and spirituality. Brahmeshanand Swamiji is leading this sacred Parashuram Bhoomi, and words are insufficient to praise him. This was expressed by the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindrapuri Swamiji.

The auspicious beginning of the program was marked by Mahapujan at Shri Shantadurga Temple. Thereafter, amidst the resonating beats of dhol-tasha, chants of victory, and the divine Harinaam, a grand procession was taken out in the holy presence of saints and mahants. In the main ceremony that followed, the state leadership ceremonially honored the spiritual leadership (Sant Pujan), the grand Sea Maha Aarti was performed in the presence of saints, Union Minister Chirag Paswan was felicitated and shared his thoughts, revered saints delivered their blessings, and Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji was conferred the title “Goa Swami” in a grand honor by the saints and mahants. Thousands of devotees were present.

The distinguished dais was graced by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Shri Gyananand Tirth Ji – Peethadhishwar, Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh; Mahant Ravindrapuri Swamiji – President, Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad; Jagadguru Satpanthacharya Shri Gyaneshwardevacharyaji Maharaj – Tirthdham Preranapeeth, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dharmadev Maharaj Ji – Head, Hari Mandir Ashram & Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Haryana; Mahamandaleshwar Shri Janardan Hari Swamiji – Treasurer, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Maharashtra; Anant Shri Vibhushit Shri Shri 108 Taponishtha Agnihotri Pujya Swami Sampurnanand Brahmachariji – Secretary, Agni Akhada; Goswami Sushil Maharaj Ji – Bhrigu Peethadhishwar & National Coordinator, Bharatiya Sarvdharma Sansad, New Delhi; Mahamandaleshwar Narayananand Giriji Maharaj – Chennai; Sanatan Dharmabhushan Dr. Rajrajeshwar Guruji – Head, International Siddhashram Shakti Center, London (UK); Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ashutoshanand Ji – Kailas Math, Kashi; Anantbodh Chaitanya Swamiji – Founder, Sanatan Dhara Foundation, Europe; Mahamandaleshwar Radhe Radhe Babaji – Joint National General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti; Anant Shri Vibhushit Bhupendragiri Ji – Haridwar; Sant Shri Gopal Chaitanyaji Maharaj – Shri Vrindavan Dham Pal, Maharashtra; Swami Shri Anantanand Ji – Haridwar; Mahamanishi Shri Niranjan Swamiji – Head, Purusharth Ashram Seva Trust, Haridwar, along with Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Joshua D’Souza, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar, Satguru Foundation President Adv. Brahmidevi ji and many other distinguished dignitaries from various fields.

The program was compered by Vedamurti Dnyaneshwar ji. The event concluded with the Shanti Path.

Popular young Union Minister Chirag Paswan is an inspiration for today’s youth, and all the youth of Goa are urged to follow the example of leaders like him. Chirag Paswanji is working today to take India to greater heights. The Goa Spiritual Festival is being accomplished by the divine will of Gau Mata, and through this medium, an appeal is made to the entire world to come to Goa to learn yoga and culture. Goa’s culture embodies ‘Atithi Devo Bhava.’ All saints and mahants are also requested that wherever they travel, they should present the true identity of Goa before their disciples. This appeal was made by Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji.

With the divine blessings and guidance of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, Goa witnessed a truly transcendental and rare spiritual spectacle. The message that Goa is not merely a land of enjoyment but a sacred land of yoga must now resonate across the world. The state experienced an extraordinary Mahakumbh-like spiritual gathering, marking a transformative moment. Goa is changing, and the entire credit for this spiritual awakening goes to Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swamiji. For this sacred mission, all saints will continue to stand firmly in support of Swamiji. These words were expressed by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Chidambaranand Saraswatiji of the Mahanirvani Akhada.

He was addressing the gathering during the Yog Sadhana and Samudra Snan programme organized on the occasion of Goa Spiritual Festival 2026, held under the divine guidance of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, by Satguru Foundation with special support from the Government of Goa under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.

“The Spiritual Festival should continue to be celebrated at Calangute Beach” — Michael Lobo

It is our great fortune that the Goa Spiritual Festival is being celebrated in Calangute. Spiritual leaders and saints from across the world have sanctified this sacred land of Calangute with their presence. The festival should be celebrated at Calangute Beach every year, and we extend our full and unwavering support for this divine event. This was stated by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo.

The programme commenced with a grand and auspicious procession in the holy presence of saints and mahants. Amid Vedic chants, the rhythmic beats of traditional drums, and resounding spiritual slogans, the revered saints were ceremoniously welcomed. The event featured a series of sacred activities including Gopujan, Spiritual Run, Yog Sadhana, Sant Pujan, invocation of deities, and the Samudra Snan in the presence of saints. Thousands of devotees and spiritual seekers participated with deep faith and enthusiasm.

The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of several revered spiritual leaders including Jagadguru Shri Dnyaneshwardevacharyaji Maharaj (Tirthdham Prerna Peeth, Ahmedabad, Gujarat), Mahamandaleshwar Shri Janardan Hari Swamiji (Treasurer, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Maharashtra), Goswami Sushil Maharajji (Bhrigu Peethadheeshwar & National Convenor, Bharatiya Sarvadharm Sansad, New Delhi), Anant Shri Vibhushit Mahamandaleshwar Swami Chidambaranand Saraswatiji (Shri Akhada Mahanirvani, Mumbai), Sanatan Dharmabhushan Dr. Rajrajeshwar Guruji (International Siddhadashram Shakti Centre, London), Mahamandaleshwar Radhe Radhe Babaji Maharaj (Joint National General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Indore), Anant Shri Vibhushit Bhupendragiri Maharaj (Haridwar), Sant Shri Gopal Chaitanyaji Maharaj (Shri Vrindavan Dham, Maharashtra), Mohanbua Ramdasi (Sajjangad, Maharashtra), Swami Shri Anantanand Ji (Punjab), and Mahamanishi Shri Niranjan Swamiji (Purusharth Ashram Seva Trust, Haridwar), among many others.

Dignitaries present included Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, Saligao MLA Kedar Naik, Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, and Calangute Panchayat Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira, along with several distinguished guests.

“I consider myself blessed that, through the World Book of Records, Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji has recognized the work accomplished in infrastructure, human resource, and spiritual development by the Government of Goa with the cooperation of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji. This World Book of Records award is not my personal achievement; it belongs to the entire cabinet of the Goa government and to all Goans. The spiritual development that has taken place in Goa was possible solely due to the guidance of Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji. The Goa government will provide all possible support for this Goa Spiritual Festival,” stated Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.

The Chief Minister was speaking after being presented with the award by the World Book of Records during the Goa Vision program. This event was organized at Taj Vivanta, Panaji, in association with Rajdeep Builders, on the occasion of the Goa Spiritual Festival 2026 hosted by the Satguru Foundation and the Government of Goa.

Addressing the gathering, Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji remarked, “Today is a highly significant day in the history of Goa. The infrastructure, human resource, and spiritual development underway in Goa under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has been acknowledged today by the World Book of Records through the Goa Spiritual Festival. As a successful Chief Minister, his name is gaining global acclaim today. Because he has consistently worked for the state, he is a personality with the capability to lead not just Goa, but the entire nation in the future.”

Additionally, various awards across different sectors were presented during the Goa Vision program, including the Goa Spiritual Ambassador, Outstanding Industry Impact Award, Youth Entrepreneur Award, and Legacy Leadership Award.

The event was graced by entrepreneurs and dignitaries from various fields, including:

• Dr. Rajrajeshwar Guruji – Head, Shri Siddhashram Shakti Kendra, London, UK
• Swatmanand Swamiji – Spiritual Guru, USA
• Shripad Naik – Union Minister of State, Government of India
• Tarun Jain – Founder & Managing Director, World Academy of Design and Gulf Gem Lab, UAE
• Sanjay Giri – Editor-in-Chief & Managing Director, Network 10, India
• Dr. Swapnil Nagvekar – President, International Satguru Foundation UAE Council
• Veena Upadhyay – Assistant Secretary General (Foreign Affairs), Bodhigayavijjalaya 980 Institute, Thailand
• Kiran Kumar Shirikonda – Founder & Director, Value Capital, Australia
• Adv. Brahmidevi Ji – President, Satguru Foundation
• Sanjeev Dhiman – Representative Partner, National Coordinating Center for International Business Corporation, Russia

Sanguem : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stands as a timeless ideal for future generations; therefore, it is essential to understand and imbibe the depth of his vision and work.
Goa’s spirituality has reached the nation and abroad due to Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji. With the arrival of saints on the occasion of the Goa Spiritual Festival, Goa is becoming spiritual. Today, the coming generation needs to carry forward the flag of Hindu Dharma. This was stated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

The “Goa Spiritual Festival 2026,” conceived by the spiritual leader Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji and organized by Satguru Foundation in association with the Government of Goa under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, was inaugurated on 19 February at Sangampur through the grand unveiling of the majestic statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the divine presence of saints.The Chief Minister was addressing on this occasion.

The programme began auspiciously with Sangameshwar Pujan and Maha Aarti at the Triveni Sangam. Thereafter, a grand procession was taken out with great enthusiasm. Amid the chanting of Vedic mantras, the beats of traditional drums, and slogans of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the grand statue unveiling ceremony was completed. Thereafter, the main programme featured Sant Pujan, prayers, and inspiring discourses by the revered saints.

On the dais were Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji (Goa), Mahamandaleshwar Radhe Radhe Babaji Maharaj (Joint National General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti), Sanatan Dharmabhushan Dr. Raj Rajeshwar Guruji (Head – International Siddhashram Shakti Center – London), Goswami Sushil Maharajji (Bhrigu Peethashwar and National Convenor, Bharatiya Sarvdharma Sansad – Delhi), Anant Shri Vibhushit Bhupendra Giriji Swamiji (Haridwar), Mohan Buva Ramdasi (Maharashtra), and Mahamanishi Shri Niranjan Swamiji were present.

Also present were Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai, Hon’ble Public Works Minister Digambar Kamat, Satguru Foundation President Adv. Brahmideviji, and office bearers of Sangampur Shiv Samrajya Samiti and other dignitaries.

A statue of Shiv Chhatrapati should be installed in the Goa Legislative Assembly. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the king of all religions. Live like Shivaji Maharaj, and this responsibility lies with all mothers and sisters. Mothers, create Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in every household. The Aarti performed at Sangameshwar will be recorded in the history of Goa. The work being done by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant with the thought of Sanatan Dharma is commendable, said Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji.

It is a matter of joy that the ancient name Sangampur is once again becoming people-oriented. It is a matter of pride that the Goa Spiritual Festival has begun in Sangampur. Today, the cultural land of Goa and the village of Sangampur have been sanctified by the footsteps of saints. The work of Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji is inspiring for the coming generation. The Goa Spiritual Festival is bringing positive change in Gomantak. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the symbol of Rajsatta and Dharmasatta, and because of him the temple spires of Gomantak remained protected. All Goans will always remain grateful for this work, said Minister Subhash Phal Dessai.

Kundaim : Under the divine vision and guidance of the Peethadheeshwar of Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth, Padma Shri awardee Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, the grand and magnificent Goa Spiritual Festival 2026 is being organized by the Satguru Foundation in association with the Government of Goa under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, from 19th to 24th February 2026, on the sacred land of Gomantak.

This festival will offer a memorable experience, presenting to the world Goa’s rich cultural traditions, Sanatan spiritual heritage, and the proud identity of Gomantak.

Organized under the leadership of Nari Shakti, this grand celebration will further highlight Goa’s spiritual legacy at the international level.

Many Mahamandaleshwars, saints, spiritual gurus, Jagadguru, Shankaracharyas, Peethadheeshwars of various Peethas, saints from different Akhadas, and distinguished government dignitaries will grace this historic occasion.

The festival will commence on 19th February at 4:30 PM at Sangampur, Sanguem, with the grand unveiling of the majestic statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, organized by Goa Spiritual Festival and Sangampur Shiv Samrajya Samiti. The program will include Shri Sangameshwar Pujan, Maha Aarti in the presence of saints, Kalash Yatra, and blessings from revered saints.

On 20th February at 4:00 PM in Panaji, the ‘Goa Vision Summit’ will host an Award Ceremony and Intellectual Conclave.

On 21st February at 6:30 AM at Calangute Beach, the schedule includes Sant Pujan, Yog Sadhana, collective recitation of Shri Hanuman Chalisa, ‘Run for Spirituality’ Marathon, and a sacred sea bath in the presence of saints.

On 22nd February at 4:00 PM, a grand Samudra Maha Aarti , Rath Yatra, collective recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Sant Pujan, blessings from revered saints, and a musical presentation – Gajar Gomantak – will be organized.

On 23rd February at 4:00 PM in Panaji, under the Spiritual Cruise, there will be Mahadayi River Pujan, ‘Sangeet Sarita’, Felicitation Ceremony, and a devotional boat procession in the presence of saints.

On 24th February at 10:30 AM at Tapobhoomi, the festival will conclude with Gau Mata Pujan, Devsthan and Sant Sammelan, Sadguru Bhakti Mahayagya, and the Divine Brahmanushthan Ceremony.

Through this unique spiritual festival, the cultural and spiritual grandeur of Gomantak will gain global recognition. All are earnestly invited to witness and be a part of this historic celebration.

Present at the press conference – Organizing Committee President – Nilima Mandrekar, Central Office Bearers – Shubhakshan Naik, Suvarnalata Vaingankar, Ramchandra Naik, Shriraj Shelar, Sachin Gaonkar, Vedamurti Saish Parab, Shivanand Naik.

Dubai, UAE – February 4, 2026 – Padma Shri Sadguruji was felicitated at MahaBiz 2026, a landmark international business conference that drew over 1,000 global delegates from across the world, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a premier hub for international investment.

Hosted by the Global Maharashtra Business Forum (GMBF), this prestigious event was held from January 31 at the Al Habtoor Polo Club to February 1 at Atlantis, The Palm. The conference brought together entrepreneurs, MSMEs, investors, policymakers, professionals, and business forums from India, the UAE, GCC, MENA, Africa, Europe, Australia, Romania, and South-East Asia.

Centered on the theme “Contacts to Contracts,” MahaBiz 2026 emphasized actionable outcomes through structured networking meetings, the launch of the GMBF Global Directory, and the recognition of outstanding achievers, generating strong momentum for future international partnerships.

One of the key highlights of the conference was the felicitation of Padma Shri Sadguruji, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and inspirational leadership in spirituality on an international platform.

The conference was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including:
• H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India, Dubai
• H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Former Minister of Environment & Climate Change and Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council
• H.E. Tariq AlSuwaidi, Director, New Economy Department, Ministry of Economy & Tourism
• Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Trade
• Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Former Minister of State for Defence, Government of India

Also dr swapnil – International sadguru foundation council president , Adv Brahmideviji – president satguru foundation , Gajesh Mandrekar – Director of Jatved General Trading llC , Dubai and Vishwajit Gawas – Director of Jeet enterprises , Goa.
In his closing address, Dr. Suniil V. Manjjarekar, President of GMBF Global, expressed gratitude to Padma Shri Sadguruji for gracing the occasion, stating:

“MahaBiz 2026 has evolved into a global convergence point for entrepreneurs and decision-makers.”

This honor for Sadguruji underscores his profound contributions to spiritual leadership and wellness, aligning seamlessly with the forum’s vision for peaceful, sustainable, and impactful global collaborations.