January 2025 Newsletter and Report

Two Sadhana Shivirs were held in January 2025: Bhakti Diwas 2025 and the Jagadguruttam Diwas Sadhana Shivir. Both events drew hundreds of devotees from across India and abroad.

Bhakti Diwas, celebrated on January 1 as part of the New Year festivities, was named by Shri Maharaji to emphasize that the New Year should be a time for contemplation and meditation rather than worldly celebrations.

Meanwhile, Jagadguru Diwas, observed on January 14, marks the auspicious occasion when Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj was honored as Jagadguruttam—the Supreme Jagadguru of this age—by the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, an esteemed assembly of 500 distinguished scholars.

Lohri, a cherished tradition since the time of Shri Maharaji, was joyously celebrated in the presence of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat President, H.H. Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji. Devotees gathered around the bonfire, singing bhajans and dancing in devotion, seeking divine blessings in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

We were also deeply honored to host a delegation from the Ministry of External Affairs, comprising 51 members from 31 countries, for a tour of our world-famous Prem Mandir. The delegates were left speechless by the temple’s unparalleled beauty, rich spiritual heritage, and the profound sense of peace it emanated.

Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Barsana, joyously celebrated its 18th anniversary in the esteemed presence of the JKP Presidents, H.H. Sushri Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and H.H. Sushri Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji. Doctors and caregivers gathered at Jagadguru Dham, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to Shri Maharaji for granting them the divine opportunity to serve humanity while simultaneously serving God. The celebration was deeply moving and filled with devotion.

India’s Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across all our ashrams, hospitals, and schools, marked by the hoisting of the Indian flag and the singing of the National Anthem.

Alongside these spiritual programmes, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat continued its commitment to seva through large-scale philanthropic initiatives, including the distribution of over 50,000 winter blankets, 1,500 desk benches for schools, and essential supplies to thousands of children, villagers, and patients. Specialist medical camps in ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and dermatology, together with the inauguration of new medical equipment, further strengthened the charitable healthcare services provided through Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya.

The quarter also marked important milestones for Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education, including the successful hosting of the International Conference 2026 at Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalaya. Another memorable highlight was the visit of Her Excellency, the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, to Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, reflecting the growing recognition of the divine vision established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.
The following report presents a summary of the spiritual, educational, charitable, and community initiatives undertaken during January, February, and March 2026.