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We warmly invite you to view the complete March 2025 edition of Crimson Dawn in a beautifully formatted PDF version. This issue is filled with inspiring news, spiritual reflections, and updates from across the New York Sector and beyond. Explore the full stories, event highlights, photos, and contributions from our global Ananda Marga community—all thoughtfully compiled to uplift and inform. Click below to enjoy the complete publication in its original layout and share it with others who may find inspiration in its pages.
Ananda Marga was honored to participate in a beautifully organized interfaith event hosted by Dr. Hari Shukla, with support from Harmony Interfaith, World Yoga Community, and the Asian American Forum. Ácárya Abhiramananda Avadhúta inaugurated the program by lighting the ceremonial candle, marking the start of interfaith prayers. The gathering brought together spiritual leaders, elected officials, and community members, fostering meaningful connections and dialogue. With the presence of six Ácáryas, the event helped introduce Ananda Marga to a wider audience and strengthened collaboration among diverse spiritual traditions.
In Denver, Colorado, the Women’s Welfare Department (WWD), led by Avadhútiká Ánanda Kalyánmitrá Ácáryá, is enhancing the Denver WWD Jagrti to create a more welcoming and functional space for women. Renovations include building a guest bathroom and adding a division wall to improve privacy and comfort. Construction began in March 2025, following a GoFundMe campaign to support the project. This initiative reflects Ananda Marga’s spirit of service, providing a dignified, supportive environment where women can connect, grow, and feel empowered.
Join us for the Ananda Marga Summer Conference 2025, June 29–July 6 at Ananda Kanan Retreat Center, Missouri. Enjoy a week of meditation, Kiirtan, philosophy classes, workshops, and joyful community living, with special programs for children and youth. This year’s theme is “Transforming Youth Through Service and Spirituality.” All are welcome!
On February 16, 2025, an awareness evening was held at the Long Island Holiday Inn, supported by Sri Naveen Sahib, a respected industrialist and longtime sympathizer. The event highlighted the Ananda Marga Health and Wellness Center in Connecticut, located on a beautiful 101-acre Master Unit, Ananda Kalptaru. It served as a platform to share Ananda Marga’s values, wellness initiatives, and future vision, while fostering connections with philanthropists and community leaders. Ácárya Abhiramananda Avadhúta, Ácárya Kovid Brahmacárii, Ácárya Dhruva, and Sister Devika represented Ananda Marga at the event.
From February 26 to March 3, 2025, Ácárya Diiptimánánanda Avadhúta and Avadhútiká Ánanda Acirá Ácáryá led a meditation and adventure retreat on Maui Island, Hawaii—part of the Los Angeles Region, New York Sector. Each day included Paincajanya, yoga, meditation, and outdoor excursions to rainforests, waterfalls, Haleakalā volcano, and Molokini Island for snorkeling. Participants enjoyed Kiirtana, spiritual talks, and collective Dharma Cakra with local Margiis. Highlights included whale watching, swimming with green sea turtles, and meditation in nature, creating a deeply uplifting spiritual and joyful experience in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
Avadhútiká Ánanda Siddheshvarii Ácáryá and Ácárya Rágátmananda Avadhúta recently held a beautiful meditation retreat in Cuatro Ciénegas, México, a unique desert oasis known as a Pueblo Mágico. Among 17 participants, six received initiation, marking a milestone on their spiritual path. The retreat included yoga, philosophy, art, Akhanda Kiirtana, and a sitar concert by Dada Rágátmananda, creating an inspiring atmosphere. Following the retreat, a new yoga initiative began at a local high school in Monclova, starting with a class for 150 students, opening the door to share meditation and wellness with youth in the region.