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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.

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.

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.

Ananda Maya Ashram in Guatemala, founded by Ácárya Satyamitrananda Avadhúta in January 2024, has completed a transformative year of spiritual growth and service. Welcoming students from around the world, the ashram offers deep immersion in Tantra Yoga, Neohumanism, and Prout. Many visitors have been inspired to take initiation (diksha) and deepen their spiritual path. With daily meditation, asana practice, and inspiring classes, the ashram continues to cultivate a vibrant, supportive community. To learn more or plan a visit, explore: anandamayaashram.org.

From February 12–16, 2025, a meditation retreat at Ananda Girisuta Master Unit, North Carolina brought together eleven participants for deep spiritual immersion, led by Ácárya Diiptimánánanda Avadhúta and Avadhútiká Ananda Acirá Ácáryá. Observing Maonavrata (vow of silence) for most of the retreat, participants experienced profound inner stillness. A highlight was the participation of a devoted family from Atlanta, inspired by Meditation Steps, who received initiation during the retreat. The event offered a powerful space for inner growth, spiritual discipline, and heartfelt connection, reinforcing the transformative power of collective meditation.

New York Sector continues to emphasize the importance of the seminar system, with major units actively organizing seminars and Ácáryas serving as trainers and coordinators. In Los Altos Hills, a hybrid seminar led by Avadhútiká Ánanda Acirá Ácáryá featured classes by Ácárya Diiptimanánanda Avadhúta. New York, Vancouver, and 15 other units also hosted seminars, ensuring that Margiis receive regular spiritual training and inspiration. These gatherings strengthen collective learning and support the deepening of Ananda Marga philosophy and practice across the sector.

On February 8, 2025, Ácárya Anudhyanánanda Avadhúta organized a deeply inspiring 12-hour Katha Kiirtana, where over a hundred Margiis and Ácáryas of all ages shared heartfelt stories, dreams, and mystical experiences with Bábá. Each speaker was followed by soulful Kiirtana, creating a devotional rhythm throughout the day. This powerful spiritual gathering has become a cherished annual tradition over the past three years, offering a sacred space for reflection, inspiration, and deeper connection on the spiritual path.