
Ganga Pujan, 1008 lamps mark Maharishi's death anniversary
PRAYAGRAJ (Maha Media): Devotees will commemorate the death anniversary of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the renowned spiritual leader and "greatest scientist of Consciousness," with a Ganga Pujan ceremony and the lighting of 1008 ghee lamps at the Maharishi Ashram tomorrow, February 5th. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, who gifted Indian external knowledge of Vedic Science, Yoga, and Transcendental Meditation to the world, passed away on February 5, 2008.
A grand memorial, the Maharishi Smarak, stands at the Maharishi Aashram, located at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, where his Agni Samadhi was performed. Thousands of devotees visit the site daily.
His most devoted disciple, Ved Vidya Martand Brahmachari Girish Ji, announced that he, along with Vedic Pandits, will perform a special Ganga Pujan in Maharishi Ji's honor. The lighting of 1008 ghee lamps will also be a part of the ceremony.
Brahmachari Ji stated that attendees will take a pledge to fulfill Maharishi Ji's resolutions, works, projects, and plans for global welfare. The aim is to ensure that all members and nations of the world benefit from his vision.