Ananda Marga’s “Festival of Bliss 2025” Celebrates Culture and Community in NYC

The Ananda Marga New York Sector successfully organized the International Festival of Bliss 2025 at the historic Flushing Town Hall in New York City. The event brought together a wide array of cultural performances, wellness initiatives, and community recognitions, drawing participants and leaders from across the region.

The festival, hosted by Acarya Abhirama Avadhuta, Sectorial Secretary of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (New York Sector), celebrated cultural diversity, wellness, and spiritual harmony. The program featured captivating performances from groups including the Ashley Liang Dance Company, Green Leaf Dance Art Troupe, Bhagara Punjabi Dance Group, and individual artists such as Kavya Ramani, Riva Dhyani, Nanda Surendra, and Suri Surendra.

Over 40 community organizations were honored during the event for their contribution to public welfare and spiritual advancement. A special citation was delivered by Mr. Kosy Thomas on behalf of New York Assemblyman David I. Weprin, recognizing the dedicated service of several Ananda Marga spiritual leaders and volunteers, including Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta, Acarya Anudhyananda Avadhuta, Acarya Kovid Brahmacarii, and others.

The evening included meditation sessions led by Ananda Marga monks and nuns, spiritual music, and a special dharma presentation honoring Lord Shiva, which had a deep emotional and spiritual impact on attendees. Guests enjoyed a blissful vegetarian dinner following the event.

Special Guests in Attendance Included:

• Shri Naveen Shah Ji, Haridas Kotahwala, Dr. Hari Shukla, Vimal Goyal

• Dr. Bimal Ramani, Dr. Vipul Patel, Anju Sharma, Arvind Vora

• Jasbir Jay Singh, Shashi Malik, Ravindra Kumar, and many Guru Dileep ji and Raj bhai others

Central Ananda Marga representatives and senior monks such as Acarya Madhuvratananda Avadhuta, Acarya Vimalananda Avadhuta, Acarya Ishwrakeishananda Avadhuta, Acarya Shankarananda, Avtk. Anandasutiritha, and Avtk. Ananda Radhika were also present, offering blessings and guidance.

Wellness & Development Initiatives:

The festival highlighted the Ananda Kalpataru Health & Wellness Project, a holistic initiative created by Kripa Ji from New York City, with support from Ragani Ji, Pratima Ji, and Mr. Thakur Ji. A video presentation was shown to promote the initiative, which focuses on mental and physical well-being through yoga, meditation, and community outreach. Over all MC was Smt Sherry Datta ji famous singer and community activist

Future Vision:

Ananda Marga recently acquired 101 acres of land in Connecticut to establish a new spiritual and wellness development center. Support from the community is welcomed as this visionary project continues to grow.

The entire event was conducted in the spirit of “Self-Realization and Service to Humanity,” the core philosophy of Ananda Marga, under the divine inspiration and guidance of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti Ji.