The 13th anniversary of Acharyakulam, a residential educational institution founded by His Holiness Swami Ramdev Ji and His Holiness Acharyashree Balkrishna Ji, concluded with great pomp yesterday.
It is noteworthy that the main program of the annual festival, based on the theme “Education: The Foundation of Character Building and Prosperity,” held in the auditorium of Patanjali University, mesmerized the audience. Inspiring tableaux depicting the various projects and visions established by His Holiness Swamiji and Acharyashree were staged during this program.
The ceremony was attended by Vedamurti Swami Govinddev Giri Ji, who was the chief guest, special guest physicist Shri H.C. Verma Ji, Hindi Acharya from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi and President of Bharatiya Bhasha Sangh, Dr. Vandana Ji, historian Dr. Avadh Ojha Ji, and all the guests praised the Patanjali Yogpeeth family, including the students and teachers.
In this grand event, His Holiness Swami Ji presented cash prizes totaling ₹2 lakh to the students securing first, second, and third positions in classes 5-12 for the session 2024-25. Students who won various yoga, sports, and art competitions were also honored. Ravi Prakash and Prachi Sharma received the Aadarsh Vidyarthi Samman, and Prithvi Sadan received the Best House Award.
In the annual function, former students of the institute Jitendra Yadav, Ayush Sharma, Tanya, Darbara Singh, Sumati, Divyanshu Mohan Arya, Aryaman Lathwal, Aditya Khetan and Shubhamraj, who are today studying in various AIIMS and IITs, shared their proud experiences.
On this auspicious occasion, the revered mother of His Holiness Swami Ji, the Dean and Chairperson of the Department of Philosophy at Patanjali University, Pujya Sadhvi Devpriya Ji, Executive Chairman of the Indian Education Board, Dr. N.P. Singh Ji, Chairperson of Patanjali Purchase Committee, Mrs. Ashu Ji and Mrs. Snehlata Ji, Vice-President of Acharyakulam, Respected Dr. Ritambara Shastri ‘Behan Ji’, Principal, Mrs. Swati Munshi Ji, Vice-Principal, Mr. Tapas Kumar Bera Ji, PCA Head, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Ji, Swami Bajrangdev Ji, Coordinator, Mrs. Deepa Ji, Chief Hostel Superintendent and Sports Director, Mr. Amit Ji, all the sannyasis, acharyas, employees, students and parents along with the entire Patanjali family were present.