Omkarananda Ashram Videos

"Jeernodharana Rajata Bandhana Maha-Kumbhabhishekam" for Shri Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi and other Devatas, in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, from 6th to 10th April 2023. Places seen in the Video: 1. Headquarters of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, with its beautiful Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Temple and other lovely Temples. 2. The heavenly Vedic Gurukul, Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, situated directly at the holy Ganga.
Main Participants: H. H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Shri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati, Treasurer, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Indian Classical Dancer and Musician, Chief-Priest of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Shri Suresh Joshi and other Omkarananda Ashram Priests, Priests of different parts from Tamil Nadu, like Kanchipuram, Chennai, Thiruvarur, Chidambaram, etc., Students of the Vedic Gurukul, Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, at the Ganga.
Speeches and Divine Blessings by His Holiness Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. Short speech in Tamil Language, towards the end, by South Indian Main Priest, Shri Prathap Anandham, who expresses his admiration for the heavenly and beautiful Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and its Temples and specially thanks its President, Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, whom he calls "Guruji Avargal". The South Indian Main Priest also remarks, that the Supreme Divine Mother, Shri Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi, was surely very happy and pleased, that Kumari Somashekhari (whom he calls "Kumari Amma"), presented divine, traditional Bharatanatyam Temple-Dance as an integral part of the Rajata Bandhana Maha-Kumbhabhishekam Celebrations, in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
Special Thanks to Dr. Anupam Vaid, Trustee, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, and to the Video and Editing Team of Portfolio Studio, New Delhi, for their help and support. OM

ABP Ganga, "Kyaa Baat Hai", Television Episode on Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati,
President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, by Prof. Dr. Kumar Raajesh, Consultant - Editorial
of ABP Network Television, August 2021.

 ABP Ganga, "Kyaa Baat Hai", Television Episode on Kumari Somashekhari,
General Secretary Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, and Indian Classical Dancer & Musician,
by Prof. Dr. Kumar Raajesh, Consultant - Editorial of ABP Network Television, December 2021.

Full Moon Temple-Dance by Kumari Somashekhari and Divine Blessings by H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, in the night of Friday, 23rd February 2024, in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, during the auspicious Purnima Tithi (during the auspicious Full Moon time). Details: 1. Glimpses of Bharatanatyam Temple-Dance: “Puṣpāñjali and Gaṇeśa Vandana ‘Mūṣika-Vāhana’ ”, in Tālam Ādi and Rāgam Gambhīra Nāṭṭai, by Kumari Somashekhari. The perfection of each Mudra, along with the rhythm of the music, makes the dance outstanding. 2. Divine Blessings and inspiring and enlightening Speech by H.H. Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda on the Greatness of Lord Ganesha, the importance of the holy Durva Grass and the importance and benefits of a Spiritual Life. Place: Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. OM

Full Moon Temple Program with Dances and Speeches, on 17th September 2024, in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Omkarananda Saraswati Marg, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
1.) Welcome by H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
2.) Bharatanatyam Temple-Dance “Kanjadalaayataakshi” by Kumari Somashekhari.
3.) Devi-Dance “Jagadambike” by Kumari Arohi, dance-student of Kumari Somashekhari. Dance-Choreography by Kumari Somashekhari.
4.) Devi-Dance “Maa Vedon ne jo Teri Mahima kahi hai” by Kumari Somashekhari. Dance-Choreography by Kumari Somashekhari.
5.) Divine, inspiring Speech by H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
6.) Spontaneous speech by Trustee of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Shri Munnesh Agnihotri.
7.) Divine Speech, Vote of Thanks and Blessings by H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.

Full Moon Program, in the night of 6th March 2023, Monday, in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Omkarananda Saraswati Road, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India:
Bharatanatyam Temple Dance by Kumari Somashekhari and Divine Blessings
by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.

Full Moon Temple-Dance by Kumari Somashekhari and Divine Blessings by
Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas,
on 24. June 2021, in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Omkarananda Saraswati Road,
Muni-ki-Reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Dance-Choreography by Kumari Somashekhari. OM.

English Speech with original voice of Sadgurudev H.D. Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati:
"All is a Formation of Light in Light".

Preview, with very short glimpses of Omkarananda Jayanti Celebration, on 25th December 2022, in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Contents:
1. Welcome by H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Successor of His Divinity Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati.  
2.  Short view of parts of Headquarters of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, at Omkarananda Saraswati Road, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, with the Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir and other beautiful Temples of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
3.  View of the Auditorium, “Omkarananda Saraswati Natya Kala Academy”, with Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati’s Photos and Altar.
4. Sundarkand Path in front of the Omkarananda-Hanuman Mandir, opposite Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, with Kathavachak, Vedic Students of the Gurukul, Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, and accompanying Musicians.
5. Different Saints and Devotees along with Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati in front of Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir.
6. Hanuman Arati and Pushpanjali by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati and Prasad Distribution by him.
7. Some of the bright, younger students of the Gurukul Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya.
8. Master of Ceremonies, H.H. Shri Swami Paramananda, introducing the Vedic Recitation of the Gurukul Students of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
9. H. H. Mahamandaleshwar Shri 1008 Swami Vishnu Chaitanya Teerthji, assisted by Shri Swami Paramananda and a Girl Student from Omkarananda Institute of Management and Technology (OIMT), B.Ed. Course, is rewarding the Vedic students of Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, with gifts and Dakshina for their brilliant and perfect recitation.    
9. Short glimpse of Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati’s divine and inspiring speech.
10. Popular Garhwali Singer Ramesh Uniyal and other Musicians.
11. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, and Shri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati, Treasurer Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, being honoured by Senior Citizens of Rishikesh.
12. Omkarananda Arati and Pushpanjali by Saints and Omkarananda Ashram Priests.
13. The trailer concludes with view of eight Student Volunteers of Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology (OIMT), who assisted in the smooth functioning of Omkarananda Jayanti Celebration: five  BBA and MBA Boy Students in their regular OIMT Uniform and  three OIMT Girl Students of the B.Ed. Course, future Teachers, in their very beautiful OIMT Sari-Uniform, sitting  below H.H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, H.H. Mahamandaleshwar Shri 1008 Swami Vishnu Chaitanya Teerthji Maharaj, from Delhi, and H.H. Shri Swami Sundarananda Saraswati,  President, Karttikeya Ashram Rishikesh. OM

At the crowing conclusion of the 9th Global Literary Festival, Noida, Kumari Somashekhari,
Indian Classical Dancer and Musician and General Secretary Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas,
received the “6th Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Promotion of Art and Culture”,
on Friday, 6th October 2023, at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida, along with other great, eminent,
honourable Awardees.
Chief-Guest: His Excellency the Ambassador of Serbia
Guest of Honour: His Holiness Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati,
President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
Festival President: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Festival Director and Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Sushil Bharti 

Maha-Shivaratri Celebrations in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Muni-ki-Reti, via Rishikesh,
Uttarakhand, India, on 18th February 2023. Bharatanatyam Temple-Dances by Kumari Somashekhari
and Blessings and Divine Speech by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati,
President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Anupam Vaid, Trustee
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. Script for Master of Ceremonies was written by Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, and Indian Classical Dancer & Musician. OM.

During conclusion of Omkarananda Mahotsava, on 31. December 2021, Kumari Somashekhari danced in Honour of her Adorable Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati to an ancient Tamil-Hymn by Shri Aandaal, "Maargazhi Thingal", in the Vedic Gurukul of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, the Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, at the holy Ganga. Dance-Choreography is by Kumari Somashekhari. Short Vote of Thanks by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, at the end of the Video.

Script for Master of Ceremonies with explanations about the dance, etc., was written by Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Indian Classical Dancer & Musician and read out by Prof. Dr. Apurvaa Trivedi:  "About 5000 years ago a great Saint-Poetess lived in today's Tamil Nadu, in Shrivilliputhur, near Madurai, who is regarded and worshipped as an Avataara of Bhumi Devi or Lakshmi Devi. Her name is Aandaal. She belongs to the greatest Worshippers of Lord Narayana, Lord Vishnu or Krishna. She had so much divine love for Lord Narayana, that she fiercely refused to marry a human being. When she was a very, very beautiful girl and only 15 years old, Lord Narayana Himself appeared to Priests in the dream and ordered them to arrange Aandaal's spiritual marriage with Him. When Aandaal entered the Vishnu-Temple, where her divine marriage was arranged, she ran with great joy and ecstasy into the Garbha Griha, the Sanctum Sanctorum, and in a miraculous way merged with the Vishnu Murti and disappeared for ever from the physical plane. In the following You can see a dance to one of Aandaal's original, devotional songs, in which Aandaal calls her lovely Sakhis, her lovely maiden friends, to come with her to the river to worship Lord Krishna or Lord Narayana, in order to obtain worldly fame, prosperity and also Immortality.

In this song Aandaal describes a beautiful moonlit time in the holy month of Maargazhi, which usually lasts from 14. December to 14. January. She further describes  Lord Krishna's divine Beauty and mighty divine Powers to her friends. 

After learning to sing and fully understand the meaning of Shri Aandaal's song, Kumari Somashekhari choreographed a dance to it, which she presents in Honour of Her adorable Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati, the born Sage, Mystic, Genius, Philosopher and Writer and Sampurna or Complete Avataara, Who appeared on earth in the auspicious month of Maargazhi. OM"

Full Moon Temple Program, on 18th December 2021, in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Omkarananda Saraswati Marg, Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. In this special Video can be seen:

1. Maiden performance - first ever Solo Dance-performance - by Kumari Arpita, Dance-student of Kumari Somashekhari. Kumari Arpita learns Indian Classical Dance from Kumari Somashekhari, in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, since beginning of November 2021.  Before starting her dance, Kumari Arpita offers flowers in front of the Garbha Griha, the Sanctum Sanctorum of Shri Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi.  She then performs "Jagadambike", a heart-touching Devi Dance. Dance-Choreography and costume-design is by Kumari Somashekhari.

2. Glimpses of Bharatanatyam Temple-Dance "Melaprapti", by Kumari Somashekhari. Dance-Choreography and Nattuvangam are by Somashekhari’s Bharatanatyam Guru Shri Deepak Mazumdar, Mumbai.

3. "Aandaal, Maargazhi Thingal", danced by Kumari Somashekhari. First Kumari Somashekhari learned to sing that famous ancient devotional Tamil song and then, after making a lot of research, Kumari Somashekhari choreographed herself a classical dance to it, in order to express the meaning of Goddess Aandaal’s devotional song as exactly and as clearly as possible. Since this special Full Moon, on 18. December 2021, occurred in the auspicious month of "Maargazhi", a Tamil month, which usually starts from 14. December and completes on 14. January, this Temple-Dance was very appropriate for the occasion. 

4. Special Divine Blessings by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, on this holy Full Moon Temple-Program, where Swamiji generously encourages all active participants of this Function and beautifully explains the highly divine and mystical aspect of real devotional Indian Classical Dance. Swami Vishveshwaranandaji also nicely describes for the North Indian Devotees the inspiring life-story of the great Goddess and Saint-Poetess, Shri Aandaal, who lived ca. 5000 years ago, in today's Tamil Nadu, in South India.

5. Note: It was a little "sacrifice" for all participants in this special Full-Moon Temple-Program to be present there, outside, in the open Temple-Hall, in the very cold night, when the temperature had gone down to 5 Degree Celsius only. OM 

On 11. November 2021, Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, was specially requested to address important
Mahamandaleshwars, Saints and Sadhus during a  Shraddhanjali (offering of Tribute)
for Brahmaleen Shri Swami Rakeshananda Saraswati, President Karttikeya Ashram, Rishikesh.

Krishna-Janmashtami Celebration in the beautiful Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir,
situated in the Headquarters of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, Omkarananda Saraswati Marg,
Muni-ki-reti, via Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, on 30. August 2021.

The Video shows glimpses of the Celebration:
1. Pujas and Prayers by Priests of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
2. Temple-Dances in Honour of Lord Krishna by Kumari Somashekhari. Dance-Choreography by Kumari Somashekhari.
3. Divine Blessings and Speech by H. H. Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
4. Krishna Arati and Pushpanjali, sung by Priests of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and performed by Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda, Shri Swami Satchidananda and Kumari Somashekhari.
5. Swinging of Krishna Cradle (Jhoolaa  Jhoolaanaa) by Ashramites, Devotees and Guests.
6. Please Note: The Krishna Altar for this special holy occasion was established by the Priests inside the Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, directly in front of the Pranapratishtha Shrine of Shri Venkateshwara and Padmavati.  Videos of the Krishna Altar could be taken only from a certain angle, since Photos and Videos of the Pranapratishtha Murtis inside the Shrine should not be made.  OM

During the auspicious Occasion of Sadhu-Bhandara, on 29. December 2019, as a part of the
7-Day Festival "Omkarananda Mahotsava" (25. December to 31. December),
Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas,
addresses the  Sadhus in the Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, Muni-ki-Reti, via Rishikesh,
Uttarakhand.  Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda, surrounded by the holy assembly of
Sadhus and Saints, radiates a spiritual Glow and the Fire of Divine Wisdom, Renunciation and selfless
Divine Love from the tiny corner of the Headquarters of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas,
to the whole Universe.

Hindi-Translation of Swamiji's speech is by Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary,
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Indian Classical Dancer and Musician.
Distribution of Flower-Malas to the Sadhus by Shri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati,
Treasurer Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. This Videoclip ends  with the Omkarananda Arati
for Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati. OM

Omkarananda Mahotsava 2018 - Part 1:
Omkarananda Jayanti Celebrations, on 25th December 2018, with Sundarkand Path (glimpses)
and Cultural Programme (full length) in Honour of H.D. Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati.

Omkarananda Mahotsava 2018 - Part 2:
Bhajan, Kirtan and Sadhu Bhandara in Honour of Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati
at Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, on 29. December 2018. Speech by Senior Educationist
Shri D.K. Varshney; Speech and Blessings to the Sadhus by Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas (Hindi-translation by Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary); Distribution of Dakshina and warm blankets to the Sadhus by Shri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati.

Omkarananda Mahotsava 2018 - Part 3:
Conclusion of Omkarananda Mahotsava 2018 at the holy Ganga in Honour of
Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati, on 31. December 2018,
at Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, the Gurukul of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
with Puja and Hawana by Omkarananda Ashram Priests and Vedic students along with Recitation
of the "Shri Sadguru Omkarananda-Ashtottara-Shata-Namavali" (the 108 Holy Names of
Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati), different Bharatanatyam Temple Dances
by Kumari Somashekhari, Bhajans by Musicians, Vedic Shloka Recitation by students of
Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, Speech by Senior Educationist Shri D.K. Varshney, Speech
and Divine Blessings by Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram
Himalayas, Special Arati and Pushpanjali for Swami Omkarananda and Maa Ganga.
Master of Ceremony: Shri I.D. Joshi, Senior Educationist and Ex-Principal of
Shri Bharat Mandir Inter-College, Rishikesh.