The Universal Peace Foundation, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, organized a series of spiritually enriching, educational, and nationally significant programmes during January and February 2026 at its Gnanapeedam, Thirumoorthi Hills. These events reflected the Foundation’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, spiritual awakening, yoga education, and national values.
A motivation session for board exam students was conducted on 7 February 2026 for 150 students of Grades X and XII from Nachammal Vidya Vani Senior Secondary School, Avinashi, accompanied by faculty members and parents. The students participated in an orientation programme, watched educational documentaries on spiritual reality and pyramid meditation, and meditated inside the Golden Pranavalayam. His Holiness Gurumahan, revered as the “Ambassador for Peace,” blessed the students, guided them on examination preparation, and personally trained them in one-minute silence meditation, encouraging courage, clarity, and confidence before examinations. Hall tickets were distributed with blessings, and the visiting team returned with heartfelt satisfaction.
On 4 February 2026, a special course on spiritual awareness through meditation & yoga was conducted for 100 BNYS students from Kongu Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Perundurai. The programme included lectures on Jeeva Raksha, practical training sessions, teachings on Yama and Niyama, and insights into cosmic energy and pyramid meditation. His Holiness Gurumahan delivered a profound spiritual discourse on microcosm and macrocosm, world peace through individual peace, and the responsibilities of medical professionals. The session concluded with honors, blessings, and a group photograph.
The Foundation also celebrated the 77th Republic Day at Shri Paranjothi Yoga College, Thirumoorthi Hills (South Kailash), with patriotic fervor. The ceremony included flag hoisting, pledge-taking, reading of the Preamble, and inspiring speeches highlighting national values, yoga awareness, and responsible citizenship. Cultural programmes such as Bharatanatyam and yoga performances added vibrancy to the celebration.
In addition, international Pongal celebrations were conducted with traditional rituals including Bhogi, Thai Pongal, and Mattu Pongal. Devotees, international participants from countries including Malaysia and Germany, spiritual seekers, and local dignitaries took part in satsangs and festive rituals under the blessings of Gurumahan, symbolizing harmony between tradition, spirituality, and global unity.
The Foundation also organized a felicitation ceremony at Shri Paranjothi College to honour achievers of the 23rd State-Level Open Yoga Competition 2026 held in Dindigul. The event was graced by international peace activist Dr. Jill Car Harris and Dr. P. V. Rajagopal, who encouraged students to uphold the values of yoga and global peace inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
Certificates and prizes were distributed, celebrating excellence and dedication.
Through these diverse initiatives—ranging from student motivation and spiritual education to national celebrations and cultural observances—the Universal Peace Foundation continues to strengthen its mission of fostering inner peace, holistic education, youth empowerment, and societal harmony in alignment with the vision of the Indian Yoga Association.
