Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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Sri Sri@70: How Art of Living grew into a global movement over 45 years
Spirituality | May 10, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTArt of Living celebrated its 45th foundation anniversary in Bengaluru with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. During the event, the organisation launched nine new projects focused on healthcare, rural development, education, women’s empowerment and more.
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Sri Sri@70: PM Modi inaugurates Dhyan Mandir during Art of Living's 45th foundation day celebrations
India | May 10, 2026, 03:05 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th anniversary celebrations in Bengaluru and inaugurated the new Dhyan Mandir ahead of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s 70th birthday on May 13.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar conferred with World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025
India | Nov 04, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTThrough The Art of Living Foundation, he has promoted stress relief, emotional resilience, and social rehabilitation, impacting millions worldwide. His recent North America tour earned him official recognition from Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland.
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Maha Shivaratri: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar unveils relics of original Somnath Jyotirlinga
India | Feb 26, 2025, 10:17 PM ISTMillions across 180 countries witness the divine revelation, both in-person and online. Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, was also present at the event.
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Somnath Shivling destroyed by Mahmud Ghazni 1,000 years ago revived by Agnihotri Brahmin family
India | Feb 14, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTIn 1924, the then Shankaracharya instructed the family who had preserved the broken pieces of the Shivling to keep it hidden for 100 years and to continue worshipping it.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 'World Meditates With Gurudev' event breaks largest meditation meet record
World | Dec 22, 2024, 10:50 AM ISTOn the first World Meditation Day, the Art of Living organised an event, 'World Meditates With Gurudev,' which broke the record for the largest meditation gathering while signifying the importance of meditation in today's world.
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World Meditation Day: Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar delivers keynote address at UN
News | Dec 21, 2024, 06:43 PM ISTSpiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the first-ever World Meditation Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York. During his speech, he emphasized that meditation is essential in today's world, describing it as "mental hygiene."
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World Meditation Day: Why has UN invited Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to deliver the keynote?
News | Dec 21, 2024, 04:10 PM ISTUnited Nations has invited Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to deliver a keynote address on World Meditation Day. But why? Let's find out!
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Canada temple attack: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says people responsible for it should face consequences
India | Nov 07, 2024, 08:18 PM ISTCanada temple attack: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said Canada is a place of peace where people of so many religions and cultures have been living in harmony for so many years, and these acts should be condemned by one and all.
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Mauritius accords warm welcome to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gurudev shares vision of drug-free nation
World | Sep 05, 2024, 07:23 PM ISTGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned global humanitarian and spiritual leader, is in Mauritius for a four-day official visit. He was met with a warm reception by Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun and Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.
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World Culture Festival at Washington DC: People from 180 nations unite to pray for peace in Ukraine
World | Oct 01, 2023, 10:31 PM ISTWorld Culture Festival 2023: Among the many art forms presented was a traditional Ukrainian song conducted by renowned Ukrainian musician Olena Astasheva, who had left her motherland due to the war.
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World Culture Festival 2023: Over a million people gather for Art of Living's event in Washington DC
India | Sep 30, 2023, 09:59 PM ISTSpeaking at the event, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “we all belong to one global family" adding that life is too short for conflicts and called for the world to face challenges pragmatically and to dream for a better future.
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US Congress recognises two Indian spiritual leaders for their contributions towards global peace
India | Sep 29, 2023, 09:19 PM ISTTwo Indian spiritual leaders, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Acharya Lokesh Muni, have been recognised by the US Congress for their contributions towards the global peace.
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Ravi Shankar Prasad: BJP Attacks Opposition On "Sanatan Dharma" Row
News | Sep 12, 2023, 01:50 PM ISTRavi Shankar Prasad: BJP Attacks Opposition On "Sanatan Dharma" Row
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'Meditation is crucial for mental peace': Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in European Parliament
India | May 23, 2023, 07:59 PM ISTThe seminar found takers with over 200 participants in attendance including mental health experts, stakeholders, academicians and policymakers and members of the European Parliament.
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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry signs MOU with The Art of Living
India | Apr 27, 2023, 01:55 PM ISTNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: During the campaign launch Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “This is an important campaign. Like we have soldiers who fight to protect the country, we are fighting a similar fight within the country and that is against drugs."
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Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Delhi after three years, to take part in various event
Lifestyle | Mar 03, 2023, 04:23 PM ISTSri Sri Ravi Shankar will address more than five thousand Art of Living Happiness Program graduates on the secrets to a happy, dynamic and contented life.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's chopper makes emergency landing in Tamil Nadu's Erode due to bad weather
Tamil Nadu | Jan 25, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTThe chopper halted for about 50 minutes before it took off again. According to reports, the chopper made the emergency landing due to bad weather.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inspires action toward better mental health as he addresses the WEF in Davos
People | Jan 18, 2023, 04:59 PM ISTGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was invited by the World Economic Forum 2023 to interact with business leaders and heads of state under the theme - Cooperation in a Fragmented World. He talked about the betterment of mental health in the post-covid era.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar awarded Gandhi Peace Pilgrim award at Iconic Martin Luther King Jr Center
India | Nov 12, 2022, 11:18 PM ISTThe award was presented to the founder of Art of Living for “his outstanding service and contribution for humanity to bring the change we want to see in the world”.