Viksit Bharat Ambassador programme in city from today

Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi is all set to host a two-day Viksit Bharat Ambassador programme on Friday and Saturday, with spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar scheduled to attend the event.During the two-day visit of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the city will witness a confluence of spiritual enlightenment and discussion on development during four events. Talking to reporters on Thursday, member of the core team of Viksit Bharat Ambassador,Hitesh Jain and senior representative of the Art of Living Rajesh Jagasia said during his visit to Varanasi, the spiritual leader will engage in transformative discussions and initiatives across various locations in Varanasi, symbolizing a blend of spiritual wisdom and developmental ethos. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will attend the Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad at BHU's Swatantrata Bhawan on Friday afternoon. The event will be attended by over 2000 students, academicians and faculty members. He will engage in a dynamic conversation with actor Vikrant Massey, delving into topics vital to today’s youth such as spirituality, mental and physical well-being, resilience in the face of adversity, the significance of voting, and the essence of responsible citizenship. He will also take part in the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat and Deepotsav festivities.On May 4, the spiritual leader will visit Kashi Vishwanath temple, followed by a boat ride to Lalita ghat and a walk through the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. After this spiritual journey, he will address a gathering of over 300 women at Trimbakeshwar hall of KV Dham. He will delve into the essence of women-led development, empowerment, spirituality, and the delicate balance between professional and domestic responsibilities. The officials said in the next event, Sri Sri Ravi Shanakr will engage with over 1200 prominent figures of the city, including leading entrepreneurs, industrialists, lawyers, chartered accountants, doctors, artists, and Padma awardees at Rudhraksh convention centre in Sigra . During this event, he will discuss topics related to happiness, mental well-being, and spirituality, emphasizing their pivotal role in national development. The final event ‘An Evening of Music Meditation with Viksit Bharat Ambassadors’ will be held at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. The event will see a gathering of over 10,000 attendees, including celebrities and renowned singers, including Gurudas Maan and Auradha Paudwal. The spiritual leader will shed light on the vision of Viksit Bharat and spirituality, and will lead a session on meditation. His visit aims to ignite minds and inspire individuals to actively contribute to India’s transformative journey towards Viksit Bharat.