On Tour with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Tour Schedule Tour Diary

Opening the Dialogue table with Maoists
2^nd Feb 2010, Orissa, India

Sri Sri met with the Chief Minister of Orissa Naveen Patnaik to speak to him about the problem of Maoists in the state. Only a day earlier, Sri Sri invited Maoists to a discussion with him. "I request the Maoists to talk to us and leave the path of violence. Though the sole intention of the rebels is to work for the society, the path of violence which they have taken is not proper way,” said Sri Sri, who had spoken to Maoists in Lalgarh and encouraged them to resolve differences with the government through dialogue.

Honorary President of the Hampi Utsav Committee
27^th Jan 2010, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was the Honorary President of the government-led organizing committee for Hampi Utsav. The festival celebrated the 500th year anniversary of Hampi's emperor Krishnadevaraya's coronation.The organizing body was called Shri Krishnadevaraya Pattabhishekha Mahotsava Committee (Government of Karnataka). Hampi, located in the state of Karnataka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony at the famous Hampi temple, Sri Sri said: “Every stone, here in the ruins, is lit - shining, reminding us of its glorious past. Similarly, our human values should shine through.Celebrations bring us together. Drop your worries. Intelligent people spend their time in celebrations.”

Sri Sri felicitated
6^th Jan 2010, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

“By loving each other, we can stop terrorism and Naxalism,” said Sri Sri at the ‘Santha Sandesh’ program in Udupi, Karnataka. Organized by the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt, the chief seer honored Sri Sri with the title of Nava Yuga Guru. In his speech, Sri Sri emphasized on learning the Sanskrit language and practicing chemical-free farming.

Driving community development
6^th Jan 2010, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Sri Sri interacted and guided over 1,200 rural youth leaders from 14 states of India at a 3-day meet. Organized at the Art of Living International Center, these youth leaders are pioneering grassroots development across India’s rural heartlands. Graduates of the youth leadership training program, these youth shared their success stories, discussed the challenges they face on field and strategies adopted by them.