Events & Contributions
Spiritual Retreat 2025
Join us for a transformative journey in the sacred land of Maharishi Kanva
🌿 Maharishi Kanva Yoga & Ayurveda Spiritual Practice Retreat
At Vedic Gurukul, Kanvashram (Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, INDIA)
Experience the Essence of Yogic Living in the Sacred Land of Maharishi Kanva. A transformative seven-day retreat offering rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul through ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda.
Retreat Highlights:
Daily Schedule
Historical Timeline
Monument Inauguration
Monument symbolizing the presence of Kanvashram inaugurated by Shri Jag Mohan Singh Negi, Forest Minister, Uttar Pradesh, in Chawkighat on the left bank of river Malini, 11 km from Kotdwara, Dist. Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
First Annual Mela
Yearly MELA or FAIR organised by Kanvashram Vikas Samiti on Basant Panchami day.
Mela Recognition
MELA at Kanvashram given recognition by Zila Parishad, Dist. Pauri Garhwal.
Land Lease Granted
The land around the monument measuring 0.364 hectare was given on lease to Kanvashram Vikas Samiti by the U.P. state government.
Samiti Registration & Relics Discovery
Samiti registered with the government. Heavy rains uncovered artifacts and relics of a buried ancient monument near Kanvashram.
Development Plan & Beautification
Election held for Samiti office bearers, Lt. Cdr. V.S. Rawat (Retd) elected as President. An Integrated Development Plan for Kanvashram was submitted to U.P. government. Proposal for beautification of Bharat Samarak was approved and construction of road, stairs, and boundary wall completed.
Library Foundation
Stone laying for construction of Library cum Museum done by Lt. Cdr. V.S. Rawat (Retd). Funds sanctioned by Maj. Gen. B.C. Khanduri, MP Lok Sabha, Pauri Garhwal.
Library Inauguration
Library cum Museum inaugurated, marking a major step in Kanvashram’s documentation and heritage preservation.
ASI Investigation
Heavy rains again uncovered relics. Archaeological Survey of India team headed by Mr. Atul Bhargava visited Kanvashram for investigation.
Book Release
Book 'कण्वाश्रम' written by Lt. Cdr. V.S. Rawat (Retd) was released on 24 Jan 2015 by Smt. Renu Bist, wife of Hon. Acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand Shri Vijay Kumar Bist.
Latest Archaeological Activities
New relics found at Kanvashram were studied by ASI officials. Annual Basant Panchami Mela inaugurated by Shri Harish Rawat, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand. Girder bridge across Malini inaugurated. Official Kanvashram website launched on 15 May 2016.
Notable Contributions
Shri Lalita Prasad Nathani
Lawyer, Judge & Author
Shri Lalita Prasad Nathani (1900s–1980s), a retired Sessions Judge from Kanpur and President of Municipal Corporation, Kotdwara, was among the first modern researchers of Kanvashram. He visited the site in 1956, felt its spiritual aura, and wrote extensively on its heritage. His books remain a cornerstone of Kanvashram’s documentation.
Notable Works:
Shri Kuwar Singh Negi 'Karmat'
Local Historian & Social Worker
Shri Kuwar Singh Negi (1909–2012), lovingly called 'Karmat', was a writer, publisher, and social worker. He dedicated his life to Kanvashram’s cause, wrote numerous articles, and traveled across India to spread awareness. He remained an active member of Kanvashram Vikas Samiti until his passing at the age of 103.
Notable Works:
Lt. Cdr. Virendra Singh Rawat (Retd)
Naval Officer & Heritage Activist
Lt. Cdr. V.S. Rawat (Retd), after serving the Indian Navy, took leadership of Kanvashram preservation. Since 1998, he has been President of Kanvashram Vikas Samiti, re-elected multiple times. He initiated the Integrated Development Plan, supervised the Library cum Museum construction, and authored the book 'कण्वाश्रम' (2015).