A Grand Mahakumbh-Like Divine Spectacle Unfolds at Calangute Beach
With the divine blessings and guidance of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, Goa witnessed a truly transcendental and rare spiritual spectacle. The message that Goa is not merely a land of enjoyment but a sacred land of yoga must now resonate across the world. The state experienced an extraordinary Mahakumbh-like spiritual gathering, marking a transformative moment. Goa is changing, and the entire credit for this spiritual awakening goes to Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swamiji. For this sacred mission, all saints will continue to stand firmly in support of Swamiji. These words were expressed by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Chidambaranand Saraswatiji of the Mahanirvani Akhada.
He was addressing the gathering during the Yog Sadhana and Samudra Snan programme organized on the occasion of Goa Spiritual Festival 2026, held under the divine guidance of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, by Satguru Foundation with special support from the Government of Goa under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
“The Spiritual Festival should continue to be celebrated at Calangute Beach” — Michael Lobo
It is our great fortune that the Goa Spiritual Festival is being celebrated in Calangute. Spiritual leaders and saints from across the world have sanctified this sacred land of Calangute with their presence. The festival should be celebrated at Calangute Beach every year, and we extend our full and unwavering support for this divine event. This was stated by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo.
The programme commenced with a grand and auspicious procession in the holy presence of saints and mahants. Amid Vedic chants, the rhythmic beats of traditional drums, and resounding spiritual slogans, the revered saints were ceremoniously welcomed. The event featured a series of sacred activities including Gopujan, Spiritual Run, Yog Sadhana, Sant Pujan, invocation of deities, and the Samudra Snan in the presence of saints. Thousands of devotees and spiritual seekers participated with deep faith and enthusiasm.
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of several revered spiritual leaders including Jagadguru Shri Dnyaneshwardevacharyaji Maharaj (Tirthdham Prerna Peeth, Ahmedabad, Gujarat), Mahamandaleshwar Shri Janardan Hari Swamiji (Treasurer, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Maharashtra), Goswami Sushil Maharajji (Bhrigu Peethadheeshwar & National Convenor, Bharatiya Sarvadharm Sansad, New Delhi), Anant Shri Vibhushit Mahamandaleshwar Swami Chidambaranand Saraswatiji (Shri Akhada Mahanirvani, Mumbai), Sanatan Dharmabhushan Dr. Rajrajeshwar Guruji (International Siddhadashram Shakti Centre, London), Mahamandaleshwar Radhe Radhe Babaji Maharaj (Joint National General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Indore), Anant Shri Vibhushit Bhupendragiri Maharaj (Haridwar), Sant Shri Gopal Chaitanyaji Maharaj (Shri Vrindavan Dham, Maharashtra), Mohanbua Ramdasi (Sajjangad, Maharashtra), Swami Shri Anantanand Ji (Punjab), and Mahamanishi Shri Niranjan Swamiji (Purusharth Ashram Seva Trust, Haridwar), among many others.
Dignitaries present included Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, Saligao MLA Kedar Naik, Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, and Calangute Panchayat Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira, along with several distinguished guests.
