Satsang held to signal the start of construction of the Art of Living Ashram

 


Chandigarh: Art of Living (AOL) organized a Satsang to mark the beginning of the construction of North India’s largest Art of Living Ashram. The ceremony was held on the Chandigarh-Patiala road where the Ashram is coming up. 

The auspicious ceremony was marked by a  Guru Puja and Satsang, in the august presence of Prasanna Prabhuji and Mrs. Tripta from the Art of Living Foundation. 

Speaking on the occasion  Mrs . Tripta, Trustee at the Art of Living said, “I am happy that the Satsang and Guru Pooja has been successfully completed. The Ashram will be spread over  20 acres of land in a lush green area. I am sure that  people living near the Ashram  can relieve their stress anytime by meditating in the Ashram when it's ready."  

Mr. Suresh Goyal, AGM, State Bank of India who is also an Apex member at Art of Living (AOL) and who was also present at the occasion said, "The Ashram located in Punjab when ready will be a central place for AOL's service projects and meditation programs for entire Northern India."

Lohit Bansal, Managing Director of Prime Land Promoters and Builders (PLPB) which is constructing 'The Wellness City' on the premises of which the Ashram is also coming up and who is an AOL teacher, said, “It’s an auspicious occasion for us. We are extremely delighted that we will be having an AOL Ashram in our project - 'The Wellness City.'" 

Sumit Singla, CEO of PLPB said, "The AOL Ashram will epitomize the values and ethos of the Art of Living, which is more of a principle, a philosophy of living life to its fullest."   

It is noteworthy that The Wellness City by PLPB is being built by seeking inspiration from the 5 elements of life – water, earth, fire, air and the soul, which is envisaged as an oasis of tranquility and wellness. The township is being designed by top International architects like Egypt's Omar Rabie with a focus on environment-friendly architecture. BW

 

 

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