Raseshwari Devi announces huge 1,500-capacity yoga and meditation hall in Odisha; The Internet wants to know: who is she? & more related news here

Spiritual leader Raseshwari Devi has announced the construction of a large yoga and meditation hall near Tangi in Odisha’s Khurda district on the occasion of World Meditation Day 2026. The upcoming facility will reportedly have a capacity for over 1,500 people and is expected to become a major center for meditation retreats, yogic learning and spiritual programs in eastern India.

The project is being developed by Braj Gopika Seva Mission, an organization founded by Raseshwari Devi in ​​1998.

Who is Raseshwari Devi?

Born in Bhilai, Raseshwari Devi pursued higher studies in Mathematics and English Literature before dedicating herself to spirituality.

He embraced a life of sannyas, or total renunciation, at the age of 22, on October 15, 1988, under the guidance of his Guru, Jagadguru Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

Kripalu Ji Maharaj is considered by his followers to be one of the leading Jagadgurus of modern times, known for promoting Bhakti Yoga and devotional teachings centered on Shri Krishna.

Meditation retreat in Haridwar planned for June 2026

Apart from the Odisha project, the organization has also announced a week-long meditation camp in Haridwar from June 11 to 17, 2026.

Reports suggest that around 2,500 participants, including international attendees, are expected to attend the event. The camp will reportedly include guided meditation sessions, yoga practices, spiritual discourses and devotional programs. Organizers say the retreat aims to promote meditative awareness and holistic well-being through traditional Indian spiritual practices.

Expansion of spiritual and wellness initiatives.

Over the past three decades, Raseshwari Devi has expanded her spiritual and social initiatives across India. Through the Braj Gopika Seva Mission, he has helped establish 21 spiritual and meditation centers in Odisha focusing on wellness, meditation and devotional education.

His teachings combine traditional Vedic philosophy with practical aspects of modern life, with a strong emphasis on the traditions of Shri Krishna Bhakti.

According to media reports, the organization also works on educational, health and cultural outreach programs aimed at fostering awareness of meditation among youth and local communities.

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