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News #6: Jharna-Kala Art exhibit opens in Oradea

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Art enthusiasts and peace lovers have a reason to celebrate as the Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala art exhibition opened its doors in Romania on November 19th. The exhibition, which will run for three weeks, is hosted in the iconic Madách Passage of the Bazar Building in Oradea, just a few meters from the popular Madal Café, which is also located in the same building.

The Madách Passage is a vibrant, open gallery space administrated by Oradea Heritage, an organization known for warmly welcoming a variety of cultural and artistic events. Open throughout the day, the passage serves as a bustling corridor connecting two streets, offering visitors a unique chance to experience art as part of their daily routine.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #5: Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa

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Photo on the left: Sri Chinmoy painting his first artwork.
Photo on the right: Ranjana and Pratyaya with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe holding the Proclamation.

Fifty years ago, Sri Chinmoy created his first artwork in the West, marking the beginning of Jharna-Kala (‘Fountain-Art’), in Room 233 at the Sheraton El Mirador Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the first time, he signed his artwork with his initials C.K.G. (Chinmoy Kumar Ghose), the monogram he would use throughout his artistic career.

Text of the Proclamation:

SRI CHINMOY JHARNA-KALA DAY
November 19th, 2024

WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa celebrates the 50th anniversary of global peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala Art, dedicated to world peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy created his first painting while visiting Ottawa on November 19, 1974, and went on to complete over 200,000 paintings and 16 million peace-bird drawings, which have been exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to serving humanity through bi-weekly Peace Meditations at the United Nations, the global Peace Run torch relay, 700 Peace Concerts, 1,500 books of inspirational writings, and Jharna-Kala paintings for world peace; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy has inspired and encouraged people throughout the world to find peace and happiness in their own lives;

THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim November 19th, 2024, Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #4: Borough President Richards at Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit

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Photo: Borough President Richards with Sri Chinmoy Centre members at the Jharna-Kala exhibit, Borough Hall.

An exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s artwork was displayed in the hall, with large, colorful canvases set alongside a cutout of the Goddess Lakshmi. The exhibit was well-received, with many guests taking photos in front of the display as a memento of the evening. Borough President Richards also admired the paintings and requested a photo with members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. 

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #3: Queens Borough President Awards Citation of Honor to Sri Chinmoy Centre

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On November 6, 2024, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards awarded a Citation of Honor to Ranjana on behalf of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recognizing it as “an outstanding institution worthy of the esteem of the community, the Borough of Queens, and New York City.” During the ceremony, Ranjana presented President Richards with a special edition of Guru’s Garden of Love-Light, featuring poems in English, English transliteration, and Bengali script.

The award was part of a Diwali celebration at Borough Hall, where President Richards honored several organizations for their contributions to Queens. His remarks highlighted “outstanding residents who, through hard work and mutual respect, have built a wonderful community and made significant contributions to Queens.” Diwali, one of Hinduism’s major religious festivals, also holds significance in Jainism and Sikhism, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

Photo: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presents a Citation of Honor to Ranjana, recognizing the Sri Chinmoy Centre’s contributions to the Queens community, during a Diwali celebration on November 6, 2024.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #2: Sri Chinmoy Art & 3100 Race Movie Featured at Mate Festival, Portugal

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From October 19th to 22nd, Coimbra, Portugal, hosted Mate, an international festival celebrating art, education, and technology. Two projects from the Sri Chinmoy Centre were voted on by the public and subsequently chosen by the jury to be showcased: a Jharna-Kala art presentation and the premiere of the film 3100: Run and Become.

This event has opened exciting opportunities for 2025, including Jharna-Kala exhibitions from February to June and screenings of the film in three additional cities. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and most of all to our beloved Guru.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org