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'''Kanha Shanti Vanam''' is a [[Spirituality|spiritual]] centre with integrated township located 25 kms from [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] in Chegur Village, [[Ranga Reddy district|Ranga Reddy District]], [[Hyderabad]], spanning 1,200 acres. It supports extended spiritual training and [[mentorship programmes]]. <ref name="ksv5">{{cite news |title=Kanha Shanti Vanam for city-weary souls seeking spirituality |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/nov/29/kanha-shanti-vanam-for-city-weary-souls-seeking-spirituality-1714235.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=29 November 2017}}</ref> The centre also boasts of environmental initiatives including [[water conservation]] and saving [[endangered plant]] species. <ref name="Ksv2" /> |
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== Environmental Initiatives == |
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=== Tree Conservation === |
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At Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Tree Conservation Center's project was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Mr. [[Narendra Singh Tomar]]. <ref name="ksv1">{{cite news |title=Tissue culture lab for endangered plant species come up at Kanha Shantivanam |url=https://www.telugu360.com/tissue-culture-lab-for-endangered-plant-species-come-up-at-kanha-shantivanam/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=telugu360.com |date=29 December 2021}}</ref> The centre undertook plantation of 50,000 plants over the years. <ref name="Ksv2">{{cite news |title=Bookmark these meditation centres in India for a serene getaway |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/bookmark-these-meditation-centres-in-india-for-a-serene-getaway/photostory/92257473.cms?picid=92257563 |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=Times of India Travel |date=16 June 2022}}</ref> A contemporary [[tissue culture]] laboratory has been built to aid in the propagation of critically [[endangered plant]] and tree species. <ref name="ksv3">{{cite news |title=Kanha Shanti Vanam rain forest, a slice of the Western Ghats in Telangana |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kanha-shanti-vanam-rain-forest-a-slice-of-the-western-ghats-in-telangana |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=Telangana Today |date=19 August 2022}}</ref> Tissue culture is used in addition to the traditional methods of seed propagation, cutting, and layering. <ref name="ksv3" /> |
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=== Rain Forest === |
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The [[Rainforest]] in Kanha Shanti Vanam, which is grown in the formerly arid [[Nandigama mandal|Nandigama Mandal]], covers five to six acres, claims to have increased the area's green cover and has become home to vulnerable and endangered species in the past four to five years. <ref name="ksv3" /> |
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=== Water Conservation === |
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There are twelve [[water harvesting]] ponds built to replenish the [[groundwater]] surrounding the site. The year 2017 saw the first significant rainfall in the area after 120 years of drought-like conditions. The increased green cover is claimed to be the reason for this change in climate. <ref name="Ksv4">{{cite news |title=Bringing in the greens from all quarters |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/apr/30/bringing-in-the-greens-from-all-quarters-1808439.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=30 April 2018}}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
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=== Meditation Hall === |
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Kanha Shanti Vanam claims to have the largest [[meditation centre]] in the world, accommodating 100,000 people at a time for meditation. <ref name="Ksv6">{{cite news |title=38,000 practitioners physically participate every day 123rd Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Heartfulness Founder held at Heartfulness Headquarters in Hyderabad |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/38000-practitioners-physically-participate-every-day-123rd-birth-anniversary-celebrations-of-heartfulness-founder-held-at-heartfulness-headquarters-in-hyderabad |access-date=3 January 2023 |work= |publisher=India Education |date=1 May 2022}}</ref> |
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=== Medical Center === |
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The medical center has adequate [[medical facilities]] to assist the local populations and visitors. Shri Thaneeru Harish Rao, the [[Government of Telangana|Telangana government]]'s honourable minister of finance, health, medical care, and family welfare, officially inaugurated the Kanha Medical Centre. <ref>{{cite news |title=Harish Rao inaugurates Kanha Medical Centre |url=https://telanganatoday.com/harish-rao-inaugurates-kanha-medical-centre |access-date=4 January 2023 |publisher=Telangana Today |date=24 April 2022}}</ref> |
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=== Ecological Center === |
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Kanha Shanti Vanam is a conservation hub that upholds standards like [[water conservation]] and [[afforestation]]. <ref name="Ksv7">{{cite news |title=Meditation tourism in India: One for the soul |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/meditation-tourism-in-india-one-for-the-soul-101655268739447.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=15 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It claims to be an entirely [[Sustainability|sustainable]] and independent ecosystem. The [[IUCN Red List|IUCN red list]] vulnerable species [[Diospyros candolleana]], often known as Panicled Ebony, was the tree that the former [[President of India|President]] [[Ram Nath Kovind]] planted as the half-millionth tree. <ref name="Ksv7" /> |
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=== Heartfulness Learning Center === |
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As part of its educational activities, the Heartfulness Institute has established the "Heartfulness Learning Center," which intends to offer children from Pre-KG through Grade 8. Mr. [[Suresh Prabhu]], Union Minister for Commerce and Civil Aviation, and his wife Mrs. Uma Prabhu attended the inauguration of the Learning Center. <ref name="ksv8">{{cite news |title=A Unique LEARNING CENTRE’ inaugurated at Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad |url=https://www.apnnews.com/a-unique-learning-centre-inaugurated-at-heartfulness-institute-kanha-shanti-vanam-hyderabad/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=APN News |date=30 April 2019}}</ref> |
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== Events == |
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=== 2022 === |
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==== Rising for Kindness ==== |
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The seminar took place between 12th to 14th August 2022. As per Heartfulness Institute, the goal of the "Rising with Kindness" conference was to promote acts of kindness for oneself, others, and the [[Environment|environment]]. <ref name="ksv9">{{cite news |title=Heartfulness to host three-day International Rising With Kindness Youth Summit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/heartfulness-to-host-three-day-international-rising-with-kindness-youth-summit-101660056536375.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=9 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In addition to raising understanding of [[Culture of India|Indian culture]] and heritage amongst youth, the programme aimed to connect young leaders for [[sustainable development]] and offer more possibilities with Heartfulness through [[yoga]], [[meditation]], and interfaith conversation. <ref name="ksv10">{{cite news |title=The way of heartfulness {{!}} The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2022/08/26/magazines/kuriocity/the-way-of-heartfulness/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=The Navhind Times |date=26 August 2022}}</ref> |
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==== International Health and Wellness ==== |
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The first ever international conference on integrative health and wellbeing (IHW), took place in Kanha Shanti Vanam between 16th -18th December 2022. The conference combined traditional with integrative holistic approaches to [[health and wellness]] that are supported by research. Several prestigious national and international institutions provided support for the conference. Dr. [[Mansukh Mandaviya]], the Hon. Union Minister for Health, Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilisers, delivered the conference's keynote address alongside Shri [[Kamlesh Patel (Daaji)|Kamlesh Patel]], the Global Guide of Heartfulness Meditation. <ref name="ksv12">{{cite news |title=The Govt. has established 1,50,000 wellness centres in India and encourages research in integrative health and wellness, says Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya at Heartfulness Headquarters |url=https://www.apnnews.com/the-govt-has-established-150000-wellness-centres-in-india-and-encourages-research-in-integrative-health-and-wellness-says-union-minister-shri-mansukh-mandaviya-at-heartfulness-headquarters/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=APN News |date=18 December 2022}}</ref> <ref name="ksv13">{{cite news |title=India believes in the ideology of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-believes-in-the-ideology-of-vasudaiva-kutumbakam-union-health-minister-mansukh-mandaviya-1503139119.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |publisher=The Statesman |date=18 December 2022}}</ref> |
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== See Also == |
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* [[Hyderabad]] |
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* [[Spirituality]] |
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* [[Water conservation|Water Conservation]] |
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* [[Afforestation]] |
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* [[IUCN Red List|IUCN Red list]] |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://kanha.dev4srcm.org/ Official Website] |
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Revision as of 10:49, 4 January 2023
Kanha Shanti Vanam is a spiritual centre with integrated township located 25 kms from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Chegur Village, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad, spanning 1,200 acres. It supports extended spiritual training and mentorship programmes. [1] The centre also boasts of environmental initiatives including water conservation and saving endangered plant species. [2]
Environmental Initiatives
Tree Conservation
At Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Tree Conservation Center's project was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar. [3] The centre undertook plantation of 50,000 plants over the years. [2] A contemporary tissue culture laboratory has been built to aid in the propagation of critically endangered plant and tree species. [4] Tissue culture is used in addition to the traditional methods of seed propagation, cutting, and layering. [4]
Rain Forest
The Rainforest in Kanha Shanti Vanam, which is grown in the formerly arid Nandigama Mandal, covers five to six acres, claims to have increased the area's green cover and has become home to vulnerable and endangered species in the past four to five years. [4]
Water Conservation
There are twelve water harvesting ponds built to replenish the groundwater surrounding the site. The year 2017 saw the first significant rainfall in the area after 120 years of drought-like conditions. The increased green cover is claimed to be the reason for this change in climate. [5]
Facilities
Meditation Hall
Kanha Shanti Vanam claims to have the largest meditation centre in the world, accommodating 100,000 people at a time for meditation. [6]
Medical Center
The medical center has adequate medical facilities to assist the local populations and visitors. Shri Thaneeru Harish Rao, the Telangana government's honourable minister of finance, health, medical care, and family welfare, officially inaugurated the Kanha Medical Centre. [7]
Ecological Center
Kanha Shanti Vanam is a conservation hub that upholds standards like water conservation and afforestation. [8] It claims to be an entirely sustainable and independent ecosystem. The IUCN red list vulnerable species Diospyros candolleana, often known as Panicled Ebony, was the tree that the former President Ram Nath Kovind planted as the half-millionth tree. [8]
Heartfulness Learning Center
As part of its educational activities, the Heartfulness Institute has established the "Heartfulness Learning Center," which intends to offer children from Pre-KG through Grade 8. Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister for Commerce and Civil Aviation, and his wife Mrs. Uma Prabhu attended the inauguration of the Learning Center. [9]
Events
2022
Rising for Kindness
The seminar took place between 12th to 14th August 2022. As per Heartfulness Institute, the goal of the "Rising with Kindness" conference was to promote acts of kindness for oneself, others, and the environment. [10] In addition to raising understanding of Indian culture and heritage amongst youth, the programme aimed to connect young leaders for sustainable development and offer more possibilities with Heartfulness through yoga, meditation, and interfaith conversation. [11]
International Health and Wellness
The first ever international conference on integrative health and wellbeing (IHW), took place in Kanha Shanti Vanam between 16th -18th December 2022. The conference combined traditional with integrative holistic approaches to health and wellness that are supported by research. Several prestigious national and international institutions provided support for the conference. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Hon. Union Minister for Health, Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilisers, delivered the conference's keynote address alongside Shri Kamlesh Patel, the Global Guide of Heartfulness Meditation. [12] [13]
See Also
References
- ^ "Kanha Shanti Vanam for city-weary souls seeking spirituality". The New Indian Express. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Bookmark these meditation centres in India for a serene getaway". Times of India Travel. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Tissue culture lab for endangered plant species come up at Kanha Shantivanam". telugu360.com. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Kanha Shanti Vanam rain forest, a slice of the Western Ghats in Telangana". Telangana Today. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Bringing in the greens from all quarters". The New Indian Express. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "38,000 practitioners physically participate every day 123rd Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Heartfulness Founder held at Heartfulness Headquarters in Hyderabad". India Education. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Harish Rao inaugurates Kanha Medical Centre". Telangana Today. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Meditation tourism in India: One for the soul". Hindustan Times. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "A Unique LEARNING CENTRE' inaugurated at Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad". APN News. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Heartfulness to host three-day International Rising With Kindness Youth Summit". Hindustan Times. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "The way of heartfulness | The Navhind Times". The Navhind Times. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "The Govt. has established 1,50,000 wellness centres in India and encourages research in integrative health and wellness, says Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya at Heartfulness Headquarters". APN News. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "India believes in the ideology of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam". The Statesman. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.