The Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 23 to 25 October 2026, brought together nearly 10,000 people to celebrate 75 years of Chinmaya Movement. It marked the culmination of the year-long Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, featuring initiatives such as Samashti Gita Chanting, Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Havan and the Chinmaya Amrit Yatra. 

Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, in the presence of Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission; Swami Tejomayananda, former Global Head; Swami Viviktananda; Swami Mitrananda and other revered Swamins, Brahmacharins and distinguished guests, the occasion also marked release of the Chinmaya Amrit Yatra Travelogue.

The day also featured the opening session of Nitya Nutan Bhagavad Gita by Swami Tejomayananda. In this series of talks, Guruji highlighted the ever-relevant wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting it as a living guide to life. He showed how the timeless teachings of the Gita offered fresh insights into self-knowledge, right living and spiritual growth. His discourses encouraged participants to look beyond the words, imbibe the teachings and discover the joy of eternal happiness.

The highlight of the evening was a musical concert by Grammy Award-winning composer and Padma Shri recipient Ricky Kej. The concert brought together an impressive ensemble of accomplished singers and musicians, presenting a diverse repertoire of songs across genres. The performance captivated the audience with its rich sounds, powerful voices and uplifting melodies.

The second day commenced with Swami Swaroopananda’s insightful discourse on the Upanishad that explored the eternal and universal nature of the Upanishadic teachings. Elaborating on the first two mantras of the Isavasya Upanishad, Swamiji explained how these two verses encapsulated the very essence of the Upanishads. The talk was followed by a guided meditation that immersed thousands of participants in an atmosphere of quietude and inner stillness. In the evening, Swami Tejomayananda concluded discourse on the Bhagavad Gita with the inspiring message of “Karishye Vacanam Tav” (I shall act according to Your words), highlighting the spirit of surrender, conviction and commitment to living the wisdom of the Gita, encouraging participants to put the teaching into practice in daily life. The Awakening, a musical biopic directed by filmmaker Mani Shankar, brought Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s inspiring life to the stage through a moving confluence of music, dance and storytelling, taking the audience on an emotional journey. The Bhajan Jamming later in the evening brought  everyone together in an atmosphere of devotion and joy.

The concluding day featured a special conclave on Non-Dualism for World Understanding, with the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Mr. Stefan Priesner, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India. Graced by a distinguished delegation of ambassadors from various countries, the session explored the relevance of Advaita Vedanta in fostering global understanding, interconnectedness  and a shared sense of responsibility.   

The Sammelan concluded with a valedictory ceremony, marking the close of the three-day celebration. A defining moment was the handover of the Time Capsule to the youth by Swami Swaroopananda, symbolising the passing of the torch to the next generation. Swamiji emphasised their responsibility to carry the Mission’s ideals and vision forward as it moves towards its centenary year. The final evening concluded on a devotional note with a soulful Bhajan Sandhya by Swami Tejomayananda, who rendered his beautiful compositions, filling the atmosphere with devotion and providing a fitting spiritual close to the Sammelan.

Additionally, the Chinmaya Amrit Ganga Exhibition, designed by renowned scenographer Sumanth Jayakrishnan, beautifully showcased the diverse initiatives and activities of Chinmaya Mission through thoughtfully curated displays and engaging interactive exhibits, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into the Mission’s vision, reach and impact.