Circling back to its origins, the Chinmaya Mission with Chinmaya Amrit Yatra comes full circle. Returning to where it all began - Rasta Peth, Pune, where Swami Chinmayananda delivered his first Jnana Yajna from 31 December 1951, marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Movement.

Flagged off at Chinmaya Vibhooti by Swami Swaroopananda (Global Head, Chinmaya Mission) on 31 December 2025, Chinmaya Amrit Yatra’s first stop was the Harihar Bhajan Samaj Madrasi Ganapati Mandir at Rasta Peth, reconnecting the movement to its sacred origins. 

Swami Chinmayananda arrived at Pune Station in 1951 with just four annas in his pocket, and a vision of making Vedantic wisdom accessible to everyone. Addressing just a handful of seekers at his first talk, his stirring voice soon gathered thousands, igniting a spiritual renaissance. The historic 100-day Kenopanishad Jnana Yajna that followed became a saga par excellence, laying the foundation for a global movement that continues to spread Vedanta through talks, study groups, camps and Centres worldwide.

A key initiative of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav - a year-long celebration marking 75 years, the Chinmaya Amrit Yatra stands as a living tribute to the Chinmaya legacy. It will journey over 35,000 kilometers across the country for over 295 days, carrying Swami Chinmayananda's message, vision and the timeless wisdom of the scriptures on wheels.

Follow the footsteps of the Yatra and be a part of the journey. 

https://chinmaya75.org/amrit/amrit-yatra