Kanha Shanti Vanam

14/07/2025

The Monsoon season has begun Kanha Shanti Vanam and here are few macroscopic glimpses!

In every petal, wing, ripple, and branch, life is bound together by invisible ties, nurturing, protecting, partnering. These silent connections remind us how deeply all living beings are intertwined.

27/06/2025

Kanha Shanti Vanam, the changing seasons bring a plethora of colours. All around, flowering trees bloom — each one adding its unique charm to the landscape.
Among the many flowering trees, you can find the soft pink blooms of Tabebuia rosea, the golden yellow of Tabebuia aurea, and the bright brushes of the Australian bottlebrush. The white amaltas stands out with its rare and graceful flowers, while Cochlospermum indica and Palash light up the forest in yellow and orange. The silk cotton tree is striking with its large red flowers, and Gulmohar brings a splash of fiery color. Frangipani trees add a quiet fragrance to the air.
These flowering trees don’t just add beauty, but bring a sense of peace and stillness to all who walk by them.

18/06/2025

The Kaushal Manthan Regional Workshop, organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with , was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, bringing together leaders to shape the future of skill development in India.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State , MSDE, emphasized the need for locally-driven, outcome-based skilling models, and launched two new Centres of Excellence along with the National Skill Gap Study.

He also inaugurated the country’s first Rural Biochar Entrepreneurship Program at the Biochar Centre of Excellence, supporting green livelihoods in rural areas.

Leaders including Shri D.K. Joshi (A&N Islands), Dr. Sharanprakash Patil (Karnataka), and Shri V. Sivankutty (Kerala) shared impactful state-level initiatives in skilling and youth empowerment.

Together, these efforts contribute toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 through collaboration and innovation.

13/06/2025

The ‘Music & More’ summer retreat Kanha Shanti Vanam came to a beautiful close on June 1, 2025. Over eight inspiring days, participants immersed themselves in the world of Indian classical music and dance under the guidance of seven professional artists - Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, Sri Sampagodu S Vighnaraja, Smt. Shantala Subramanyam, Sushri Ankita Joshi, Sameer Rao, Smt. Uma Sathyanarayanan, and Sri Shashank Subramanyam.

With sessions in Hindustani and Carnatic vocal and flute, as well as Bharatanatyam, the retreat offered a space to deepen both skill and inner connection. This retreat marks the beginning of Daaji’s vision to nurture Gurukuls of Music within the Heartfulness community. A heartfelt thank you to all who made this first step possible.

03/06/2025

The King of Fruits has arrived with its groove!

Everyone looks forward to the mango season Kanha Shanti Vanam, the buzz in the air, the sweet aroma, and the simple joy it brings. Across 20–25 acres, we grow 15 different varieties, each with its own taste, texture, and character.

The mangoes are allowed to ripen fully on the trees. During this time, interns help sort the fruits by variety, gaining hands-on experience as they work. When the time is right, the mangoes are harvested and brought to a clean facility. Here, they are washed in cinnamon water, a natural method used to protect them from fungal infections without chemicals. We allow the mangoes to develop their natural sweetness slowly and naturally.

Every step, from plucking to sorting, is done carefully to ensure quality and hygiene. These mangoes are then shared within the community at Kanha Shanti Vanam, as well as sent outside for everyone to enjoy!

28/05/2025

Part 2: The Making of Babuji Vanam

Babuji Vanam is a serene and beautiful space, ready to welcome all who seek peace, reflection, and a deeper connection with nature. Every corner of this special place reflects the love and dedication of the volunteers who made it possible.

Step in, sit for a while, and feel the earth’s melody. Connect with nature and discover a deeper connection within.

27/05/2025

Part 1: The Making of Babuji Vanam

With the commemorative celebrations of Babuji Maharaj’s 125th birth anniversary around the corner, Kamlesh D Patel envisioned transforming a quiet stretch of land Kanha Shanti Vanam. Though already beautiful, he wished to enhance it further by creating a space where one could sit, reflect, and connect deeply with nature and with oneself.
A dedicated team of volunteers set themselves to work, pouring their hearts into bringing this vision to life before the celebrations began. Sitting pods, earthing areas, pathways, and a goshala were thoughtfully designed. At the heart of it all stands a fountain, symbolizing the flow of life and the essence of Babuji’s teachings in practice.

As you step into Babuji Vanam, you connect with nature, with your inner self, and experience a deep sense of oneness.

Captured here are moments during the transformation of this special space at Kanha

Stay tuned for Part 2 of ‘The Making of Babuji Vanam’!

22/05/2025

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we’re happy to share a few of the many bird species that have made Kanha Shanti Vanam their home.

So far, around 70 species of birds have been spotted in Kanha, and we are eagerly waiting the perfect moments to capture them all on camera!

20/05/2025

This summer Kanha Shanti Vanam, children aged 8 to 13 participated in a beautifully balanced program of mental, physical, and spiritual activities designed to strengthen the natural connection between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Through eye exercises, observation games, nature walks, plantation activities, and other fun exercises, they unlocked their natural intuition and curiosity—engaging the full spectrum of their growing minds in a joyful and nurturing environment.

17/05/2025

In the heart of Kanha Shanti Vanam, amidst its lush greenery, lies a remarkable five-acre rainforest—an awe-inspiring transformation of what was once arid land in Hyderabad. Created with the purpose of preserving rare and endangered species, it now shelters vulnerable trees and migratory birds. This living example of biodiversity restoration leaves every visitor in quiet awe—a reminder of what care, vision, and dedication can achieve.

Have you visited the rainforest at Kanha Shanti Vanam?🌴🌿

17/05/2025

13/05/2025

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