Goa has to regain its popularity as an ideal destination for spiritual tourism also, due to its ancient cultural heritage. Now, we have to focus on- “Vikas ke Sath Virasat” especially when India is emerging as a global economic power envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi under “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” pointed out by the Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing Industries Govt of India, Shri Chirag Paswan at Goa Spiritual Festival (February 19-24, 2026). Along with the eminent saints, He also participated in auspicious ‘Samudra Aarti’ which was an integral part of Goa Spiritual Festival in Calangute Goa. The Hon’ble Minister was welcomed by HH Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji along with other revered saints and the hon’ble minister of Tourism Goa, Shri Rohan Khaunte. Complimenting the organisers, Satguru Foundation for holding six-day event, the Union Cabinet Minister reinforced that initiatives such as holding Goa Spiritual Festival consolidates its tourism brand of the state with new dimension i.e; spiritual tourism. While appreciating the state govt. for extending the meaningful support for this event, he pointed out that now the time has come to attract Indian and foreigners for spiritual tourism and holistic wellness of the humanity altogether. This is an effort to preserve and protect our cultural heritage especially for new generation, which is drifting away from India’s actual identity due to western influence. Hon’ble Minister mentioned that he is not attending the function in the capacity as a Minister but as a devotee. He asked the people to visit Goa not only for the entertainment but visit Goa for its cultural and religious identity. Speaking on the occasion Mahant Ravindran Puriji said that Goa is a land of Lord Parshuram. It is a matter of appreciation that Goa is evolving as Yog Bhoomi instead of Bhog Bhumi. Unprecedented efforts of the state government are commendable in infra structure development and preserving of ancient legacy of the state, he added. Welcoming the guests, HH Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami expressed his happiness over the response received from the State Government and a large number spiritual Gurus and Goans in the festival. He stressed upon the need to inculcate spiritual values among the new generation and holistic development of the people. He said that Goa is land of “Gaumata and Gau-Culture” which is relevant in the contemporary age of AI in view of the adverse impact of AI driven new technologies. He conveyed special appreciation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant for his outstanding contribution not only in socio-economic development of the state but also in protecting spiritual heritage. The distinguished dais was graced by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Shri Gyananand Tirth Ji – Peethadhishwar, Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh; Mahant Ravindrapuri Swamiji – President, Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad; Jagadguru Satpanthacharya Shri Gyaneshwardevacharyaji Maharaj – Tirthdham Preranapeeth, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dharmadev Maharaj Ji – Head, Hari Mandir Ashram & Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Haryana; Mahamandaleshwar Shri Janardan Hari Swamiji – Treasurer, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, Maharashtra; Anant Shri Vibhushit Shri Shri 108 Taponishtha Agnihotri Pujya Swami Sampurnanand Brahmachariji – Secretary, Agni Akhada; Goswami Sushil Maharaj Ji – Bhrigu Peethadhishwar & National Coordinator, Bharatiya Sarvdharma Sansad, New Delhi; Mahamandaleshwar Narayananand Giriji Maharaj – Chennai; Sanatan Dharmabhushan Dr. Rajrajeshwar Guruji – Head, International Siddhashram Shakti Center, London (UK); Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ashutoshanand Ji – Kailas Math, Kashi; Anantbodh Chaitanya Swamiji – Founder, Sanatan Dhara Foundation, Europe; Mahamandaleshwar Radhe Radhe Babaji – Joint National General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti; Anant Shri Vibhushit Bhupendragiri Ji – Haridwar; Sant Shri Gopal Chaitanyaji Maharaj – Shri Vrindavan Dham Pal, Maharashtra; Swami Shri Anantanand Ji – Haridwar; Mahamanishi Shri Niranjan Swamiji – Head, Purusharth Ashram Seva Trust, Haridwar, along with Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Joshua D’Souza, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar, Satguru Foundation President Adv. Brahmidevi ji and many other distinguished dignitaries from various fields.
