Hyderabad, January 24, 2026: As part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of Chinmaya Mission, Chinmaya Mission Greater Hyderabad today inaugurated “Chinmaya Experience”, a unique, new-age AI and VR technology-enabled spiritual experience zone, at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad.
The inauguration was graced by Pujya Swami Swaroopananda Ji, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, along with Swami Bodhamayananda Ji, Director, Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.
The event commenced with traditional invocations and the ceremonial Poorna Kumbham, followed by the inauguration of key stalls including the Chinmaya Vani Book Store, Chinmaya Uphaar Merchandise Stall, and the Chinmaya Mission Grassroots Activities Stall. The dignitaries also undertook a walkthrough of the stalls, experiencing the immersive and interactive exhibits.
A key highlight of the inauguration was the VR-based Experience Stall, a cutting-edge, new-age technology centre offering visitors an immersive spiritual journey. The stall showcases Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s life and teachings, along with a specially curated Chinmaya Mission 75-year timeline, blending advanced technology with timeless Vedantic wisdom.
Visitors can experience four major stalls at NTR Stadium across both days of the celebrations, including a VR Experience Stall offering immersive spiritual learning, a Chinmaya Book Stall featuring devotional literature, Vedantic texts, and books for children, a Chinmaya Uphaar Merchandise Stall, and additional stalls highlighting Chinmaya Mission’s grassroots and outreach activities.
Addressing the gathering and the media, Pujya Swami Swaroopananda Ji spoke about Chinmaya Mission’s inspiring 75-year journey, its unwavering commitment to spiritual education rooted in Vedanta, and its relevance in contemporary society through innovative initiatives such as Chinmaya Experience.
Swami Bodhamayananda Ji also addressed the gathering, appreciating Chinmaya Mission’s significant contribution to nation-building through value-based education, spiritual empowerment, and selfless service.
The program concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra and a collective pledge, reinforcing the Mission’s vision of inner transformation and social harmony. Following the inauguration, the Chinmaya Experience stalls were opened to the public, witnessing enthusiastic participation from visitors.
As part of the ongoing Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Chinmaya Mission Greater Hyderabad will host a mega Bhagavad Gita Chanting program tomorrow, in the presence of the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, where over 50,000 participants are expected to chant sacred verses together, marking one of the largest collective spiritual gatherings in the region.
The celebrations continue on January 24 and 25, 2026, reaffirming Chinmaya Mission’s enduring legacy of blending ancient wisdom with contemporary relevance.
