The Goa Spiritual Festival (Marathi: गोवा आध्यात्मिक महोत्सव) is an annual spiritual and cultural festival held in Goa, India. Initiated in 2024, the festival features religious observances, spiritual lectures, and cultural presentations.[1]

It is organized by the Satguru Foundation and Shree Datta Padmanabha Peeth under the direction of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji.[2][3]

Festival Overview

The Goa Spiritual Festival, established in 2024, presents aspects of Goan spiritual and cultural traditions. The festival's program includes religious rituals, spiritual discourses, and cultural performances, with a focus on traditions associated with Sanatan Dharma. It is organized by the Satguru Foundation and Shree Datta Padmanabha Peeth, under the direction of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji.[4]

The festival's program has included:

  • Presentation of Vedic traditions and rituals.
  • Spiritual discourses and religious ceremonies.
  • Activities related to spiritual tourism in Goa.
  • Events incorporating environmental awareness themes.

2024 Inaugural Event

The inaugural festival took place from March 14 to 18, 2024, at Tapobhoomi, Goa, and included participation from religious leaders and dignitaries.[5]

2024 Event Activities

The 2024 festival included the following activities:

  • Shree Datta Jayanti Celebrations, including the performance of *Datta Bhiksha* and *Chhappan Bhog* rituals.
  • Go Poojan, a ritual of cow veneration at Shikeri Goshala.
  • Samudra Aarti, a ceremony of sea worship at the Mandovi River.
  • A procession to Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple.
  • Collective recitation of the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Cultural performances, including Kathak dance and devotional music.

Notable Participants (2024)

  • Pramod Sawant – Chief Minister of Goa.
  • Shripad Naik – Union Minister of State for Tourism.
  • Rohan Khaunte – Goa’s Minister of Tourism.
  • Jagadguru Avichaldevacharya Swamiji – President of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti.
  • Mahabrahmarishi Kumar Swamiji – Spiritual leader.
  • Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Swami Rajeshwar Mauli – Head of Rukmini Peeth, Maharashtra.

2025 Event

The 2025 festival expanded the program from the previous year, with additional religious and cultural events.[6][7]

2025 Event Activities

  • Agnidivya Festival at Shirgaon, dedicated to Maa Lairai Devi, featuring a fire-walking ritual.[8]
  • Go Goa Goshala Program, focusing on cow protection and Sanatan Dharma preservation, with participation from Swami Chidambarananda Saraswati.[9][10]
  • Samudra Maha Aarti, a sea worship ceremony incorporating environmental themes.[11][12][13][14]

Notable Participants (2025)

  • Pramod Sawant – Chief Minister of Goa.
  • Shripad Naik – Union Minister of State for Tourism.
  • Rohan Khaunte – Goa’s Minister of Tourism.
  • Jagadguru Avichaldevacharya Swamiji – President of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti.
  • Mahabrahmarishi Kumar Swamiji – Spiritual leader.
  • Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Swami Rajeshwar Mauli – Head of Rukmini Peeth, Maharashtra.
  • Swami Chidambarananda Saraswati - Spiritual Leader.

Governmental Recognition

The Goa government acknowledges the festival as a cultural and religious event. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has publicly supported its role in spiritual tourism.[15] Minister of Tourism Rohan Khaunte's attendance further highlights governmental recognition.[16][17]

In 2025, statements made about the festival and Swami Brahmeshanand led to legal complaints and controversy.

  • A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against social activist Xencor Polgi regarding remarks made about the festival and Swami Brahmeshanand.[18]
  • An FIR was also registered against activist Rama Kankonkar.[19]
  • Legal proceedings related to bail were initiated by an individual involved in these complaints.[20]

The controversies centered around allegations that statements made by the activists were offensive to religious sentiments.

See also

References

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