News and newsletters from SGS Benelux Foundationhttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/enhttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-devi-navaratri-vieringen-oktober-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-devi-navaratri-vieringen-oktober-2026/Sri Devi Navaratri Celebrations at SGS Benelux Center in IJmuiden Jaya Guru Datta Stichting SGS Benelux warmly invites you to participate in our Sri Devi Navaratri celebrations at the SGS Benelux Center in IJmuiden. Join us on Sunday 11 October and Saturday 17 October 2026 , from 15:00 to 18:00 on both days . Sunday 11 October — Pratipat - Gowri - Devi Puja - Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana -…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-swamiji-opent-sgs-benelux-center-in-nederland/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-swamiji-opent-sgs-benelux-center-in-nederland/Sri Swamiji Inaugurates SGS Benelux Center in the Netherlands Jaya Guru Datta Dear All, As part of the Swarna Yatra celebrations, marking 50 years since Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji's first visits to Europe and the Americas, Sri Swamiji visited the Netherlands on 26 August 2026 to inaugurate the new SGS Benelux Center at Helmstraat 9, 1975 DP IJmuiden. The visit carried special…Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/celebrating-our-bhagavad-gita-mahayajna-graduates-batch-11/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/celebrating-our-bhagavad-gita-mahayajna-graduates-batch-11/Celebrating Our Bhagavad Gītā Mahayajna Graduates - Batch 11 Jaya Guru Datta We warmly congratulate 🌷 Smt. Sowjanya Chitumalla (Amstelveen), 🌷 Smt. Lakshmi Sowmya Sree Kantheti (Hoofddorp), 🌷 Smt. Neeraja Sunil Bheemsetty (Eindhoven) on completing the Bhagavad Gita Mahayajna Batch 11 fluent reading programme . They were blessed to receive their certificates from Parama Pujya Sri Ganapathy…Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/jaarbalans-2025-en-toelichting/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/jaarbalans-2025-en-toelichting/Explanation Annual Balance Sheet and Overview of Income and Expenses St. SGS Benelux 2025 Balance Sheet as at January 1, 2025 Assets Amount Liabilities Amount Bank €7,140 Capital €7,140 Total €7,140 Total €7,140 Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2025 Assets Amount Liabilities Amount Bank €95,136 Capital €95,136 Total €95,136 Total €95,136 Income and Expenses 2025 Income (balances + donations in…Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-swamiji-s-visit-to-sgs-benelux-center-in-the-netherlands-on-26-august-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/sri-swamiji-s-visit-to-sgs-benelux-center-in-the-netherlands-on-26-august-2026/Sri Swamiji's visit to SGS Benelux Center in the Netherlands on 26 August 2026 Jaya Guru Datta Dear devotee, By Sri Swamiji's grace, Parama Pujya Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji will visit our newly acquired SGS Benelux Center in the Netherlands on 26 August 2026. As one of the devotees whose support and generosity made this Center possible, we would like to warmly invite you to be present at…Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/darshan-van-sri-swamiji-in-nederland-26-augustus-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/darshan-van-sri-swamiji-in-nederland-26-augustus-2026/Sri Swamiji's Darshan in the Netherlands 26 August 2026 Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, dear devotees, We are overjoyed to share a most auspicious announcement. 🙏 Sri Swamiji's Darshan in the Netherlands, 26 August 2026 By Sri Swamiji's grace, all of us will have Darshan of Parama Pujya Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji in the Netherlands on 26 August 2026. 📅 Date and time Wednesday, 26 August…Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/twee-maanden-sgs-benelux-center-ijmuiden/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/twee-maanden-sgs-benelux-center-ijmuiden/Two Months of SGS Benelux Center, IJmuiden Jaya Guru Datta A journey of satsanga, seva and shared devotion On 20 July 2026, we joyfully mark two months since acquiring the property in IJmuiden, by the North Sea in the Netherlands. It will become the permanent home of the SGS Benelux Center, the first center in continental Europe affiliated with our beloved Guru, His Holiness Sri Ganapathy…Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/internationale-dag-van-de-yoga-2026-international-day-of-yoga-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/internationale-dag-van-de-yoga-2026-international-day-of-yoga-2026/Invitation: International Day of Yoga 2026 Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, Stichting SGS Benelux and Datta Kriya Yoga International Center warmly invite everyone to participate in the celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 . This local celebration in IJmuiden is part of DKY Global Connect , a 24-hour global yoga relay organized for the International Day of Yoga. The Netherlands will…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/50-jaar-sri-datta-swamiji-in-europa-50-years-of-sri-datta-swamiji-in-europe/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/50-jaar-sri-datta-swamiji-in-europa-50-years-of-sri-datta-swamiji-in-europe/50 jaar Sri Datta Swamiji in Europa 🇪🇺 50 Years of Sri Datta Swamiji in Europe 🇪🇺 Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, 50 Years of Sri Datta Swamiji in Europe: Golden Jubilee Celebration and Concert at Stadtcasino Basel, Switzerland, August 28–30, 2026 In the summer of 1976, Sri Swamiji visited Germany and Switzerland for the first time. It is a great joy that Sri Swamiji will bless us with His divine…Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-6-mei-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-6-mei-2026/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, We are filled with gratitude and joy to share highlights from the historic first event held at our new Sri Hanuman Center in IJmuiden, by the North Sea in the Netherlands. On the auspicious occasion of Adhika Jyestha Shuddha Ekadashi , marking Sri Swamiji's 84th birthday according to the lunar calendar, we celebrated on May 27, 2026 , with deep devotion and divine…Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/hanuman-centrum-update-hanuman-center-update/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/hanuman-centrum-update-hanuman-center-update/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, We are delighted to share some joyful news with you following Newsletter no. 4. Hanuman Center, Update By Sri Swamiji’s grace, a beautiful property has become available to us, and the purchase has now been completed. It will serve as the first Sri Hanuman Center in continental Europe. We sincerely thank all the donors and supporters who made this first phase possible. Sri…Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-4-mei-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-4-mei-2026/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, We are pleased to share three important updates regarding upcoming events and our progress in IJmuiden. 1\. Invitation: Satsang for Sri Swamiji’s 84th Birthday On Sunday, 31 May 2026 , we will gather to celebrate Sri Swamiji’s 84th birthday. We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion at Holisan (Merwede 30, 8226 NA, Lelystad). Program Schedule: - 12:30 –…Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-nieuwsbrief-maart-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-nieuwsbrief-maart-2026/Dear all, JGD We recently received the news that Renée Kool passed away on January 31, 2026. Renée served as chairperson from the founding of the St.SGS Benelux in 1992 until 2012; she was appointed to this position by Sri Swamiji and performed it with great enthusiasm and dedication. In 1993, the St.SGS Benelux became an ANBI foundation (= Public Benefit Institution). Sri Swamiji frequently held…Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/maha-shivaratri-vieringen-afzeggen-maha-shivaratri-celebrations-cancelled/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/maha-shivaratri-vieringen-afzeggen-maha-shivaratri-celebrations-cancelled/Maha Shivaratri vieringen afzeggen Maha Shivaratri Celebrations cancelled Dear All, Jaya Guru Datta 🙏 Latest news regarding tomorrow's satsangha, February 15, 2026: Due to the forecast for inclement weather starting tomorrow afternoon, including snow, we will unfortunately have to cancel the satsangha for tomorrow, February 15. It's unfortunate, but we must prioritize safety. Wishing you a…Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-2-februari-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-2-februari-2026/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, We are happy to share a brief reminder and two important updates with you. Reminder – Maha Shivaratri 2026 Maha Shivaratri will take place on Sunday, 15 February 2026 at the Holisan building, Merwede 30, in Lelystad. Everyone is warmly invited to take part in this special celebration. Hanuman Center IJmuiden - Update Following our January 2026 newsletter, we would like to…Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/griekenland-concert-greece-concert/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/griekenland-concert-greece-concert/Meditatieconcert & programma in Athene april 2026 Meditation Concert & Program in Athens April 2026 Of WhatsApp (alleen tekstberichten): +31 6 24 71 24 96 Dear All, Jaya Guru Datta 🙏 We’re happy to share that the long-awaited information about Sri Swamiji’s unique concert and program in Athens, Greece (April 23–26, 2026) is now available. All details and registration can be found on the official…Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/maha-shivaratri-vieringen-maha-shivaratri-celebrations/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/maha-shivaratri-vieringen-maha-shivaratri-celebrations/Maha Shivaratri vieringen Maha Shivaratri Celebrations Dear All, Jaya Guru Datta 🙏 We are pleased to announce that Maha Shivaratri will be observed on Sunday, 15th February 2026 , at the Holisan Building ( Merwede 30, 8226 NA, Lelystad ). On this sacred occasion, let us gather to offer our heartfelt prayers and devotion to Lord Shiva . Program Schedule 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Arrival and Welcome 1:00…Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-1-januari-2026/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-1-januari-2026/Dear all, Jaya Guru Datta, Wishing you and your families a very Happy New Year. We’re blessed to open the new year with auspicious news, filling our hearts with hope and gratitude. With Sri Swamiji’s blessings and guidance, the development of the new SGS Center is moving forward very well. After proposing a few potential locations to Sri Swamiji, we are delighted to announce that a former church…Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-bericht-heengaan-van-dhr-drs-moti-marhe/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-bericht-heengaan-van-dhr-drs-moti-marhe/Extra bericht: december 2025 Dear all, Jaya Guru Datta, A few days ago, we received the sad news that Shri Moti Marhé has passed away. Moti was a long-time devotee of Sri Swamiji and, through the OHM (Hindu Media Organization), frequently met and interviewed Him. He created several valuable and memorable television programs about Sri Swamiji and was, for many years, a regular participant in the…Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-8-december-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-8-december-2025/Newsletter no 8, December 2025 Dear all, Jaya Guru Datta, We are delighted to share an important update from Stichting SGS Benelux. Sri Swamiji has expressed his wish to see a new center established in the Netherlands at the earliest opportunity. In response, Stichting SGS Benelux has begun preliminary investigations into making this vision a reality. Based on our research, suitable properties…Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/be-part-of-gita-jayanti-your-presence-matters/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/be-part-of-gita-jayanti-your-presence-matters/Gītā Jayant ī Celebrations You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the Foundation Course or Gītā Mahāyajña program before or are actively participating. Dear Friends and Devotees, It is with great pleasure that we announce this year’s Gītā Jayantī celebrations in Germany. We are honoured to host Datta Peetham Asthana Vidwan Sri Srikanth Datta Challa , Director of SGS…Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/gita-jayanti-en-dattatreya-jayanti-vieringen-gita-jayanti-en-dattatreya-jayanti/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/gita-jayanti-en-dattatreya-jayanti-vieringen-gita-jayanti-en-dattatreya-jayanti/Gītā Jayant ī Celebrations You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the Foundation Course or Gītā Mahāyajña program before or are actively participating. Dear Friends and Devotees, It is with great pleasure that we announce this year’s Gītā Jayantī celebrations in the Netherlands. We are honoured to host Datta Peetham Asthana Vidwan Sri Srikanth Datta Challa , Director…Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/uitvaartdienst-van-janardhana-johannes-feistner/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/uitvaartdienst-van-janardhana-johannes-feistner/Rám and Harrie St.SGS Benelux The memorial service for Janardana Johannes Feistner will take place on Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the Municipal Forest Cemetery (Städtischer Waldfriedhof) in Monheim. The burial will follow afterwards. Address: Municipal Forest Cemetery (Städtischer Waldfriedhof) Knipprather Str. 105, 40789 Monheim am Rhein All are warmly welcome. Rám and…Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-6-sep-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-6-sep-2025/Newsletter no 6, September 2025 "Sri Swamiji was saddened to hear of the passing of his dear devotee Janardana. Sri Swamiji remembers his graceful and great sevas over the decades. Sri Swamiji prays to God to grant mukti for Janardana. The Celestial message group gratefully remembers the great seva and help rendered by Janardana. Sri Swamiji advised DYC Germany to observe mauna for ten minutes…Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-5-mei-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-5-mei-2025/Jaya Guru Datta Lalita Sahasranama Lalita Sahasranama is a Sanskrit hymn containing the 1,000 names of the Divine Mother Lalita Devi, who is considered very auspicious for all areas of life. Sri Swamiji sings it in this video, among others. How can I participate? Like last year's Guru Gita class, Arkaja Sadhu will offer online courses for European devotees and will teach the Lalita Sahasranama…Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-4-mei-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-4-mei-2025/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, On 25 th of May we will be celebrating Parama Puja's Sri Swamiji's 83rd Birthday in Holisan (Merwede 30, 8226NA Lelystad) Program: 12:30 to 13:00: door opens 13:00 to 14:00: Guru Paduka Puja 14:00 to 15:00: Recital of Hanuman Chalisa and Bhajans 15:00 to 15:15: Pause 15:30 to 16:30: Prasadam You are all heartily welcomed to join this event. with best wishes, Rám and…Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-3-april-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-3-april-2025/Newsletter no 3, April 2025 Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, We are pleased to share important updates regarding upcoming activities and Sri Swamiji's vision for future initiatives in Europe. During His recent visit to Switzerland, Sri Swamiji graciously shared His guidance for several forthcoming projects: 1. A Mauna seminar is scheduled for 2026 in Germany, likely to be held in Wart. DYC Germany will…Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-st-sgs-benelux-no-2-februari-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-st-sgs-benelux-no-2-februari-2025/Jaya Guru Datta, On Sunday 23rd of March we will be celebrating Maha Shivaratri at Holisan, Merwede 30, 8226NA, Lelystad from 13 to 16 hr There will be Puja by Siva and Arkaja followed by Bhajans by group of attendees. There will be prasadam at the end. Homemade prasadam are welcome. Reports will be presented of Sri Swamiji’s visit to Switzerland (Mauna and Nada program from 4-9 March.…Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-1-januari-2025/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/nieuwsbrief-no-1-januari-2025/Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, Sri Swamiji instructed Sheetal Persad from Canada/Mysore Ashram to teach the English version of Hanuman Chalisa to Devotees. Below are more information and the link: https://t.me/+ZLpHnBzQONQ4OWNl Learn to sing English Hanuman Chalisa per Pujya Datta Prabhu's instructions. Pujya Datta Prabhu wishes for everyone to learn the English Hanuman Chalisa, and directed Sheetal…Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-nieuwsbrief-no-9-december-2024/https://nieuws.sgsbenelux.nl/en/extra-nieuwsbrief-no-9-december-2024/Extra Newsletter no 9, December 2024 Jaya Guru Datta, Jaya Guru Datta Dear all, Due to unforeseen circumstances we are cancelling the Satsangha on the 15th of December which we normally would have for the Datta Jayanti celebration. We are looking forward to see you at the Shivaratri celebration in 2025. Best wishes, Rám and Harrie St.SGS BeneluxSun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT