The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru
The Art of Living Foundation has centers in nearly 180 countries
The organization was founded four and a half decades ago (approximately 1981)
The foundation promotes values of peace, harmony, service and spiritual awareness
Initiatives mentioned include meditation, service, education, rural development, environmental initiatives and interfaith dialogue
Specific programs mentioned: Rock Satsang and Bhajan Clubbing
The foundation runs a campaign for a drug-free India
A commemorative postal stamp of the Art of Living Foundation was launched during the event
Attendees included: Governor of Karnataka Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, members of the Art of Living Foundation, dignitaries from India and abroad, and thousands of devotees and volunteers
The Vice President offered prayers at the Ganpati Temple located within the Art of Living campus
