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12.02.2022  Publication of archival materials from the IRMT Collection, dedicated to Birthday of Helena Roerich

The main goal of Helena Roerich’s work in India was cooperation with a group of spiritual teachers (in Eastern tradition they are called Mahatmas – Great Souls) that are above us on the stairs of Cosmic evolution. They bring the knowledhe that the mankind can perceive at the moment...

15.04.2020  The Roerich Pact and Banner of Peace in India

This year is the 85th anniversary of signing the Roerich Pact – a unique international legal document, aimed at protection of cultural property. It was signed on 15th April 1935 in Washington and became the only agreement in the field of culture protection accepted by a part of international society before the World War II. The initiator and the author of the Pact was Nicholas Roerich, the great Russian artist, scientist, thinker, humanist (1874-1947)...

Archive:  2019 2018,  2017,  2016,  2015,  2014.  

23.08.2020  Planting trees in the Roerich Estate

23th August 2020 was a day of planting trees in the Roerich Estate. This event, organized under the conditions of the lingering quarantine due to the pandemic, brightened IRMT life and brought joy to all participants. The initiator of that special day was the Russian girl Eugenia Palaguta. She arrives to Naggar every spring during five years to fill out with energy for the whole year...

09.10.2020  ⁠Virtual exhibition «Nicholas Roerich - Master of the Mountains»

⁠On 9th October 2020, the day of 146th birth anniversary of the great Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, the IRMT presents the virtual exhibition of drawings by the young artists of India and Russia «Nicholas Roerich - Master of the Mountains». The exhibition presents the works of participants of the International Children and Youth Festival «Russia - India: from heart to heart»...

09.10.2020  Nicholas Roerich’s 146th Birth Anniversary

Nicholas Roerich’s Birth Anniversary on 9th October 2020 in the International Roerich Memorial Trust was celebrated among the team and some guests. The Autumn Festival that is organized these days in the Roerich Estate every year had to be canceled due to pandemic. The high day started by the tradition with a festive puja next to the memorial stone of Nicholas Roerich, the Samadhi place of the Great Russian artist...

09.10.2020  ⁠Nicholas Roerich’s monument opening

A monument to Nicholas Roerich, the first one in Leningrad Region (Russia) was unveiled on 9th October at the birthday of the Great Artist. The bronze bust on a granite base was placed next to Volosovo Art School named after Roerich. The author is Alexey Leonov, a famous sculptor, a member of the Artists' Union of Ukraine, a member of the International Art Fund...

09.11.2020  ⁠Governor of Himachal Pradesh visits IRMT

9th of November 2020 His Excellency The Honorable Governor of Himachal Pradesh Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya escorted by Deputy Commissioner of  District Kullu – cum – Director of the IRMT Dr. Richa Verma and other officials visited International Roerichs Memorial Trust. Indian Curator of the IRMT Ramesh Chandra and Russian Curator Larisa Surgina who works for the Trust in the direction of the International Centre of the Roerichs (Moscow) gave the honored guests a tour around the Roerichs Estate...

13.11.2020  ⁠Dedicated to the Blessed Memory of Tsering Dorje…

Honorable Tsering Dorje passed away… He was an outstanding researcher — Orientalist, Tibet and Buddhist scholar, linguist, good friend of International Roerich Memorial Trust in Naggar and International Centre of the Roerichs in Moscow. He was a man of clear mind and tremendous affectionate heart. It happened on 13th November, shortly before a bright holiday of Diwali. The sad news was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Despite of advanced age —  82 years old — Prof. Tsering Dorje was active, had unquenchable interest of life, he was full of ideas and plans...

30.01.2021  ⁠The Memory Day of Svetoslav Roerich

January 30th – Memory Day of Svetoslav Roerich (23.10.1904 – 30.01.1993), the younger son of Nicholas and Helena Roerich. Messenger of Beauty, a wonderful artist, philosopher, scientist, public figure, Sv.Roerich was honored with governmental awards, including the highest civil order of India “Padma Bhushan”, the Soviet order “Friendship of Peoples” and the order “Madar Cavalryman” established by the State Council of Bulgaria...

12.02.2021  ⁠Birthday of Helena Roerich in IRMT

142nd Anniversary of the birth of Helena Roerich was celebrated in the Roerichs Estate on 12 February. Warm, transparent and almost spring morning started with traditional pooja at bronze busts of Helena and Nicholas Roerichs. Poojary from Krishna Temple dressed the monuments with flowers and performed a feast ritual in honour of an outstanding Russian woman...

08.03.2021  ⁠“A bird of humanity can’t fly on only one wing”

International Women’s Day was solemnly celebrated in the Roerich Estate on a spring Sunday a day before the 8th of March. Due to a good tradition on this day The Roerich Trust welcomes women–creators — artists, sculptors, photographers, the ones who make art and culture a part of their lives. So this year the major celebration event was an inauguration of Buddhist Thangka Paintings exhibition “Rima Rimowa” by Indian artist Krishna Tashi Palmo...

24.03.2021  ⁠“In flowers the Heaven settles down upon Earth”. Spiritual Teacher Day Celebration in the Roerichs Estate

Spring planting flowers at that Holiday dedicated to the Spiritual Teachers of the Humanity has become a good tradition in International Memorial Roerich Trust. At that particular day, on March 24, 1920 Helena Roerich met Great Spiritual Teacher of East and the work on philosophical Living Ethics (Agni Yoga) texts  started...

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30.03.2021  ⁠Devika Rani, Magic Romantic Flower

Birthday of Devika Rani, an Indian movie star, the wife and muse of Svetoslav Roerich, became one of the most favorite holidays in International Memorial Roerich Trust. It is celebrated on 30th March when spring is deep and the Roerichs Estate welcomes more Indian visitors.  At that day there they can listen to the songs by Devika Rani and see films with her participation...

15.04.2021  ⁠Appeal about Peace and Culture

On 15th April 2021 in many cities of the world there was a solemn celebration of the International Day of Culture dedicated to 86th anniversary after a day of signing the Roerich Pact — the first ever international document for culture treasures protection. The initiator and inspiratory of the Pact was Nicholas Roerich — the worldwide famous Russian artist, scholar, traveller, peacemaker and public figure...

03.07.2021  ⁠Inauguration of Art Group “MAHSU ART” exhibition in the IRMT 

On July 3rd 2021 “Oneness” exhibition of young Indian artists was opened in the Modern Art Exhibition Hall of the IRMT. The artists represent International Art Group “MAHSU ART” from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. This group headed by the Director Mrs. Rita Singh allows young artists to show their works and visions of art that they consider as a way for bridging humanity...

08.07.2021  ⁠Dedicated to the Blessed Memory of Sri Virbhadra Singh

India is paying last respects to its esteemed son Sri Virbhadra Singh — the gifted leader who served faithfully to Himachal Pradesh and the whole country for almost sixty years. He quit this life in early morning 8th of July of this year at the age of 87. India will remember him as sophisticated politician and great administrator, a person with strong spirit and high allegiance who always paid heed to needs of people...

28.07.2021  Unveiling of the monuments to Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani in Russia 

28th July 2021 a landmark event took place at the territory of the largest Ethnographic Park-Museum of Russia, Cultural-Education Center “Ethnomir” in the Kaluga Region — unveiling of the monuments to Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich. Here on the territory of 140 hectares the beauty and cultures diversity of the Russian nations and the whole world are presented...

18.08.2021  “He had no limits in the field of knowledge …”  119th Birth Anniversary of George Roerich in IRMT

18th August 2021 Indian and Russian guests came together in the Roerichs Estate to celebrate 119th Birth Anniversary of George Roerich, elder son of Nicholas and Helena Roerich, a renowned orientalist, buddhologist, linguist, archeologist, traveller, explorer of Central Asia history and culture. In accordance with tradition the celebrating started with Guru Puja (Lama Choepa) ceremony...

04.09.2021  “Let’s See a Different Side of This Reality” by Ukrainian artist Irina Di

4th September 2021 an exhibition of paintings and reproductions called “Let’s See a Different Side of This Reality” by Ukrainian artist Irina Di was inaugurated in Modern Art Exhibition Hall of International Roerich Memorial Trust. Irina has been travelling over the world since 2012. She has visited more than 27 countries and it has been reflected in her creative works...

09.10.2021  147th Birth Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich: Russian-Indian Festival of Culture in the IRMT

On sunny day of 9th October 2021 Himalayan Roerichs Estate welcomed guests: after two years pause due to coronavirus pandemic a traditional October Russian-Indian Festival of Culture took place in the IRMT. The organizers of the Festival were International Roerich Memorial Trust (Naggar, Himachal Pradesh), International Centre of the Roerichs (Moscow) with support of Kullu District administration (Himachal Pradesh), Russian Embassy in India and Russian and Indian friends and volunteers...

09.10.2021 “Beyond Self.” Inauguration of the painting exhibition by Indian women artists of Art Group “WE” at the Birth Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich

Inauguration of the painting exhibition “Beyond Self” by artists Sadhna Sangar, Richa Bharti Sharma and Simrit Luthra from Chandigarh (Himachal Pradesh) became a bright event of 147th Birth Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich celebration...

23.10.2021 Birth Anniversary of Svetoslav Roerich in the IRMT: Inauguration of the 1st International Postal Art Exhibition and Art Workshop

On 23d of October 117th Birth Anniversary of Svetoslav Roerich was celebrated in the Roerich Estate in Naggar. Svetoslav Roerich is an outstanding artist, thinker, public figure, the founder of International Roerich Memorial Trust in Naggar (India) and International Centre of the Roerichs in Moscow (Russia)...

31.10.2021  Shooting of a documentary film about Devika Rani in the Roerichs Estate in Naggar

Shooting of a documentary film about Devika Rani — a famous Indian actress and director, cofounder of the Bombay Talkies movie studio, the wife of an outstanding Russian artist Svetoslav Roerich took place at the last days of October 2021. Mrs. Usha Deshpande (Mumbai, India) became an initiator of the project. She is a writer and director of many documentaries and movie programs...

6-8.11.2021  Exhibition of landscapes by photographer Jyoti Patil in the Himalayan Roerich Estate

6-8 November 2021 an exhibition of a young Indian photographer Jyoti Patil took place in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. Indian Curator IRMT Ramesh Chander and Assistant of Russian Curator IRMT inaugurated the exhibition. The exhibited photographs of landscapes from different countries — Norway, Mongolia, Indian Himalayas — excited heartfelt admiration among the guests of the exhibition...

14-18.12.2021  The “Insight Group” exhibition at the IRMT

The exhibition of Indian artists represented the Art Union “Insight Group” was opened in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust from 14 to 18 of December 2021. Indian and Russian Curators of the Roerich Trust along with the organizer of “Insight Group” solemnly opened the exhibition...

25.12.2021  Christmas in Memorial Roerichs Estate

Joyful children’s voices marked the day of Christmas 25th December 2021 in Memorial Roerichs Estate. Children of the International Roerich Memorial Trust’s team and kids of Naggar and surrounding villages came running to the IRMT since morning in waiting for the traditional celebration and Christmas gifts...

30.01.2022  Publication of archival materials from the IRMT Collection, dedicated to the Memory Day of Svetoslav Roerich

“I have no doubt he will enrich our art and give joy to thousands of people. We wish him long life.”   

19th February, 1960

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,

Indian philosopher and statesman, second President of India

18-21.06.2022  Painting Exhibition “Tuning of Nature” by the Punjab Artists Group

From June 18 to 21, 2022 the group painting exhibition by the artists from Indian state Punjab took place in the Modern Art Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. It was inaugurated by Ms. Meena Thakur, the member of the Vashisht District Council and Chief Guest of the event. She greeted Punjab guests and highly appreciated the artists’ talents, whose art works were presented in the exposition...

08.03.2022  International Women's Day at the Roerich Estate (Naggar, Kullu, HP, India)

International Women's Day on March 8, 2022 was celebrated at the Roerich Family Memorial estate in Naggar. The event was attended by women from towns and villages of the Kullu Valley, for whom the annual visit to the International Roerich Memorial Trust on Women's Day has become a good tradition...

24.03.2022  Spiritual Teacher’s Day in the Roerichs’ Estate

The festive day on March 24, 2022 in International Roerich Memorial Trust started with placing flower garlands on bronze busts of Nicholas and Helena Roerichs installed in front of their House. In this House a great Russian artist and his wife, an outstanding thinker, had lived for about twenty years, since the end of 1928 up to the beginning of 1948...

30.03.2022  Devika Rani Roerich’s Birthday in the IRMT

Birthday of Devika Rani, “the first lady” of the Indian sound film, the wife of an outstanding Russia artist Svetoslav Roerich was celebrated on March 30, 2022 in the Roerichs’ Estate. For the first time Devika Rani came to Kullu valley in 1945, and since that time the Roerich family, their house and estate became her home forever. After the departure of the Roerich family from Kullu Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani used to come to the Estate...

18.04.2022  World Heritage Day in International Roerich Memorial Trust

Once  Nicholas Roerich wrote, “Let us keep noble heritage of the past for the glorious future”. These words became the motto for the festival which took place on April 18, which was International Day For Monuments and Sites in the Roerich Himalayan estate. The festival was organized by International Roerich Memorial Trust in cooperation with State Youth Union “Nehru Yuva Kendra” from Kullu city headed by its coordinator Miss Sonia Chandra...

30.04-1.05.2022  “Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani - Heralds of Beauty.” Spring Russian-Indian Festival of Culture in the Roerichs Estate

The traditional Roerich Festival of Culture was held on April 30 – May 1 in the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The main characters of the festival were Svetoslav Roerich, the younger son of Elena and Nicholas Roerich, and Devika Rani, his beautiful Indian wife...

18.05.2022  May 18, 2022 - International Museum Day in the Roerichs Estate (Naggar, Kullu, HP, India)

The tradition to observe the International Museum Day originates in 1977, when on the next meeting of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) the offer of the Russian side to establish this cultural festival was accepted. Since 1978 the International Museum Day is being marked on May, 18 more than in 145 countries of the world...

28.05.2022  Gurpreet Singh and Parul Bhagat Exhibition at IRMT

An exhibition of two Indian professional artists was held at the International Roerich Memorial Trust from May 28 to June 1, 2022. It was solemnly opened by the Indian and Russian curators of the IRMT Suresh Kumar and Larisa Surgina. The exhibition featured landscapes, still lifes, and portraits made in different techniques, but equally appealing in their beauty, attention to details, and love for the nature of India and its sacred places...

09.05.2022  The real and surreal at R.S.Shakya's paintings exhibition at the IRMT

On May 9, an exhibition of the famous Indian painter R.S.Shakya opened in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerichs Memorial Trust. The Indian curator of the IRMT Suresh Kumar noted in his speech that this is not the first time the artist has presented his paintings in the Roerichs' estate. Ram Sevak Shakya’s art attracts with some amazing simplicity and at the same time with depth...

01.06.2022  Opening of group art exhibition ‘Oneness' at the IRMT

 Painting exhibition was organised at the International Roerich Memorial Trust jointly by the IRMT and Mahsu Art Society, Shimla headed by renowned artist prof. Bhader Singh. International exhibition was inaugurated by Russian Curator of the IRMT Mrs. Larisa Surgina and Indian Curator of the IRMT Mr. Suresh Kumar...

09-13.06.2022   “Splendid Expression” by “WE” and “AAKAR” Art Groups in the IRMT

From June 9 to 13 in the Exhibition halls of the International Roerich Memorial Trust there was painting exhibition of two art groups: “WE”, a group of Indian contemporary Women Artists from Chandigarh, headed by Prof. Sadhna Sangar, and “AAKAR” Art Group from Rajasthan, presented by Men Artists, headed by the President Mr Laxmanpal Singh Rathore...

12-15.10.2022  Exhibition of Paintings by Gurpreet Singh in the IRMT 

An exhibition of paintings by the artist Gurpreet Singh (Punjab) was held in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust from October 12 to 15. About seventy of his paintings were on display, as well as several paintings by his artist-colleagues Balraj Barodh and Som Tamang (Nepal). The Chief guest at the opening of the exhibition was Mrs Natalia Bazhenova...

22.06.2022  Painting Exhibition by Artist Sikander Jangra and His Colleagues in the IRMT – a Mirror of the Modern Tendencies in Indian Art

On June, 22, 2022 in the Exhibition Hall of the IRMT there was an opening of another group exhibition of Indian modern artworks. The paintings of eighteen artists were presented at the exhibition organized under the guidance of the curator – artist Sikander Jangra from Delhi... 

26.06.2022  Painting and Sculpture Exhibition of “Studio Seven” in the IRMT

On June 26, 2022 the solemn inauguration of painting and sculpture exhibition by modern Indian artists of the “Studio Seven” took place in the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The Chief Guest of the festival was Ms Oshin Sharma, Assistant Commissioner cum Block Development officer, Naggar, Kullu (HP)...

16.08.2022  George Roerich’s Birthday in the International Roerich Memorial Trust

August 16 marked the 120-th Birth Anniversary of George Roerich, who was an outstanding scientist – orientalist, buddhologist, linguist, ethnographer, a person dedicated his life and his works to the meeting of East and West...

21-23.08.2022  Indian Art Exhibition in the International Roerich Memorial Trust

On August 21-23 in the IRMT Exhibition Hall there was an Art exhibition of the group of Indian artists headed by Sikander Jangra from Delhi. Regional Transport Officer from Kullu Mrs Phoola Kumari, Indian IRMT Curator Mr Suresh Kumar Nadda, Russian Curator’s assistant Mr Dmitry M. Surgin, guests and visitors of the Roerichs’ Estate, the team of the Roerich Trust took part in the ceremonial opening of the Exhibition...

16-18.09.2022  Exhibition “Divine Strokes” at the Roerichs Estate

On September 16-18, the International Roerichs Memorial Trust hosted an exhibition of Indian paintings, organized by the “We” Art Group (Chandigarh, India) and headed by Sadna Sangar, a renowned artist, long-time friend of the IRMT. Eminent poet and art critic Sri Prayag Shukla was the Chief guest of the exhibition. Indian and Russian curators of the Roerich Trust, Suresh Kumar and Larisa Surgina, welcomed the audience...

24-29.09.2022  “Colours in the Hills” by Astrid Kiehn in the Roerich Estate

The watercolors of Astrid Keen, a German artist who has lived in India for many years, captivated viewers with their variety of colors, smooth lines and airy depth of space. Her exhibition was opened in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust from September 24 to 29 this year...

05-11.10.2022  October Indo-Russian Cultural Festival in the Roerichs' Estate in Naggar

The first half of October was marked by the bright events in the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The traditional Russian-Indian Festival of Culture gathered many guests from different countries at the Roerichs’ Estate.This year the Festival was dedicated to the three great dates: the 75-th Anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Russia and India; the 120-th  Birth Anniversary of George Roerich and the 30-th Anniversary of the IRMT...

09.10.2022  Opening of the First Monument of George Roerich in India at the IRMT

The opening of the bronze bust of George Roerich on the grounds of the Roerichs Estate Museum in Naggar was one of the most solemn event of the October Cultural Festival in the IRMT.  This significant event took place on October 9, the birthday of the great Russian artist Nicholas Roerich.  "How George is needed," Nicholas Roerich wrote of his eldest son...

10.10.2022  International Conference in the IRMT “Cultural Heritage of Himalayas and Work of the Roerichs: Significance for Future”. Day One

On October 10-11, 2022 within the framework of the October Roerich Festival of Culture at the International Roerich Memorial Trust the International Scientific Conference “Cultural Heritage of Himalayas and Work of the Roerichs: Significance for Future” took place. The Conference was organized...

09.10.2022  Exhibition of paintings "AFTERGLOW" by artist Harsh Inder Loomba

The solo art exhibition "AFTERGLOW" of paintings by Indian artist Harsh Inder Loomba opened on October 9, 2022, on the Nicholas Roerich's Birthday at the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerichs Memorial Trust in Naggar, Kullu, HP. This striking event took place within the framework of the Indo-Russian Roerich Festival of Culture at the Roerichs' Memorial Estate...

09.10.2022  Meeting with actress Deepti Naval at the Roerich Estate

“The evening of the ninth of October. At the entrance to the Conference Hall stood a short stately woman in a beautiful red and maroon sari. It was at once clear that she was Deepti Naval. I was fortunate to have the chance to interview Ms. Deepti and ask her questions about her family, her films and her childhood”...

05.10.2022  "Beauty Around Us": an exhibition of paintings by Elena Yakovleva and Natalia Bazhenova at the Roerich Estate

The first day of the Russian-Indian Roerichs Cultural Festival on October 5, 2022 was marked by the colorful event: the opening of the painting exhibition by Elena Yakovleva (Russia) and Natalia Bazhenova (Kazakhstan) in the Conference Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The red ribbon was solemnly cut by the guests of honor...

01.10.2022  “Colors of India” from Dharamsala in the International Roerich Memorial Trust

On the first day of October a colorful event took place in the Roerich Memorial Estate – the exhibition opening of the artist Rashmi Nag from Dharamsala (India, Himachal Pradesh) in the Conference Hall of the IRMT. Mrs. Sonia Thakur, the Founder and Director of the Sattvika Group, Director of the Research Development Institute, and a member of the Child Welfare Board of the Himachal Pradesh State, was the Сhief guest of the festival...

05.10.2022  International Art Exhibition and International Artists’ Camp in IRMT

Paintings by over thirty artists from different states and cities of India (Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Calcutta, Chandigarh, etc.), as well as from Nepal, Bangladesh and Japan were presented at the exhibition which opened on October 5, 2022 in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. Apart from the artists, the opening ceremony was attended by the guests from India, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Austria...

11.10.2022  International Conference in the IRMT “Cultural Heritage of Himalayas and Work of the Roerichs: Significance for Future”. Day Two 

The second day of the Conference in the International Roerich Memorial Trust organized by the Himachal State Museum (Shimla, India) in cooperation with the IRMT, the International Centre of the Roerichs (Moscow, Russia) and “Faraon” Historic Films Studio (St. Petersburg, Russia) was opened...

22.10.2022  Children and Youth Festival “Russia-India: From Heart to Heart” at the Roerichs Estate

The International Children creativity Festival “Russia-India: From Heart to Heart” has for several years been an integral part of the traditional Russian-Indian Roerich Cultural Festivals at the International Roerich Memorial Trust. So this year, on the opening day of the Roerich Cultural Festival on October 5-th, the joyful voices of children, participants of the Children and Youth creativity Festival “Russia-India: From Heart to Heart” were heard...

05.06.2023  Good news from Bangalore (Karnataka, India)

In Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka, the Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate Board is undertaking a major effort to inspect, conserve and restore the collection of Dr. Svetoslav Roerich’s paintings...

23.10.2022  Svetoslav Roerich’s Birthday in the Himalayan Roerichs’ Estate

Birthday of Svetoslav Roerich, the youngest son of Nicholas and Helena Roerichs, an outstanding artist, thinker and public figure who received government awards from various countries, including the highest civilian Order of India “Padma Bhushan” and the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples, was celebrated at the Roerichs’ memorial Estate in Naggar on October 23...

14.11.2022  Children's Day at the International Roerich Memorial Trust

On November 14, Bal Divas, or Children's Day, is celebrated annually in India. This holiday was established to honor the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, a prominent statesman and the first Prime Minister of independent India. Nehru always believed that the future of a nation lies in the impeccable care of children. His dream was to see children who had a sense of dignity, children who were confident in their abilities and possibilities...

25.12.2022  Christmas Day in the Roerichs’ Himalayan Estate

By tradition, the morning on festive Christmas Day on December 25 in the Roerichs’ Estate was filled with ringing children's voices and joyful laughter. Children from Naggar, Rumsu, Sheron, Pulag, Chinalti and other villages of the Kullu Valley came to the International Roerich Memorial Trust to celebrate Christmas and receive a traditional Christmas gift...

30.01.2023  Svetoslav Roerich`s Memory Day in the Roerich Estate in Naggar

On January 30, 2023, the International Roerich Memorial Trust honored the memory of the great Russian artist, thinker and public figure, the youngest son of the Roerich family, Svetoslav Roerich. His amazing art is a harmonious synthesis of the East and the West. It includes spiritual achievements of the Renaissance, creative quests of his contemporary epoch, traditions of ancient Indian art, and, of course, Russian culture...

12.02.2023  Birthday of Helena Roerich at the Roerichs Estate (Naggar)

A solemn event was held on the 12th of February at the International Roerich Memorial Trust to celebrate the 144th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous philosopher Helena Roerich, a Russian woman who by her life and the light of her heart showed to mankind the path to the heights of the Spirit. For Helena Roerich, the period of life in the Kullu Valley was extremely important...

09.03.2023  Celebration of International Women's Day at the Roerich Estate

This year, International Women's Day was celebrated on March 9 at the Roerich Memorial Estate. The warm, sunny spring days in the Kullu Valley and the air filled with the scents of blossoming trees were in perfect harmony with the atmosphere of the festival of Beauty and Love. On that festive day, Mr. Suresh Kumar, the Indian Сurator of the IRMT and Valentina Vinogradova, the assistant of Russian Curator decorated...

24.03.2023  The Day of the Spiritual Teachers of Humanity in the Roerichs’ Estate in the Himalayas

The festive day on March 24, 2023 in the International Roerich Memorial Trust was traditionally marked by spring flower planting. Colourful primroses, pansies, daisies, carnations and freesias shone in bright colours at the Samadhi of Nicholas Roerich, in front of the Roerich House, next to the sculptures of Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani...

06-07.05.2023  “The Magic Flower of Romance”. Russian-Indian Roerich Cultural Festival at the IRMT

The traditional spring Russian-Indian Roerich Cultural Festival took place at the International Roerich Memorial Trust. This year the Festival was dedicated to the 115-th Birth anniversary of Devika Rani, “The First Lady” of Indian cinema, wife and muse of the outstanding Russian artist Svetoslav Roerich...

02.05.2023  International World Heritage Day and the Festival “Russia-India: from Heart to Heart” at the Roerich Estate

The traditional spring children’s painting competition was held at the International Roerich Memorial Trust on April 18, 2023. It was dedicated to several dates at once: the International Day of Monuments and Sites, the 115-th birth anniversary of Devika Rani Roerich and also the start of the new phase of the Children and Youth Festival of Russian-Indian Friendship “Russia - India: from Heart to Heart”...

07.06.2023  Exhibition of the "Studio Seven" association headed by Suresh Kumar

On June 7, an exhibition of paintings by contemporary Indian artists from the Studio Seven creative association, headed by the famous Delhi-based artist Mr. Suresh Kumar, opened in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust...

13.06.2023  “Amidst Nature.” Exhibition of Watercolors by Bhupinder Dhutti

The grand opening of the exhibition of artist Bhupinder Dhutti from Delhi was held at the Conference Hall of the IRMT on June 9 this year. The Chief Guest was artist Krishna Tashi Palmo, a specialist in Buddhist Thangka painting. Bhupinder Dhutti and Krishna Tashi are originally from the Lahul Valley and share a love of nature and an admiration for the beauty and majesty of the Himalayas...

08.03.2024  International Women's Day at the Roerich Estate

The bright colors of paintings and radiant smiles of women filled the Roerich Museum Estate in Naggar on March 8 with light and joy. Women's Day at the Roerich International Memorial Trust was marked by the opening of painting exhibition by Indian artists of “Insight Group” curated by Sikandar Jangra (Delhi) and a musical program prepared by the Maa Agni Jwala Janchetna Mahila Mandal women's association from Garopa village (Naggar)...

14.06.2023  The Art of Calligraphy by Artist Harish Verma at IRMT

An exhibition of paintings by renowned calligrapher Harish Verma from Jalandhar (Punjab) was held at the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The exhibition was inaugurated on June 11, 2023. Artist Bhupinder Dhutti cut the traditional red ribbon, the Russian IRMT Curator Larisa Surgina (ICR, Moscow) and the Indian IRMT Curator Suresh Kumar welcomed all the guests...

28-31.05.2023  “Divine Strokes” - Exhibition of Paintings by Sadhna Sangar and the Women Artists of the "WE" Group

An exhibition of paintings by renowned artist Sadhna Sangar and her associates from the “WE” Group, Chandigarh was held at the International Roerich Memorial Trust from May 28 to 31, 2023. Mrs. Sunayana Sharma, District Tourism Development Officer, was the Chief Guest at the grand opening of the exhibition titled “Divine Strokes”...

28.05.2023  CHAP Foundation and the Creative Works of the Women of Kullu Valley

It so happened that the main theme and the main characters of the exhibitions, which opened on May 28, 2023 in the IRMT, were women and their creativity. On that day, an exhibition of paintings by women artists from the "WE" group (Chandigarh) was opened in the Exhibition Hall; then in the Conference Hall of IRMT, women from villages and towns of Kullu Valley presented their arts and crafts...

15-18.06.2023  “Strokes of Life”. An exhibition of paintings by Manpreet Kaur at the IRMT

From June 15 to 18, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted an exhibition of paintings by Indian artist Manpreet Kaur from Ludhiana, Punjab. The opening ceremony brought together guests, many of whom already know and love the work of the artist, as this is the second time Manpreet Kaur is presenting her paintings in Kullu...

29.06.2023  On the eternally existent and the immutable.... Hem Lata Thakur's exhibition at IRMT

Hem Lata Thakur is an artist from Manali (HP). She has no professional art education, but her natural talent and ardent desire to express her feelings and impressions with the help of colors have determined her creative way. On June 28-30, her first exhibition was held at the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The exhibition was inaugurated by Carol Fraser, an artist from England and long-time friend of the IRMT, and Larisa Surgina...

16.08.2023  To the 121st Birth Anniversary of George Roerich

“His beautiful image somehow especially glows. Such should be the great Teachers of the past. His whole life is a service to the Good, to mankind, and who will measure all the inexhaustible riches of His inner life”, - this is how Svetoslav Roerich wrote about his elder brother. Brought up in the spiritual space of an extraordinary family, George Roerich knew from an early age his future path and with great dignity coped with the tasks set before him...

05.10.2023  Festival of Children's and Youth creativity "Russia-India: from Heart to Heart" at the Roerich Estate

On October 5, 2023, the IRMT hosted the International Children and Youth Festival of Russian-Indian Friendship “Russia-India: from Heart to Heart” organized by volunteers of the International Centre of the Roerichs (ICR, Moscow) in close cooperation with the IRMT and its Helena Roerich Academy of Arts for Children...

08.10.2023  “Roerichs: the Indian Way.” Nicholas Roerich’s Birthday at the IRMT

On Sunday, October 8, the Roerich Estate in Naggar welcomed guests. On this day there was a festival to mark the 149th  Birth Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich, the great Russian artist, thinker, scientist, whose work is recognised as a national treasure of India...

 

09.10.2023  The Round Table “Roerichs: the Indian Way” at the IRMT

On the birthday of the great Russian artist, scientist and thinker Nicholas Roerich, the IRMT held a Round table dedicated to the Roerich family’s stay in India. The Round table was attended by the volunteers of the International Centre of the Roerichs (ICR, Moscow), the members of the creative Family Club “Semitsvetik” (Troitsk, Russia), Indian and Russian guests...

14.10.2023  Nazima V.K.'s Art Exhibition at the Roerich Estate

From October 14 to 16, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted an exhibition of Indian artist Nazima V.K. The exhibition was inaugurated by guests from Russia Tamara Merges and Vasily Tkachev, heads of the volunteer group of the International Center of the Roerichs (Moscow). The artist and all visitors of the exhibition were cordially welcomed by Suresh Kumar, Indian Curator of the IRMT...

22.10.2023  “Roerichs: the Indian Way.” Svetoslav Roerich’s Birthday at the IRMT

On October 22, 2023, the Roerich Estate celebrated the 119-th birth anniversary of Svetoslav Roerich – an artist, sage and public figure, founder of the International Roerich Memorial Trust (IRMT, Naggar) and the International Centre of the Roerich (ICR, Moscow), the youngest son of Nicholas and Helena Roerich...

14-17.11.2023  “Vertical Horizon” by Kumar Chauhan in the IRMT

From November 14-17, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted an exhibition of renowned artist Kumar Chauhan from Gujarat. The exhibition was sponsored by the Gujarat Lalit Kala Academy of Arts. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Russian Curator of the IRMT, Larisa Surgina, who works at the Roerich Estate on the direction of the International Center of the Roerichs (Moscow)...

16.12.2023  Sunil Shavhan's painting exhibition "The Key of Life" at IRMT

"The Key of Life" is the title of the exhibition of contemporary artist Sunil Shavhan, which opened at the International Roerich Memorial Trust on December 16, 2023. The exhibition was opened by Suresh Kumar, IRMT Indian Curator, Larisa Surgina, IRMT Russian Curator, and Valentina Vinogradova, assistant of Russian Curator...

22.12.2023  Exhibition of paintings by Suchitra Kumari at the IRMT

On December 22, 2023, an exhibition of paintings by Suchitra Kumari opened at the International Roerich Memorial Trust in India. The exhibition was opened by Suresh Kumar, Indian Curator of IRMT and Valentina Vinogradova, assistant of Russian Curator of the IRMT...

25.12.2023  Christmas in the Roerich Estate

Christmas in India is celebrated very brightly and colorfully. People exchange greetings and good wishes, visit their relatives and friends, give each other gifts.  Christ, the Teacher of  Love, has come into the world, and hearts unite in hope for a better, brighter future...

30.01.2024  Svetoslav Roerich Memorial Day at IRMT

On January 30, 2024, the Roerich Estate in the Himalayas honored the memory of a great artist, thinker, public figure, a faithful son of Russia, who gave the world the beauty of his beloved India, his second spiritual homeland. His art reflected the depth of traditions, richness of philosophical thought, generous colors of nature and cordiality of people of this wonderful country.  It laid a stable bridge between the two countries...

12.02.2024  Birthday of Helena Roerich at the IRMT

February 12 marked the 145th Birth anniversary of the amazing Russian woman Helena Roerich - thinker, philosopher, writer and public figure. She was the most educated woman of her time; a loving wife of the great artist Nicholas Roerich and a caring mother of two sons - Yuri (George) and Svetoslav; and at the same time she was a collaborator of Spiritual Teachers, Sages of India, in close interaction with whom she wrote down...

24-26.02.2024  Artists from six countries presented their art at the IRMT

From February 24 to 26 this year, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted an International Exhibition on Cultural Exchange programme organized by Society for Prabal Pramanik's Academy of Arts, Bhamlada, Punjab under the leadership of Mr. Arup Chandra, President of the Society...

27-29.02.2024  "Expression-2024" in the International Roerich Memorial Trust

From February 27 to 29, another international exhibition was held at the IRMT, bringing together in its exhibition the works of artists from different countries. This time the participants were about twenty-four famous artists from India, Malaysia, Thailand, Greece, Spain and Italy, who presented more than 65 of their paintings and reproductions...