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...
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...
13.12.2024 Children and Youth Festival “Roerichs’ Realm” at the International Roerich Memorial Trust in Naggar
On 5 October, the annual Russian-Indian October Festival of Culture began at the Roerichs' Himalayan estate, dedicated this year to the Roerich family anniversaries: Nicholas Roerich's 150th birth anniversary, Helena Roerich's 145th birth anniversary and Svetoslav Roerich's 120th birth anniversary. Traditionally, the day began with the sound of children's voices...
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...
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)...
22.03.2024 “Reminiscence 24” in the Roerich Estate. A Tribute to 150th Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich
The Art exhibition 'Reminiscence 24' of academic and creative works of students pursuing studies in the Department of Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, under the guidance of Prof. Him Chatterjee, Chairman, opened on March 22 at Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust...
24.03.2024 The Day of the Spiritual Teachers of Humanity in the Roerichs’ Estate
On March 24, 1920 in London for the first time Helena Roerich met with the Great Spiritual Teacher and the first record was made, which laid the foundation for a new philosophical and ethical Teaching. The Teaching contained a complete system of a new cosmic worldview and was called Living Ethics, or Agni Yoga. Later Roerichs themselves, their associates and followers in different cities and countries annually celebrated this day...
01.05.2024 Festival “Roerichs’ Realm” in the Roerich Estate
On May 1, 2024, the IRMT in Naggar held a children's paintings competition to commemorate the Roerich family anniversaries: the 150th birth anniversary of Nicholas Roerich, the 145th of his wife Helena Roerich, and the 120th of their younger son Svetoslav Roerich. The competition was attended by 87 children from 10 schools in the Kullu Valley and the Helena Roerich Academy of Art for Children of the IRMT...
04.05.2024 “Roerichs: Heralds of Culture.” Anniversary Festival at the IRMT
Saturday afternoon, May 4, brought together more than three hundred guests from India, Russia and other countries in the Himalayan Roerich Estate. This year the traditional spring Russian-Indian Festival at the IRMT was dedicated to the anniversary dates of the Roerich family: 150-th birth anniversary of Nicholas Roerich, 145-th birth anniversary of his wife, Helena, and 120-th birth anniversary of their youngest son, Svetoslav...
04.05.2024 “Reflections of India” by Galina Stepanova at the Festival “Roerichs: Heralds of Culture” in the IRMT
On the festive day on May 4, as part of the festival “Roerichs: Heralds of Culture”, dedicated to the anniversary dates of the great Russian family, in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust there was an opening of the painting exhibition “Reflections of India” by Galina Stepanova. The red ribbon was solemnly cut by the Chief guests of the Festival...
04.05.2024 "Himalayan Nights" by Dev Chandra at the Jubilee Festival at the IRMT
A notable event of the festival "Roerichs: Heralds of Culture" was the opening of the exhibition of paintings by the young Indian artist Dev Chandra, which took place in the exhibition space of the IRMT. The Сhief guests at the opening ceremony were Ms Torul S. Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu - cum - Director, IRMT, and Ms Yulia Aryaeva, Counsellor, Russian Embassy in India...
05.05.2024 Round Table "Roerichs: Heralds of Culture"
On 6 May, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted a Round-table discussion with scholars, researchers, artists and festival guests at the traditional Spring Festival, this year dedicated to the theme "Roerichs: Heralds of Culture"...
11.05.2024 "Happiness" by Geetanjali Sharma at the IRMT
From May 11 to 14, 2024, the exhibition of Indian artist Geetanjali Sharma was inaugurated at the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The main guests of the exhibition opening ceremony were Larisa Surgina, Russian Curator working at the IRMT on the direction of the International Center of the Roerichs (Moscow), and Suresh Kumar, Indian Curator of the IRMT...
19.05.2024 “Spandan – 3” painting exhibition at the IRMT
An exhibition of paintings organised by the Spandan Creative Hub at the International Roerich Memorial Trust was held from May 19 to 21 at the IRMT Exhibition Hall. The exhibition showcased the works of 10 renowned artists from different parts of India. Guest of honour, Dr Suresh Jaiswal, a senior official of the Himachal Pradesh government administration, inaugurated the exhibition...
24.05.2024 The Wonderful Worlds of Carol Fraser at the Roerich Estate
On Friday 24 May, an exhibition by artist Carol Fraser entitled "Shambhala - Land of Peace and Freedom" opened at the IRMT in Naggar. Carol was born in England in 1939. Her first career was as a music teacher, but she found her calling in working with children from disadvantaged families. Not surprisingly, the opening of the exhibition began with a song sung by the artist herself...
24.05.2024 Exhibition of Gujarat artists at IRMT
On 24 May, the International Roerich Memorial Trust inaugurated an exhibition of artists from Vadodara, Gujarat. Among the attendees at the opening ceremony were Mrs Larisa Surgina, Russian Curator of the IRMT and an employee of the International Centre of the Roerichs (Moscow), Mr. Suresh Kumar, Indian Curator of the IRMT, and other distinguished guests. All attendees participated in an interactive and informative tour of the exhibition...
29.05.2024 Enchanting patterns of Himachal culture by Hemlata Thakur
From 29 May to 2 June, the Exhibition Hall of the IRMT hosted an exhibition of the artist Hemlata Thakur from Manali. This was not the artist's first exhibition at the IRMT; her works are a favourite of the Trust's visitors. Hemlata Thakur has resided in the vicinity of Manali throughout her life. The natural environment, cultural traditions, and local culture of Himachal Pradesh have been an integral part of her life and creative output.
04.06.2024 Shakti through the eyes of Vishakha Akkihal
An exhibition of works by young artist, graphic designer and content writer Vishakha Akkihal with the enigmatic title "Bhairava uttered 'Ka': Shakti through my eyes" opened in the Exhibition hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust on 4 June. For those with only a superficial familiarity with Indian culture, the title of the exhibition may not be immediately apparent...
06.06.2024 “Artistic Vision” in the Roerich Trust
On 6 June, the International Roerich Memorial Trust (IRMT) hosted the opening of an exhibition of 11 artists entitled "Artistic Vision". Organised by Studio Seven, the exhibition was inaugurated by Mr Anuj Sharma, Deputy District Attorney of Kullu district, Mrs Larisa Surgina, the Russian Curator of the IRMT, Mr Suresh Kumar, her Indian counterpart, as well as Indian and Russian guests and staff of the Roerich Trust...
07.06.2024 Harmony of colour and form in the art of Ankush Atthi
On 7 June, the Exhibition Hall of the IRMT in Naggar hosted the inauguration of the solo exhibition of Punjabi artist Ankush Atthi. This is not the first occasion on which the artist has exhibited his work at the Trust. Mr. Suresh Kumar Nadda, an Indian Curator, IRMT and his colleague Mrs. Larisa Surgina, a Russian Curator and employee of the ICR, who were present at the opening, recalled Ankush's previous exhibitions with great warmth...
11.06.2024 “Samanvaya” exhibition at the Roerich Trust
On 11 June, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted the inauguration of a joint exhibition of works by four Indian artists in its Exhibition Hall. The participating artists were Alka Bhrushundi (Delhi), Alka Singh (Greater Noida), Sumitra Ahlawat (Delhi) and Sunita Rathi (Noida). The exhibition, titled 'Samanvaya', which roughly translates as 'Harmony' in Hindi, was inaugurated by Mrs Larisa Surgina...
21.06.2024 International Yoga Day at IRMT
This year the world celebrated International Yoga Day for the tenth time. In a message dedicated to this day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that yoga unites, it "brings together body and mind; humanity, nature and millions of people on the planet for whom yoga is a source of strength, harmony and peace".
On 1 September 2024, the International Centre of the Roerichs (ICR, Moscow) and the International Roerich Memorial Trust (IRMT, India) jointly inaugurated an exhibition entitled 'Master's Universe' at the Lalit Kala Academy exhibition hall, situated within the historic Gaiety Theatre building in Shimla, India. The exhibition is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Russian artist...
09.10.2024 Maharishi Nicholas Roerich. Festival at the Roerich Estate (Naggar, Kullu, HP, India)
The celebrations, held in honour of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich – a renowned Russian artist, scientist, and thinker – took place on October 9th at the Himalayan Estate of the Roerich Family. The celebration of the Roerichs' birthday commenced in accordance with tradition with Shanti-puja, a sacred Hindu ritual, which was performed on the place of Samadhi of Nicholas Roerich by the esteemed pujari, Shri Jaidev Acharya...
10-11.10.2024 Conference ‘Maharishi Nicholas Roerich, Great Friend of India’at the Roerich Estate in Naggar
On 10-11 October, the International Roerich Memorial Trust hosted an international scientific and public Conference entitled 'Maharishi Nicholas Roerich, a Great Friend of India'. The Conference was organised by the IRMT in collaboration with the International Centre of the Roerichs (Moscow) and constituted part of the Festival commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of the celebrated Russian artist, philosopher, scientist and public figure...
26.10.2024 “Call of the Himalayas” exhibition by Maria Ivanova at the Roerich Estate in Naggar
On 5 October, Helena Roerich's Memorial Day, the exhibition 'Call of the Himalayas' by Russian cosmist artist Maria Ivanova opened in the exhibition hall of the IRMT. The exhibition opening was part of a series of events marking the beginning of the traditional October celebrations at the estate, this year dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Nicholas Roerich's birth. In addition to the guest of honour, Mrs Mahima Rana, Chief District Engineer...
On 23 October 2024, the IRMT held commemorative events to mark the 120th birth anniversary of Svetoslav Roerich, a prominent Russian artist, researcher, and philosopher. In emulation of his father, Nicholas Roerich, Svetoslav Roerich adopted the motto "Let us strive for the Beautiful!" as a guiding principle in his life...
28.10.2024 The exhibition «Tribute to Svetoslav Roerich» by Lola Lonli at the Roerich Estate
On October 23rd, an exhibition of the Russian artist, cosmist, and researcher of global cultures, Lola Lonli, was inaugurated at the International Roerich Memorial Trust to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Svetoslav Roerich's birth. The artist's paintings are the result of her profound engagement with diverse cultural traditions and rigorous academic inquiry...
01.12.2024 Exhibition by Aroma Gaur and Pomi Trail at the Roerich Estate, Naggar
On the 1st of December, an exhibition of two remarkable artists, Aroma Gaur and Pomi Trail, was inaugurated in the Exhibition Hall of the International Roerich Memorial Trust. The opening ceremony was attended by the Russian and Indian curators of the IRMT, namely Larisa Surgina and Suresh Kumar, as well as Trust staff, family members of both artists, children and teachers of the H. Roerich Art Academy and other guests...
13.12.2024 «The Beginning» - Exhibition by Khabbab Ahmed and Mohammad Momin at the Roerich Estate in Naggar
On the 8th of November, the IRMT's exhibition hall played host to the inaugural event of a joint exhibition of two notable artists from Punjab, father and son, Khabbab Ahmed and Mohammad Momin. Entitled 'The Beginning', the exhibition marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between the two artists. The title was selected by the artists themselves, and it is notable that this is their first professional exhibition...
