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...
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...
25.12.2024 Christmas Celebrations at the Roerich Estate in Naggar
On 25 December, the IRMT held its annual Christmas party for children. This heart-warming event has become a wonderful, cherished tradition, and it all began thanks to the International Centre of the Roerichs (ICR, Moscow) and its support. On this special day, children from Naggar and nearby villages come together at the beautiful Roerich Estate, near the enchanting Green Theatre of the IRMT, to celebrate the festive season...
