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Be part of a vibrant spiritual community that gathers regurarly to experience and share the love of God.
FIND A COMMUNITY"Sangha is the place for everybody who has that willingness to grow, to have that willingness to let that love expand, and have that willingness to be themselves."
- Paramahamsa Vishwananda
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Bhakti Marga is the path of awakening devotion in one’s daily life. We are one community meeting in multiple locations across the USA (and the world) where we encourage each individual to express their loving devotion for God. We gather and unite both in-person and online to dive deeper in the path of Bhakti.
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A BIG FAMILY...
Community, or sangha, is the heart of Bhakti Marga. It is where we gather to grow, learn, inspire, and share the Love of God.
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About Bhakti Marga
Through the power of Love, Paramahamsa Vishwananda has inspired a worldwide community with His profound wisdom, teachings, and spiritual practices.
Bhakti Marga is the path of awakening devotion in one’s daily life. We are one community meeting in multiple locations across the USA (and the world) where we encourage each individual to express their loving devotion for God. We gather and unite both in-person and online to dive deeper in the path of Bhakti.
Meet our Swamis & Rishis
The Bhakti Marga America Swamis and Rishis travel throughout America. Learn more about their journey and how to connect below.
Swami Tulsidas
LOVE MUST AWAKE
Swami Tulsidas is a senior monk of Bhakti Marga and the appointed Swami for North America.
A direct disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, he is the head of the international Yoga and Meditation department, and has spent over a decade in the mother ashram under Paramahamsa Vishwananda's guidance and now guides a growing community in North America,
He also travels internationally sharing the path of bhakti, Atma Kriya Yoga, and the practical experience of Divine Love.
Watch the Interview with Swami Tulsidas and Swami Revatikaanta
Swami Revatikaanta
THINKING BHAKTI
Swami Revatikaanta, a long-term disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, one of the 12 appointed Swamis of Bhakti Marga. He is a monk and a prolific public speaker with almost two decade’s worth of experience teaching and guiding seekers on their spiritual journey.
His groundbreaking podcast, Thinking Bhakti, is followed by over 100,000 subscribers and offers insightful discussions that resonate with those seeking for deeper meaning in our complex world.
Swami Revatikaanta's Instagram
Swami Aniruddha
SHARING TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DEVOTION
Swami Aniruddha is one of the 12 appointed swamis of Bhakti Marga.
He was born in the Italian Alps, brings a practical bridge between ancient wisdom and daily transformation. Driven by lifelong questions of "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?", he explored mechanics, philosophy, psychology, healing, yogas, and global travels—finding true fulfillment in 2008 under his Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. For 17+ years, he has served in the ashram, teaching divine love and awakening in five languages worldwide, rooted in nature and human connection
Swami's Instagram
Swamini Janani
LOVE IS THE PATH
Swamini Janani is a spiritual teacher within the Bhakti Marga community, a living example of being love and loving within the path of Bhakti. She was initiated by Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda.
She helps spread universal spiritual truths, shares teachings on the Bhagavad Gita, and guides people in developing a personal relationship with God through practices like chanting and meditation, serving as a representative of her guru's mission.
Swami's Instagram
Swami Chidananda
A spiritual educator and monk, holding the distinguished title of Swami.
With guidance from his Satuguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, and a lifelong study of yogic texts, he has acquired a profound understanding of the science of wellness and has dedicated his life to assisting others on their inner journey.
Before entering the spiritual path, he had a successful career in finance and as an entrepreneur. Now, he uses his experiences to convey the ancient Yoga Systems in a relatable and accessible way for those seeking to reconcile Western and Eastern philosophies.
Swami Shriddhar
SURFING LOVE
Swami Shridhar founded Goofy Foot Surf School in Maui in 1994, sharing his love for the ocean as a surf instructor. In 2013, a journey through India led him to the Maha Kumbh Mela, where he met his Satguru, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, a meeting that transformed his life.
Since then, he has traveled worldwide with his Satguru, documenting His mission and teachings, and is currently working on a documentary. Initiated as an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher in 2015 and as a Swami in 2021, he now serves as resident Swami at Nitya Mahima Panduranga Mandir in Long Beach, California, guiding the local community on their spiritual path.
Swamiji's Instagram
Rishika Bhagyshri
LOVE IN ACTION
She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in a spiritually open family. In 2007, at 22, she encountered Paramahamsa Vishwananda and immediately felt a life-changing connection. Soon after, she became a brahmacharini and later moved to Shree Peetha Nilaya in Germany.
Now the first Rishika in North America, she serves Guruji with deep dedication, especially through her years of seva in the ashram kitchen, where she has witnessed countless moments of Grace. Her journey reflects through humor the transformative power of Guruji’s Love.
Rishi Jaigopal
LIVING WITH CLARITY, LOVE, AND PURPOSE
Rishi jaigopal is a Hindu monk dedicated to helping others live with love, clarity and purpose. Although he once lived what seemed like a complete life - studies, marriage, and close friendships - an unshakable inner longing drove him to search for something deeper.
For more than a decade, he has served in key roles within Bhakti Marga, from teacher development to media and major events. After 12 years in the international headquarters, he has moved to the United States to support Bhakti Marga's next chapter and share its message with new hearts across the country.
Rishi Nishkala
HELPING FIND DEEP SATISDACTION AND FULFILLMENT IN GOD
Rishi Nishkala was born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in a loving family. Although spirituality was not a focus early in life, an inner search gradually led him toward the path of devotion.
In 2016, at the age of 26, he met his Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, an encounter that profoundly transformed his life. After moving closer to fellow devotees, he embraced the monastic path and became a brahmachari, dedicating his life to loving service to God.
He serves in the Bhakti Marga community as Head Pujari, a Knowledge and Ritual Teacher and treasurer of the Bhakti Marga America Legal Board.
With warmth and a sense of humor, he conveys the timeless wisdom of bhakti, the Bhagavad Gita, and sacred rituals, including Puja, Abhishekam, and Yajna, as practical guidance for daily life.
Rishi Aditya
SERVE AND BE HAPPY
Originally from Argentina, Rishi Aditya began his journey in 2015, seeking deeper meaning beyond material success.
After building a thriving business and traveling the world, his life was profoundly transformed in 2017 when he met his Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda, and experienced the transformative power of a life dedicated in service to God.
He became an Atma Kriya Teacher in 2024 and has been sharing this powerful technique with spiritual seekers ever since.
Life story of Rishi Aditya
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