Treatment Camps at Mahakumbh Mela, Allahabad: 12 Jan - 27 Feb 13 

The twelve yearly Mahakumbh Mela was held at Sangam, Allahabad this year and the Sansthan took the opportunity to establish various treatment camps at the mela site during the period 12 Jan  to 27 Feb 13 to serve the pilgrims. Sansthan’s base camp was inaugurated at Sector 5 on Mori – Tulsi Marg by Sansthan’s president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka on 12 Jan 13. In addition to the base camp, ten subsidiary camps were established at various places in the mela area. 

Shri M K Midha was the chief coordinator of the treatment camps and was ably assisted by mela in charge Shri S P Singh and two coordinators, Shri Ram Kumar Sharma and Shri Pawan Kumar Tripathi. Sansthan’s trustee Shri Shyam Sunder Saraf and Shri Surendra Singh actively assisted by manning the acupressure items/book and registration counter respectively. About 20,000 patients were treated free of cost during the mela period by a dedicated team of 50 therapists. Daily acupressure awareness in the form of audio visual presentation was conducted at the base camp for the benefit of the pilgrims. In addition, a number of awareness programmes were held at various camp locations.

Installation of Deities Statues at Sansthan’s Temple in Saraswati Ashram: 24 Jan 14.  

The Sansthan was fortunate to be blessed by the renowned saint respected Morari Bapu, who resided at Sansthan’s Acupressure Saraswati Ashram along with his disciples during the Kumbh Mela from 19 to 27 Jan 13. Respected Morari Bapu lent his holy presence to the installation of the deities statues at the Sansthan’s temple in the Ashram premises on 24 Jan 14.

Justice Prem Shankar Gupt Passes Away: 24 Jan 13

It was with a deep sense of loss that the Sansthan learnt of the sad demise of our patron, Justice Prem Shankar Gupt on 24 Jan 13 at the grand old age of 82. Justice Gupta was the friend, philosopher and guide of our Sansthan all through its teething years and his sagacious advice was available to us at each and every step of our endeavour. Justice Gupt, who was a judge of Allahabad High Court from 1977 to 1992, was an extremely learned scholar and a great proponent of our national Hindi language.  His motivational discourses to the Sansthan members from time to time inspired us no end for rendition of selfless service to the ailing humanity. We shall always miss his benign presence amidst us. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace!
 

Inauguration of Students Hostels at Saraswati Ashram

The construction of three new hostels named Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati in the Saraswati Ashram premises was completed in the beginning of the year. Ganga hostel was inaugurated by Justice Naresh Kumar Sanghi  of Punjab and Haryana High Court on 26 Jan 13, Jamuna hostel by Justice Pankaj Mittal of Allahabad High Court on 30 Mar 13 and Saraswati hostel by Justice Ramesh Sinha of Allahabad High Court on 31 Mar 13.



                                                   A bird’s eye view of Triveni and Saraswati hostels              




                                                                      A close up view of Ganga and Yamuna hostels 

 

First 11 Day Advanced Level Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Bangalore: 1 – 11 Feb 13

Having conducted the first 11 day advanced level training in Chinese acupressure in South India at Banglore in Jul 12, another milestone was added to the Sansthan’s history with the conduct of first such camp in Ayurvedic  Acupressure in the same city from 1 to 11 Feb 13. The training was held in the premises of Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishva Vidyalaya and was attended by 42 students from various states of South India including a trainee from USA. The training event was inaugurated by Rajyogini Sneha Bahen; with Prof K Ravindran being the guest of honour. As on the previous occasion, the training was organized and coordinated by Shri Mukesh Chaudhary. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan comprising Smt. Archana Trivedi, Smt. Namita Prajapati and Shri Harish Kumar Srivastava. Shri J P Agrawal, the father of Ayurvedic acupressure, was himself present for three days from 5 to 7 Feb 13 to deliver lectures on the subject. Great emphasis was laid on practical aspects throughout the training.

 Trainees of 11 Day Advanced Level Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Bangalore: 1 – 11 Feb 13
 Shri J P Agarwal, Sansthan director seated in centre  
 

3 Day Acupressure Treatment Camp in OPD of Gujarat Ayurvedic University, Jamnagar: 17 – 19 Mar 13

A 3 day acupressure treatment camp was organized by the Sansthan in the OPD of Gujrat Ayurvedic University, Jamnagar from 17 to 19 Mar 13. About 750 patients were provided free treatment during the camp. The camp was formally inaugurated on 17 mar 13 in a function presided over by Shri M L Sharma, Vice Chancellor Gujrat Ayurvedic University  in the presence of other distinguished personalities.  Shri CP Thakore, Deputy Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujrat was the chief guest on the occasion.  Shri J P Agrawal, Director of the Sansthan interacted with the lecturers and other official of the university an interactive session on 19 Mar 13 and introduced them to the broad vision of Ayurvedic acupressure.

 11 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Chinese Acupressure, Allahabad: 2 -12 Apr 13 

An 11 Day advanced level residential training in Chinese acupressure was conducted at Acupressure Takshshila, Chhatnag, Allahabad from  2 to 12 Apr 13. 98 trainees from various states including few local students were enrolled. Out station students were accommodated in the hostels of Saraswati Ashram. The training event was inaugurated by Shankaracharya of Vadrika Ashram Peeth, Jagadguru Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati  who was the guest of honour on the occasion. Justice V K Chaturvedi presided over the inaugural function, while Justice Girdhar Malaviya was the chief guest. Shri Surya Prakash Kesarwani, Sansthan’s vice president (training) was the chief coordinator of the training programme. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan ably led by Sansthan president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka. Training was based mainly on the twenty volumes of the book ‘A Treatise on Advance Acupuncture/Acupressure’ authored by Shri Khemka. Prof. Dr. Siddharth, senior surgeon of Allahabad Medical College was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. 



               A view of the distinguished guests seated on the stage during the inauguration of 11 day advanced 
                                            residential  training in Chinese Acupressure at Allahabad 
 

Shankaracharya of Vadrika Ashram Peeth, Jagadguru  Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati lighting the traditional lamp at the inaugural function	Shankaracharya Jagadguru Swami  Vasudevanand Saraswati addressing the  trainees

 


Trainees attending class at advanced training in Chinese Acupressure at Allahabad: 2 12 Apr 13




Group photograph of the trainees at the 11 day advanced residential training: 2- 12 Apr 13
 

11 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, New Delhi: 17 -27 Apr 13

An 11 Day advanced level residential training in Ayurvedic acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Arya Samaj Mandir, Mansarovar Garden, New Delhi from  17 to 27 Apr 13. 41 trainees including a trainee from Nigeria enrolled in the training. The training was organized and coordinated by Shri Nirmal Kumar Madnani and Smt. Ramola Madnani. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan led by Shri J P Agrawal, the Sansthan’s director and the originator of Ayurvedic acupressure.

11 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Chinese Acupressure, Pune: 19 -29 May 13

 An 11 Day advanced level residential training in Chinese acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Pune from 19 to 29 May 13. The training was organized by Acupressure Upchar Academy, Pune. 40 trainees attended the training. The training event was inaugurated by Dr. Mrs. Meena Ganapathy , principal of Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing, Pune. Dr. Mrs. Aditi Adkar, head of obstetrics and gynecology, Gupte Hospital, Pune was the guest of honour on the occasion. Classes were conducted by a team of four lecturers from the Sansthan led by Sansthan vice president (general) Shri Shyam Sunder Saraf. 
 

3 Day Basic Level Training in Chinese Acupressure, Kanpur: 13 – 15 Jun 13

A 3 day basic level training in Chinese acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Kanpur from 13 to 15 Jun 13 by a two member Sansthan team of Shri Harish Srivastava and Shri Vishal Jaiswal. The training was organized under the aegis of Shri Salasar Balaji Mandal by its president Shri Anand Modi. 27 students attended the training.  

 
7 Day Basic Level Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure cum Treatment Camp, Jaipur: 13 – 19 Jun 13

A 7 day basic level training in Ayurvedic acupressure cum treatment camp was organized by the Sansthan at Jaipur from 13 to 19 Jun 13. The training was conducted by a seven member team from the Sansthan led by Smt. Archana Trivedi. A total of 123 students attended the training.  

 
8 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Electro Acupuncture, Allahabad: 21 – 28 Jul 13

A 8 day advanced level residential training in electro acupuncture was conducted by the Sansthan at Saraswati Ashram, Chhatnag, Allahabad from 21 to 28 Jul 13. 127 trainees including 90 trainees from outstations enrolled for the course. The training was inaugurated by the renowned neuro  surgeon of Allahabad, Dr. Prakash Khetan. Theoretical and practical classes were conducted by a team of dedicated lecturers of the Sansthan led by the Sansthan’s president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka. Shri M K Midha, vice president (treatment) of the Sansthan was the chief coordinator of the training and was actively assisted by Shri Shyam Sundar Saraf,  vice president (general). Justice S P Mehrotra was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.

   A view of the distinguished guests seated on the stage during the inauguration of 8 day advanced residential training in electro acupuncture at Allahabad: 21 Jul 13
 

Renowned neuro surgeon Dr. Prakash Khetan lighting the ceremonial lamp at the inaugural function	Dr. Prakash Khetan releasing the book ‘Single Point Treatment - EAV’ written by Sansthan president  Shri M P Khemka

Dr. Prakash Khetan speaking at inaugural function of advanced EAV training: 21 Jul 13

 

The chief guest, Justice S P Mehrotra addressing the trainees at the closing ceremony: 28 Jul 13

Group photograph of trainees at 8 day electro acupuncture residential training: 21 – 28 Jul 13
 

11 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Allahabad: 1 -11 Sep 13

A 11 day advanced level residential training in Ayurvedic acupressure was organized by the Sansthan at Marwari Dharmshala, Allahabad from 1 to 11 Sep 13. 110 trainees including two trainees from abroad enrolled for the course. Justice S P Kesarwani of Allahabad High Court was the chief guest at the inaugural function of the training. Renowned dental surgeon Dr. Sushil Rastogi and cardiologist Dr. Brijendra Pandey graced the occasion as distinguished guests. Shri M K  Midha was the chief coordinator of the training programme. Classes were conducted by a dedicated team of the Sansthan under the guidance of Shri J P Agrawal, the founder of Ayurvedic acupressure. Justice V K Chaturvedi was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.   

9 Day Advanced Level Training in Chinese Acupressure, Bangalore: 22 – 30 Sep 13

A 9 day advance level residential training in Chinese acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Banglore from 22 to 30 Sep 13. It was organized by Shri Mukesh Chowdhary under the aegis of Acupressure Therapy Centre, Banglore. The training was held in the premises of Prajapita Brahmakumar Ishwariya Vishva Vidyalaya and was attended by 25 students. The training event was inaugurated by Rajyogini Ambika Bahen. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan comprising Km. Archana Dubey, Shri Harish Srivastava and Km. Kalpana Bajaj.

First 8 Day Advance Level Residential Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Pune: 7 – 14 Nov 13

An 8 day advance level residential training in Ayurvedic acupressure was organized by the Sansthan for the first time at Pune from 7 to 14 Nov 13. 45 trainees attended the training. The training was organized by Acupressure Upchar Academy, Pune and coordinated by Shri G satish and Col Shiram Pendse. 40 trainees attended the training. Classes were conducted by Sansthan faculty  Smt. Archana Trivedi and Shri Ram Kumar. Shri J P Agrawal, the father of Ayurvedic acupressure, himself delivered a series of lectures for two days on 9 and 10 Nov 13.

Fifteenth National Acupressure Conference cum Super Advance Training at Allahabad: 23 – 29 Dec 2013

Fifteenth national acupressure conference cum super advance training was organized at Allahabad from 23 to 29 Dec 2013 at Prayag Sangeet Samiti hall. Justice V K Chaturvedi, Justice Rajesh Tiwari and Shri C P Thakor, deputy secretary health, Gujarat government were the guests of honour at the opening ceremony. Shri K. C. Goel coordinated the event which was attended by 482 delegates. A number of research papers were read out at the conference. Shri M. P. Khemka, Shri J.P. Agarwal, Shri M.B. Tripathi and Shri A.K. Dwivedi conducted the training classes. Dr. Milan Mukherji graced the occasion at the closing ceremony. The following two books were released during the inaugural function:

A Treatise on Advance Acupuncture/Acupressure Part XX I – Treatment of Diseases due to External Attacks and Psychological, Mental and Emotional Problems authored by Sansthan president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka .

Finger Diagnosis  - Treatment Procedure and Protocols authored by Sansthan vice president Shri S C D Goel. 
 

A view of the distinguished guests seated on the stage during the inauguration of national conference cum super advanced training at Allahabad: 22 Dec 13
 

Justice rajesh Tiwari addressing the national conference	Shri CP Thakor, Deputy Secretary  Health Gujarat government addressing the delegates

Trainees on the opening day of the national conference on 22 Dec 13

 

Justice V K Chaturvedi releasing ‘A Treatise on Advance Acupuncture/Acupressure Part XXI ‘authored by Sansthan president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka
 

Shri CP Thakor, Deputy Secretary  Health, Gujarat government releasing Finger Diagnosis  - Treatment Procedure and Protocols authored by Sansthan vice president Shri S C D Goel
 

A view of the dais at the closing function of national conference: 29 Dec 13. Eminent physician of Allahabad Dr. Milan Mukherji, the chief guest is seated in the centre
 

Dr Milan Mukherji addressing the delegates at the closing function of national conference: 29 Dec 13
 

Basic Training during 2013

During the year, four basic training programmes in Chinese acupressure & Ayurvedic acupressure each were conducted by the Sansthan at Allahabad. A combined Chinese and Ayurvedic basic acupressure training was conducted during Dec 13.