Ram Chandra

Ram Chandra (Lalaji) (2 February 1873 – 14 August 1931) was a religious leader from Fatehgarh Uttar Pradesh India. He was popularly known as "Lalaji" among his followers. He is said to have re-discovered the ancient Indian system of transmission called "Pranahuti" (offering of Prana) which is often referred to as “Pranasya Pranah” (Life of Life) in the practice of meditation. After he died his disciples started the organizations Shri Ram Chandra Mission and Ramashram Satsang.

Early life, education and family He was born on February 2, 1873, at Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh in North India on the day of "Basant Panchmi" (as per Hindu calendar). His father belonged to a family of Jagirdars (landlords), but they lost most of their wealth in the post mutiny disturbances at that time, and in a legal battle. Later Ram Chandra worked with one of his father's associates in the collector's office at Fatehgarh for his livelihood. He was married and led a family life.

150th anniversary

The Government of India released the commemorative coin of Rs 150 and postage stamp on 2 February 2023 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad. Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification for the release of coin on 25 October 2022. Hon’ble Minister of State of Communications, Shri Devusingh Jesinghbhai Chuhan joined by Chief Post Master General, Telangana Circle, Shri K. Prakash released the commemorative postal stamp on 2 February 2023 in the presence of Daaji, the current global guide of Heartfulness.

The Government of India through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Finance on 25 October 2022, released the commemorative coin of Rs 150 along with the postage stamp on 2 February 2023 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.

A 10 days long Music & Meditation festival was celebrated from 25 January till 3 February 2023 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world headquarters of Heartfulness. It was marked by the presence of several internationally renowned artists and attended by hundreds of thousands of seekers and visitors. An Inner Peace Museum was also inaugurated, showcasing artworks, paintings, sculptures, and other installations that depict the life and teachings of Lalaji Maharaj in his own handwriting.