In a significant development that would deepen cultural contact between latvia and India, the Government of latvia is all set to open a study center at Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalaya premises located in the holy city of Haridwar.
The External Affairs Minister of the north European Baltic country made the announcement during a meeting attended by the pro-vice chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalaya Dr Chinmaya Pandaya and 220-member delegate from latvia.
In his address, Dr Pandaya shared the thoughts and visions of the Gayatri Family Trust. Besides, he dwelt in details on what Indian culture stands for. The External Affairs Minister of latvia Vijaytau and deputy head of the country’s Health Ministry Ms Pool were present.
Dr Pandaya said the center to come up will prove to be a bridge for the exchange of the traditions and cultures of both the countries.
Dr Pandaya also met the personal secretary to the latvian Prime Minister and vice-chancellor of latvian University Prof Pirgus.
Interacting with The Pioneer, Dr Pandaya said that the delegates of Gayatri Family will celebrate the International Yoga Day (IYD) in the botanical garden of the latvian University on 21 June. Gayatri Family will celebrate the day in 25 different countries across the world, including Canada, USA, UK, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Malaysia. The followers of Gayatri family have already reached their assigned countries for the celebration, he added.