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{{Short description|Indian yoga institute}}
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'''Patanjali Yogpeeth''' is a [[yoga]] institute located in [[Haridwar]], [[Uttarakhand]], India. Founded in 2006 and named after the Rishi [[Patanjali]], the purpose of the institute is to practice, research and develop yoga and [[ayurveda]]. The institute is the flagship project of the yoga teacher and entrepreneur [[Ramdev]].  
'''Patanjali Yogpeeth''' is a [[yoga]] institute located in [[Haridwar]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. Founded in 2006 and named after the Rishi [[Patanjali]], the purpose of the institute is to practice, research, and develop [[yoga]] and [[ayurveda]]. The institute is the flagship project of the yoga teacher and entrepreneur [[Ramdev]].


The Patanjali Yogpeeth houses a hospital, pharmacy and the several Patanjali trusts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kapur |first=Manavi |last2=Pinto |first2=Viveat Susan |date=2015-10-31 |title=Patanjali and the tycoon in saffron |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/patanjali-and-the-tycoon-in-saffron-115103001592_1.html |access-date=2022-05-30}}</ref> It is also the home of the [[University of Patanjali]] and the Yog Gram ashram. [[Balkrishna]] is the General Secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth.<ref>[http://www.jagran.com/news/national-jasoda-ben-is-in-ramdev-ashram-11258576.html "जसोदा बेन की पतंजलि योगपीठ में मौजूदगी को आश्रम ने नकारा"] Jagran.com, 23 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.dehradun.amarujala.com/news/politics-dun/baba-ramdev-in-swachh-bharat-campaign-hindi-news/ "बेकार नहीं जाएगा मोदी का बाबा रामदेव पर भरोसा"] Amarujala, 2 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=31959 "Patanjali Yogpeeth Held 3-day Yoga Workshop in Houston"] Indo American News, 5 March 2015</ref> Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth.<ref>{{cite news |title=Soft drinks taking last breath: Ramdev |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070407/delhi.htm |access-date=21 December 2020 |work=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Delhi and neighbourhood |quote=Swami Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth}}</ref>
The Patanjali Yogpeeth houses a hospital, pharmacy and several Patanjali trusts.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Kapur |first1=Manavi |last2=Pinto |first2=Viveat Susan |date=2015-10-31 |title=Patanjali and the tycoon in saffron |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/patanjali-and-the-tycoon-in-saffron-115103001592_1.html |access-date=2022-05-30}}</ref> It is also the home of the [[University of Patanjali]] and the Yog Gram [[ashram]]. [[Balkrishna]] is the General Secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth.<ref>[https://www.jagran.com/news/national-jasoda-ben-is-in-ramdev-ashram-11258576.html "जसोदा बेन की पतंजलि योगपीठ में मौजूदगी को आश्रम ने नकारा"] Jagran.com, 23 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.dehradun.amarujala.com/news/politics-dun/baba-ramdev-in-swachh-bharat-campaign-hindi-news/ "बेकार नहीं जाएगा मोदी का बाबा रामदेव पर भरोसा"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020184235/http://www.dehradun.amarujala.com/news/politics-dun/baba-ramdev-in-swachh-bharat-campaign-hindi-news/ |date=20 October 2014 }} Amarujala, 2 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=31959 "Patanjali Yogpeeth Held 3-day Yoga Workshop in Houston"] Indo American News, 5 March 2015</ref> Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth.<ref>{{cite news |title=Soft drinks taking last breath: Ramdev |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070407/delhi.htm |access-date=21 December 2020 |work=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Delhi and neighbourhood |quote=Swami Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth}}</ref>


In 2017, the [[Income Tax Appellate Tribunal]] (ITAT) through its Delhi bench gave [[Tax exemption|tax exempt]] status to Patanjali Yogpeeth.<ref name="TaxExempt">{{cite news |title=Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth gets tax-exempt status |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/baba-ramdevs-patanjali-yogpeeth-gets-tax-exempt-status/ |access-date=21 December 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=19 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Located on the [[Haridwar]]-[[Delhi]] highway, the institute offers treatments for all and has residential accommodation. It is about {{Convert|20|km|abbr=on}} from Haridwar at [[Kankhal]] and about {{Convert|15|km|abbr=on}} from [[Roorkee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/patanjali-yog-peeth-to-promote-ayurveda-in-himachal/15714473.shtml |title=Patanjali Yog Peeth to promote Ayurveda in Himachal |publisher=Merinews.com |date=2009-02-28 |access-date=2012-08-28}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/thousands-take-part-in-sanyas-week-at-patanjali-yogpeeth/58017.html 'Thousands take part in ‘sanyas week’ at Patanjali Yogpeeth'] The Tribune, 25 March 2015</ref>
In 2017, the [[Income Tax Appellate Tribunal]] (ITAT) gave [[Tax exemption|tax exempt]] status to Patanjali Yogpeeth through its Delhi bench.<ref name="TaxExempt">{{cite news |title=Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth gets tax-exempt status |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/baba-ramdevs-patanjali-yogpeeth-gets-tax-exempt-status/ |access-date=21 December 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=19 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Located on the [[Haridwar]]-[[Delhi]] highway, the institute offers treatments for all and has residential accommodations. It is about {{Convert|20|km|abbr=on}} from Haridwar at [[Kankhal]] and about {{Convert|15|km|abbr=on}} from [[Roorkee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/patanjali-yog-peeth-to-promote-ayurveda-in-himachal/15714473.shtml |title=Patanjali Yog Peeth to promote Ayurveda in Himachal |publisher=Merinews.com |date=2009-02-28 |access-date=2012-08-28}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/thousands-take-part-in-sanyas-week-at-patanjali-yogpeeth/58017.html 'Thousands take part in ‘sanyas week’ at Patanjali Yogpeeth'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010171235/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/thousands-take-part-in-sanyas-week-at-patanjali-yogpeeth/58017.html |date=10 October 2019 }} The Tribune, 25 March 2015</ref>


==Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust==
==Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust==
Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, a non-profit organisation started by [[Ramdev]], aims to carry out welfare activities in the spheres of health care, education and other [[Socioeconomics|socio-economic]] activities. Patanjali drives its [[Social responsibility]] initiatives through Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust.<ref>{{citation|publisher=LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/business-plan-marketingmeet-indias-new-fmcg-giant-divya-vangipuram|title=No Business Plan. No Marketing.Meet India's new FMCG giant, Patanjali|date=1 June 2015}}</ref>
Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, a non-profit organisation started by [[Ramdev]], aims to carry out welfare activities in the spheres of health care, education and other [[Socioeconomics|socio-economic]] activities. Patanjali drives its [[social responsibility]] initiatives through the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust.<ref>{{citation|publisher=LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/business-plan-marketingmeet-indias-new-fmcg-giant-divya-vangipuram|title=No Business Plan. No Marketing.Meet India's new FMCG giant, Patanjali|date=1 June 2015}}</ref>


==University of Patanjali==
==University of Patanjali==
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|name           = University of Patanjali
|name       = University of Patanjali
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|city       = [[Haridwar]]
|state         = [[Uttarakhand]]
|state       = [[Uttarakhand]]
|country       = [[India]]
|country     = [[India]]
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|website     = {{Official website|http://www.universityofpatanjali.com}}
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[[University of Patanjali]] is located in [[Haridwar]], [[Uttarakhand]]. It was established in 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=34&Unitype=3 | title=Private University | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] | access-date=12 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patanjali Yogapeeth at Hardwar|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1017524021.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924202336/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1017524021.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2015|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]{{Subscription required|via=HighBeam}}|access-date=12 August 2015|date=April 6, 2006}}</ref>
[[University of Patanjali]] is located in [[Haridwar]], [[Uttarakhand]]. It was established in 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=34&Unitype=3 | title=Private University | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] | access-date=12 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patanjali Yogapeeth at Hardwar|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1017524021.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924202336/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1017524021.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2015|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=12 August 2015|date=April 6, 2006}}</ref> The university is also engaged in state-of-the-art Ayurvedic research. The research fields are a combination of Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, and other ancient Indian medicinal resources.<ref>{{Cite web |title=University Of Patanjali |url=https://www.universityofpatanjali.com/research_papers.php |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=www.universityofpatanjali.com}}</ref> As in April 2024, the university has over 1,500 students.


Patanjali Yogpeeth comprises two campuses, named Patanjali Yogpeeth - I and Patanjali Yogpeeth - II respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://haridwarcity.in/patanjali-yogpeeth-haridwar/ |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar |publisher=Haridwar City |access-date=26 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809112612/http://haridwarcity.in/patanjali-yogpeeth-haridwar/ |archive-date=9 August 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Patanjali Yogpeeth comprises two campuses, named Patanjali Yogpeeth - I and Patanjali Yogpeeth - II respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://haridwarcity.in/patanjali-yogpeeth-haridwar/ |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar |publisher=Haridwar City |access-date=26 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809112612/http://haridwarcity.in/patanjali-yogpeeth-haridwar/ |archive-date=9 August 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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===Patanjali Yogpeeth - I===
===Patanjali Yogpeeth - I===
[[File:Patanjali_yogpeeth_mainbldg.jpg|thumb|Patanjali Yogpeeth I, Main Building (Sadbhawana)]]
[[File:Patanjali_yogpeeth_mainbldg.jpg|thumb|Patanjali Yogpeeth I, Main Building (Sadbhawana)]]
This first Yogpeeth campus was commissioned on 6 April 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.divyayoga.com/divya-yog-mandir/a-campuses/pantanjali-yogpeeth-i.html |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth - I |publisher=Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) |access-date=26 July 2015}}</ref>
This first Yogpeeth campus was commissioned on 6 April 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.divyayoga.com/divya-yog-mandir/a-campuses/pantanjali-yogpeeth-i.html |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth - I |publisher=Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) |access-date=26 July 2015 |archive-date=5 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105003632/http://www.divyayoga.com/divya-yog-mandir/a-campuses/pantanjali-yogpeeth-i.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


* Patanjali Ayurveda College. In 2010, this study and research facility was commissioned as part of the university and has 122 students as of 2013. Inside the Campus library is a special area dedicated to the research of [[yoga]] and [[ayurveda]]. Various ancient books are being restored and digitized.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Patanjali Sutras|url=https://yoganda.yoga/what-is-ashtanga-yoga/}}</ref>
* In 2010, the Patanjali Ayurveda College study and research facility was commissioned as part of the university.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} The campus library has a special area dedicated to the research of [[yoga]] and [[ayurveda]]. Various ancient books are being restored and digitized.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Patanjali Sutras|url=https://yoganda.yoga/what-is-ashtanga-yoga/}}</ref>


===Patanjali Yogpeeth - II===
===Patanjali Yogpeeth - II===
This second Yogpeeth campus was inaugurated in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.divyayoga.com/patanjali-yog-peeth/a-campuses/patanjali-yogpeeth-ii.html |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth - II |publisher=Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) |access-date=26 July 2015}}</ref>
This second Yogpeeth campus was inaugurated in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.divyayoga.com/patanjali-yog-peeth/a-campuses/patanjali-yogpeeth-ii.html |title=Patanjali Yogpeeth - II |publisher=Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) |access-date=26 July 2015 |archive-date=6 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506004143/http://www.divyayoga.com/patanjali-yog-peeth/a-campuses/patanjali-yogpeeth-ii.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


* Patanjali Yog Bhavan Patanjali Yog Bhavan is a huge auditorium of 200,000 sq. ft. where thousands of participants practice yoga, [[pranayama]] and [[meditation]] together.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
* '''Patanjali Yog Bhavan''' is a huge auditorium of 200,000 sq. ft. where thousands of participants practice yoga, [[pranayama]] and [[meditation]] together.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
* Shraddhalayam is a 60,000 sq. ft. air conditioned auditorium.
* '''Shraddhalayam''' is a 60,000 sq. ft. air conditioned auditorium.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
* Panchakarma & Shatkarma Centre  is a 40,000 sq. ft. centre where up to about 1,000 people can perform and participate in [[panchakarma]] and [[shatkarma]] therapy.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
* '''Patanjali Wellness''' is a 40,000 sq. ft. centre where up to about 1,000 people can perform and participate in natural wellness treatments based on [[Yoga]], [[Ayurveda]], and Naturopathy, including but not limited to diet therapy, physiotherapy, [[panchakarma]], and [[shatkarma]] therapies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patanjali Wellness |url=https://patanjaliwellness.com/Gallery.php/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=patanjaliwellness.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Acharyakulam==
==Acharyakulam==
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(Sa Prathama Sanskritirvishwawara)
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| motto_translation = The foremost culture of the world, enriched by only time!
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Acharyakulam is a school based on [[Vedas|Vedic]]-cum[[Modern Education Schools|-modern education]] near Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. It is a residential educational institution for students from grades 5th to 12th.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130514015900/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ramdev-praises-narendra-modi-shares-stage-with-him-in-haridwar/387919-3-243.html "Ramdev praises Narendra Modi, shares stage with him in Haridwar"] IBN Live, 26 April 2013</ref> It was inaugurated on 26 April 2013 by [[Narendra Modi]], the then [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]]. This organization is jointly governed by Ramdev and Balkrishna.
Acharyakulam is a school based on [[Vedas|Vedic]]-cum[[Modern Education Schools|-modern education]] near Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. It is a residential educational institution for students from grades 5th to 12th.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130514015900/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ramdev-praises-narendra-modi-shares-stage-with-him-in-haridwar/387919-3-243.html "Ramdev praises Narendra Modi, shares stage with him in Haridwar"] IBN Live, 26 April 2013</ref> It was inaugurated on 26 April 2013 by [[Narendra Modi]], the then [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-26 |title=Narendra Modi inaugurates Ramdev's school in Haridwar {{!}} India News |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/narendra-modi-inaugurates-ramdevs-school-in-haridwar_844787.html |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> It is affiliated to [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE).<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/ramdev-educated-youths-key-to-india-becoming-superpower/20857.html "Ramdev: Educated youths key to India becoming superpower"] The Tribune, 22 December 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.jagran.com/news/national-ramdev-creat-five-lakh-acharya-kulam-11848338.html "देशभर में पांच लाख आचार्य कुलम बनाएंगे रामदेव"] Jagran 7 December 2014</ref>
 
It is affiliated to [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE).<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/ramdev-educated-youths-key-to-india-becoming-superpower/20857.html "Ramdev: Educated youths key to India becoming superpower"] The Tribune, 22 December 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/news/national-ramdev-creat-five-lakh-acharya-kulam-11848338.html "देशभर में पांच लाख आचार्य कुलम बनाएंगे रामदेव"] Jagran 7 December 2014</ref>


Ramdev's main aim behind opening Acharyakulam was to promote [[Vedic]] education and [[Indian culture]].<ref>[http://naidunia.jagran.com/national-acharyakulam-will-open-after-return-of-vaidik-393475 "वैदिक युग की वापसी को खुलेंगे आचार्यकुलम"] Naidunia, 20 Jun 2015</ref> He believed establishing Acharyaklam will help to protect the [[culture of India]] and promote Vedic knowledge to new generations of Indians. He plans to establish Acharyakulam in every district of the country.<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-10-30/news/55595336_1_prime-minister-narendra-modi-yoga-guru-baba-ramdev-school-board "Set up new national school board: Baba Ramdev to Narendra Modi government"] The Economic Times, 30 October 2014</ref>
Ramdev's main aim behind opening Acharyakulam was to promote [[Vedic]] education and [[Indian culture]].<ref>[https://www.naidunia.com/national-acharyakulam-will-open-after-return-of-vaidik-393475 "वैदिक युग की वापसी को खुलेंगे आचार्यकुलम"] Naidunia, 20 Jun 2015</ref> He believed establishing Acharyaklam will help to protect the [[culture of India]] and promote Vedic knowledge to new generations of Indians. In 2014, Ramdev proposed to the central government to have a new educational board that would collate insights from ancient Gurukul system and modern sciences, and bring uniformity in education dispersed at other such schools including Vidya Bharti Schools and Gurukuls run by RSS and Arya Samaj.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chopra |first=Ritika |date=2014-10-30 |title=Set up new national school board: Baba Ramdev to Narendra Modi government |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/set-up-new-national-school-board-baba-ramdev-to-narendra-modi-government/articleshow/44976856.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-04-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>


=== Admission===
=== Admission===


The admissions examination happens in December.<ref>[http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/hisar/hisar-hindi-news/yog-guru-ramdev-in-hisar-hindi-news/] "आचार्यकुलम के लिए ज्ञान क्रांति यात्रा की शुरुआत आज" ''Amar Ujala'', 20 October 2015</ref> The examination happens for the fifth class. The selected students are tested again for a week in Acharyakulam. 80 boys and 40 successful girls get the admission after that  their further education continues till 12th standard.<ref>Nai Duniya [http://naidunia.jagran.com/national-acharyakulam-will-open-after-return-of-vaidik-393475] "वैदिक युग की वापसी को खुलेंगे आचार्यकुलम" 20 Jun 2015</ref>
The admissions examination happens in December.<ref>[http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/hisar/hisar-hindi-news/yog-guru-ramdev-in-hisar-hindi-news/] "आचार्यकुलम के लिए ज्ञान क्रांति यात्रा की शुरुआत आज" ''Amar Ujala'', 20 October 2015</ref> The examination happens for the fifth class. The selected students are tested again for a week in Acharyakulam. 80 boys and 40 successful girls get the admission after that  their further education continues until 12th standard.<ref>Nai Duniya [https://www.naidunia.com/national-acharyakulam-will-open-after-return-of-vaidik-393475] "वैदिक युग की वापसी को खुलेंगे आचार्यकुलम" 20 Jun 2015</ref>
   
   
Ramdev plans to establish 600 schools in 600 districts across the country. Apart from Indian culture, [[Sanskrit]] and [[Yoga]], it will also provide education in modern science.<ref>[http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/hisar/after-yoga-ramdev-will-revolutionize-education/articleshow/48845960.cms] "योग के बाद अब शैक्षिक क्रांति करेंगे बाबा रामदेव" Navbharat Times, 7 September 2015</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20150909073412/http://www.hindustantimes.com/haryana/baba-ram-dev-to-open-600-schools-in-all-districts-of-india/article1-1388108.aspx] "Baba Ram Dev to open 600 schools in all districts of India" Hindustan Times, 9 September 2015</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/baba-ramdev-school-chain-aacharya-kulam-haridwar/1/405885.html] "Baba Ramdev to open chain of schools across India" Indian Today, 9 December 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.samaylive.com/regional-news-in-hindi/rajasthan-news-in-hindi/330913/vasundhara-raje-assured-help-to-baba-ramdev-for-acharya-kulam.html] "राजे ने आचार्य कुलम के लिये बाबा रामदेव को दिलाया मदद का भरोसा" 31 October 2015, Samay live</ref> In 2018 Ayush Sharma and Yuvraj Aaditya Arya received overall 99% and 98% respectively in class 10 CBSE Board exams.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/cbse-10th-result-ramdev-expresses-happiness-over-acharyakulam-s-students-performance-118053000094_1.html|title=CBSE 10th result: Ramdev expresses happiness over Acharyakulam's students' performance|last=ANI|date=2018-05-30|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-cbse-class-10-results-spectacular-performance-by-students-of-swami-ramdev-s-acharyakulam-444556|title=CBSE Class 10 results: Spectacular performance by students of Swami Ramdev's Acharyakulam|date=2018-05-29|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref>
Ramdev plans to establish 600 schools in 600 districts across the country. Apart from Indian culture, [[Sanskrit]] and [[Yoga]], it will also provide education in modern science.<ref>[http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/hisar/after-yoga-ramdev-will-revolutionize-education/articleshow/48845960.cms] "योग के बाद अब शैक्षिक क्रांति करेंगे बाबा रामदेव" Navbharat Times, 7 September 2015</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20150909073412/http://www.hindustantimes.com/haryana/baba-ram-dev-to-open-600-schools-in-all-districts-of-india/article1-1388108.aspx] "Baba Ram Dev to open 600 schools in all districts of India" Hindustan Times, 9 September 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/baba-ramdev-school-chain-aacharya-kulam-haridwar-230385-2014-12-08] "Baba Ramdev to open chain of schools across India" Indian Today, 9 December 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.samaylive.com/regional-news-in-hindi/rajasthan-news-in-hindi/330913/vasundhara-raje-assured-help-to-baba-ramdev-for-acharya-kulam.html] "राजे ने आचार्य कुलम के लिये बाबा रामदेव को दिलाया मदद का भरोसा" 31 October 2015, Samay live</ref> In 2018 Ayush Sharma and Yuvraj Aaditya Arya received overall 99% and 98% respectively in class 10 CBSE Board exams.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/cbse-10th-result-ramdev-expresses-happiness-over-acharyakulam-s-students-performance-118053000094_1.html|title=CBSE 10th result: Ramdev expresses happiness over Acharyakulam's students' performance|last=ANI|date=2018-05-30|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-cbse-class-10-results-spectacular-performance-by-students-of-swami-ramdev-s-acharyakulam-444556|title=CBSE Class 10 results: Spectacular performance by students of Swami Ramdev's Acharyakulam|date=2018-05-29|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref>


On 27 September 2018, [[Amit Shah]], [[Trivendra Singh Rawat]] and Ramdev inaugurated new premises of Acharyakulam near Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase-1.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Yoganda|url=http://yoganda.yoga/|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
On 27 September 2018, [[Amit Shah]], [[Trivendra Singh Rawat]] and Ramdev inaugurated new premises of Acharyakulam near Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase-1.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Yoganda|url=http://yoganda.yoga/|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


==Yog Gram==
==Yog Gram==
Yog Gram is an [[ashram]] run by Patanjali Yogpeeth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Kalyan |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Fraudsters Dupe People on Pretext of Booking Haridwar Ashram Online |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/fraudsters-dupe-people-on-pretext-of-booking-haridwar-ashram-online/articleshow/91605996.cms |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> A natural health center that was built in 2009 at the ashram suffered a fire in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=2020-03-23 |title=Huge fire sweeps through Ramdev's natural health complex in Haridwar |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/huge-fire-sweeps-through-ramdev-s-natural-health-complex-in-haridwar-120032300337_1.html |access-date=2022-05-30}}</ref> It maintains a natural environment.<ref>aadhiabadi.com [http://www.aadhiabadi.com/positive-interference/initiative/961-who-is-baba-ramdev_3 'पतंजलि फूड एवं हर्बल पार्क: "'स्‍वदेशी' को विचार से धरातल पर उतार दिया बाबा रामदेव ने!"]  30 June 2014</ref> It provides physical, mental and spiritual health treatments through the integrated therapy of [[Ayurveda]].<ref>[http://yoggram.divyayoga.com/information/history.html "Yog Gram"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319022013/http://yoggram.divyayoga.com/information/history.html |date=19 March 2015 }} Divya yog</ref>
Yog Gram is an [[ashram]] run by Patanjali Yogpeeth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Kalyan |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Fraudsters Dupe People on Pretext of Booking Haridwar Ashram Online |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/fraudsters-dupe-people-on-pretext-of-booking-haridwar-ashram-online/articleshow/91605996.cms |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> A natural health center that was built in 2009 at the ashram suffered a fire in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=2020-03-23 |title=Huge fire sweeps through Ramdev's natural health complex in Haridwar |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/huge-fire-sweeps-through-ramdev-s-natural-health-complex-in-haridwar-120032300337_1.html |access-date=2022-05-30}}</ref> It maintains a natural environment.<ref>aadhiabadi.com [http://www.aadhiabadi.com/positive-interference/initiative/961-who-is-baba-ramdev_3 'पतंजलि फूड एवं हर्बल पार्क: "'स्‍वदेशी' को विचार से धरातल पर उतार दिया बाबा रामदेव ने!"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205102147/http://www.aadhiabadi.com/positive-interference/initiative/961-who-is-baba-ramdev_3 |date=5 February 2015 }} 30 June 2014</ref> It provides physical, mental and spiritual health treatments through the integrated therapy of [[Ayurveda]].<ref>[http://yoggram.divyayoga.com/information/history.html "Yog Gram"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319022013/http://yoggram.divyayoga.com/information/history.html |date=19 March 2015 }} Divya yog</ref>


The concept of Yog Gram is from Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} It was inaugurated by former [[Chief Minister of Uttarakhand]] [[B. C. Khanduri]] on 8 June 2008. In 2015, expansion work began in [[Tirupati]].<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Ramdev-to-Set-up-Yoga-Gram-in- Tirupati /2015/10/08/article3068724.ece1]{{dead link|date=July 2016|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} "Yog Guru Baba Ramdev to set up Yoga Gram in [[Tirupati]]" Indian Express</ref> In 2019, Yog Gram expanded to serve 600 patients from 300.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/haridwar-13283426.html|title=600 लोग एक साथ करा सकेंगे प्राकृतिक उपचार|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2019-05-26}}</ref>
The concept of Yog Gram is from Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} It was inaugurated by former [[Chief Minister of Uttarakhand]] [[B. C. Khanduri]] on 8 June 2008. In 2015, expansion work began in [[Tirupati]].<ref>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2015/Oct/08/ramdev-to-set-up-yoga-gram-in-tirupati-826424.html Tirupati /2015/10/08/article3068724.ece1]{{cbignore|bot=medic}} "Yog Guru Baba Ramdev to set up Yoga Gram in [[Tirupati]]" Indian Express</ref> In 2019, Yog Gram expanded to serve 600 patients from 300.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/haridwar-13283426.html|title=600 लोग एक साथ करा सकेंगे प्राकृतिक उपचार|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2019-05-26}}</ref>


Yog Gram was described as Adarsh village, with the following facilities.<ref>[http://www.merinews.com/article/go-to-yoga-gram-patanjali-yogpeeth-for-kaya-kalp---complete-makeover/15868881.shtml "Go to yoga gram Patanjali yogpeeth for kaya kalp - complete makeover"] MeriNews 26 April 2012</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-amit-shah-praises-ramdev-for-popularizing-ancient-indian-traditions-2018601 | title=Amit Shah praises Ramdev for popularizing ancient Indian traditions | publisher=DNA India | agency=ANI | date=14 September 2014 | access-date=20 December 2020 }}</ref>
Yog Gram was described as Adarsh village, with the following facilities.<ref>[http://www.merinews.com/article/go-to-yoga-gram-patanjali-yogpeeth-for-kaya-kalp---complete-makeover/15868881.shtml "Go to yoga gram Patanjali yogpeeth for kaya kalp - complete makeover"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321051256/http://www.merinews.com/article/go-to-yoga-gram-patanjali-yogpeeth-for-kaya-kalp---complete-makeover/15868881.shtml |date=21 March 2015 }} MeriNews 26 April 2012</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-amit-shah-praises-ramdev-for-popularizing-ancient-indian-traditions-2018601 | title=Amit Shah praises Ramdev for popularizing ancient Indian traditions | publisher=DNA India | agency=ANI | date=14 September 2014 | access-date=20 December 2020 }}</ref>
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=== Ramdev's comments against modern medicine ===
=== Ramdev's comments against modern medicine ===
In May 2021, [[Ramdev#Comments against modern medicine|Ramdev sparked controversy]] when he spoke against modern medical science in the context of [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]]. The [[Indian Medical Association]] (IMA) objected to his comments. On 22 May, the IMA's Uttarakhand division sent a defamation notice of {{INRConvert|1000|c|year=2021}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title='Criminal act': Ramdev gets ₹1,000 cr defamation notice from IMA Uttarakhand|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/criminal-act-ramdev-gets-rs-1-000-cr-defamation-notice-from-ima-uttarakhand-101622014713092.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=IMA Uttarakhand sends Rs 1,000-cr defamation notice to Ramdev over remarks on allopathy|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/ima-uttarakhand-sends-rs-1000-cr-defamation-notice-to-ramdev-over-remarks-on-allopathy/story/440033.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref> On 27 May, Patanjali Yogpeeth confirmed that it had received the defamation notice from IMA demanding an apology from Ramdev over his remarks. In a statement, the institute quoting Balkrishna said it would give a befitting reply legally to IMA. The institute claimed that all of its activities are carried out with scientific and truthful temperament. It said it "cannot allow anyone to disparage, neglect and demean the great knowledge and science of rishis and scriptures".<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 May 2021|title=Patanjali says 'received' legal notice from IMA, will give 'befitting reply'|work=Live Mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/patanjali-says-received-legal-notice-from-ima-will-give-befitting-reply-11622135617381.html|url-status=live|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531123240/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/patanjali-says-received-legal-notice-from-ima-will-give-befitting-reply-11622135617381.html|archive-date=31 May 2021}}</ref>
In May 2021, [[Ramdev#Comments against modern medicine|Ramdev sparked controversy]] when he spoke against modern medical science in the context of [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]]. The [[Indian Medical Association]] (IMA) objected to his comments. On 22 May, the IMA's Uttarakhand division sent a defamation notice of {{INRConvert|1000|c|year=2021}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title='Criminal act': Ramdev gets ₹1,000 cr defamation notice from IMA Uttarakhand|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/criminal-act-ramdev-gets-rs-1-000-cr-defamation-notice-from-ima-uttarakhand-101622014713092.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=IMA Uttarakhand sends Rs 1,000-cr defamation notice to Ramdev over remarks on allopathy|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/ima-uttarakhand-sends-rs-1000-cr-defamation-notice-to-ramdev-over-remarks-on-allopathy/story/440033.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.businesstoday.in|date=26 May 2021 }}</ref> On 27 May, Patanjali Yogpeeth confirmed that it had received the defamation notice from IMA demanding an apology from Ramdev over his remarks. In a statement, the institute quoting Balkrishna said it would give a befitting reply legally to IMA. The institute claimed that all of its activities are carried out with scientific and truthful temperament. It said it "cannot allow anyone to disparage, neglect and demean the great knowledge and science of rishis and scriptures".<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 May 2021|title=Patanjali says 'received' legal notice from IMA, will give 'befitting reply'|work=Live Mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/patanjali-says-received-legal-notice-from-ima-will-give-befitting-reply-11622135617381.html|url-status=live|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531123240/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/patanjali-says-received-legal-notice-from-ima-will-give-befitting-reply-11622135617381.html|archive-date=31 May 2021}}</ref>
 
=== 2023-24 Supreme Court Case ===
[[Indian Medical Association]] (IMA) filed a lawsuit against Patanjali Yogapeeth claiming Patanjali was falsely advertising that their products and treatments cured diseases without proofs for the same. The [[Supreme Court of India]] took a strong stance against Patanjali Ayurved and its co-founders, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, for their ongoing issuance of misleading advertisements. These ads claimed that certain Patanjali products could cure diseases like diabetes and asthma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripathi |first=Ashish |title=Country taken for a ride: SC on 'misleading' Patanjali advertisements |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/country-taken-for-a-ride-sc-on-misleading-patanjali-advertisements-2912159 |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The court rejected their apologies, deeming them insufficient and mere "lip service", and noted a blatant disregard for prior judicial directives meant to curb such misleading practices.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-02 |title=Supreme Court blasts yoga guru Ramdev over apology affidavit: 'Lip service' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/baba-ramdev-supreme-court-patanjali-misleading-ads-case-2522034-2024-04-02 |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
 
The court has explicitly banned Patanjali from advertising any products as treatments for specific diseases, reinforcing the prohibition under the [[Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-19 |title=Patanjali false ads case: SC summons yog guru Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/patanjali-false-ads-case-sc-summons-yog-guru-ramdev-acharya-balkrishna-422004-2024-03-19 |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Patanjali Yogpeeth
Entrance to Patanjali Yogpeeth
Founder(s)Ramdev, Balkrishna
Established2006 (2006)
FocusYoga, Ayurveda
ChairmanBalkrishna
Key peopleRamdev, Balkrishna
OwnerDivya Yoga Mandir Trust (Balkrishna)
Location
Haridwar
,
Uttarakhand
,
India
WebsiteDivya Yog Mandir (Trust)

Patanjali Yogpeeth is a yoga institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Founded in 2006 and named after the Rishi Patanjali, the purpose of the institute is to practice, research, and develop yoga and ayurveda. The institute is the flagship project of the yoga teacher and entrepreneur Ramdev.

The Patanjali Yogpeeth houses a hospital, pharmacy and several Patanjali trusts.[1] It is also the home of the University of Patanjali and the Yog Gram ashram. Balkrishna is the General Secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth.[2][3][4] Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth.[5]

In 2017, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) gave tax exempt status to Patanjali Yogpeeth through its Delhi bench.[6] Located on the Haridwar-Delhi highway, the institute offers treatments for all and has residential accommodations. It is about 20 km (12 mi) from Haridwar at Kankhal and about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Roorkee.[7][8]

Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust[edit | edit source]

Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, a non-profit organisation started by Ramdev, aims to carry out welfare activities in the spheres of health care, education and other socio-economic activities. Patanjali drives its social responsibility initiatives through the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust.[9]

University of Patanjali[edit | edit source]

University of Patanjali
TypePrivate
Established2006 (2006)
Location
Haridwar
,
Uttarakhand
,
India
Websitewww.universityofpatanjali.com

University of Patanjali is located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in 2006.[10][11] The university is also engaged in state-of-the-art Ayurvedic research. The research fields are a combination of Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, and other ancient Indian medicinal resources.[12] As in April 2024, the university has over 1,500 students.

Patanjali Yogpeeth comprises two campuses, named Patanjali Yogpeeth - I and Patanjali Yogpeeth - II respectively.[13]

Patanjali Yogpeeth - I[edit | edit source]

Patanjali Yogpeeth I, Main Building (Sadbhawana)

This first Yogpeeth campus was commissioned on 6 April 2006.[14]

  • In 2010, the Patanjali Ayurveda College study and research facility was commissioned as part of the university.[citation needed] The campus library has a special area dedicated to the research of yoga and ayurveda. Various ancient books are being restored and digitized.[citation needed][15]

Patanjali Yogpeeth - II[edit | edit source]

This second Yogpeeth campus was inaugurated in April 2009.[16]

  • Patanjali Yog Bhavan is a huge auditorium of 200,000 sq. ft. where thousands of participants practice yoga, pranayama and meditation together.[citation needed]
  • Shraddhalayam is a 60,000 sq. ft. air conditioned auditorium.[citation needed]
  • Patanjali Wellness is a 40,000 sq. ft. centre where up to about 1,000 people can perform and participate in natural wellness treatments based on Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy, including but not limited to diet therapy, physiotherapy, panchakarma, and shatkarma therapies.[17]

Acharyakulam[edit | edit source]

Acharyakulam
Location
Haridwar

Uttarakhand

India
Information
TypePrivate
Motto||सा प्रथमा संस्कृतिर्विश्ववारा|| (Sa Prathama Sanskritirvishwawara)
(The foremost culture of the world, enriched by only time!)
Established2013 (2013)
School boardCBSE
ChairpersonAcharya Balkrishna
PrincipalAradhana Kaul
Staff120
GradesV to XII
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeResidential
Websiteacharyakulam.org

Acharyakulam is a school based on Vedic-cum-modern education near Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. It is a residential educational institution for students from grades 5th to 12th.[18] It was inaugurated on 26 April 2013 by Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat.[19] It is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).[20][21]

Ramdev's main aim behind opening Acharyakulam was to promote Vedic education and Indian culture.[22] He believed establishing Acharyaklam will help to protect the culture of India and promote Vedic knowledge to new generations of Indians. In 2014, Ramdev proposed to the central government to have a new educational board that would collate insights from ancient Gurukul system and modern sciences, and bring uniformity in education dispersed at other such schools including Vidya Bharti Schools and Gurukuls run by RSS and Arya Samaj.[23]

Admission[edit | edit source]

The admissions examination happens in December.[24] The examination happens for the fifth class. The selected students are tested again for a week in Acharyakulam. 80 boys and 40 successful girls get the admission after that their further education continues until 12th standard.[25]

Ramdev plans to establish 600 schools in 600 districts across the country. Apart from Indian culture, Sanskrit and Yoga, it will also provide education in modern science.[26][27][28][29] In 2018 Ayush Sharma and Yuvraj Aaditya Arya received overall 99% and 98% respectively in class 10 CBSE Board exams.[30][31]

On 27 September 2018, Amit Shah, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Ramdev inaugurated new premises of Acharyakulam near Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase-1.[citation needed][32]

Yog Gram[edit | edit source]

Yog Gram is an ashram run by Patanjali Yogpeeth.[33] A natural health center that was built in 2009 at the ashram suffered a fire in 2020.[34] It maintains a natural environment.[35] It provides physical, mental and spiritual health treatments through the integrated therapy of Ayurveda.[36]

The concept of Yog Gram is from Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna.[citation needed] It was inaugurated by former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand B. C. Khanduri on 8 June 2008. In 2015, expansion work began in Tirupati.[37] In 2019, Yog Gram expanded to serve 600 patients from 300.[38]

Yog Gram was described as Adarsh village, with the following facilities.[39][40]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Ramdev's comments against modern medicine[edit | edit source]

In May 2021, Ramdev sparked controversy when he spoke against modern medical science in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in India. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) objected to his comments. On 22 May, the IMA's Uttarakhand division sent a defamation notice of ₹1,000 crore (US$140 million).[41][42] On 27 May, Patanjali Yogpeeth confirmed that it had received the defamation notice from IMA demanding an apology from Ramdev over his remarks. In a statement, the institute quoting Balkrishna said it would give a befitting reply legally to IMA. The institute claimed that all of its activities are carried out with scientific and truthful temperament. It said it "cannot allow anyone to disparage, neglect and demean the great knowledge and science of rishis and scriptures".[43]

2023-24 Supreme Court Case[edit | edit source]

Indian Medical Association (IMA) filed a lawsuit against Patanjali Yogapeeth claiming Patanjali was falsely advertising that their products and treatments cured diseases without proofs for the same. The Supreme Court of India took a strong stance against Patanjali Ayurved and its co-founders, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, for their ongoing issuance of misleading advertisements. These ads claimed that certain Patanjali products could cure diseases like diabetes and asthma.[44] The court rejected their apologies, deeming them insufficient and mere "lip service", and noted a blatant disregard for prior judicial directives meant to curb such misleading practices.[45]

The court has explicitly banned Patanjali from advertising any products as treatments for specific diseases, reinforcing the prohibition under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.[46]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kapur, Manavi; Pinto, Viveat Susan (31 October 2015). "Patanjali and the tycoon in saffron". Business Standard India. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "जसोदा बेन की पतंजलि योगपीठ में मौजूदगी को आश्रम ने नकारा" Jagran.com, 23 April 2014
  3. ↑ "बेकार नहीं जाएगा मोदी का बाबा रामदेव पर भरोसा" Archived 20 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine Amarujala, 2 October 2014
  4. ↑ "Patanjali Yogpeeth Held 3-day Yoga Workshop in Houston" Indo American News, 5 March 2015
  5. ↑ "Soft drinks taking last breath: Ramdev". The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Delhi and neighbourhood. Retrieved 21 December 2020. Swami Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth
  6. ↑ "Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth gets tax-exempt status". The Indian Express. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Patanjali Yog Peeth to promote Ayurveda in Himachal". Merinews.com. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  8. ↑ 'Thousands take part in ‘sanyas week’ at Patanjali Yogpeeth' Archived 10 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine The Tribune, 25 March 2015
  9. ↑ No Business Plan. No Marketing.Meet India's new FMCG giant, Patanjali, LinkedIn, 1 June 2015
  10. ↑ "Private University". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  11. ↑ "Patanjali Yogapeeth at Hardwar". Hindustan Times. 6 April 2006. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  12. ↑ "University Of Patanjali". www.universityofpatanjali.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  13. ↑ "Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar". Haridwar City. Archived from the original on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  14. ↑ "Patanjali Yogpeeth - I". Divya Yog Mandir (Trust). Archived from the original on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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  16. ↑ "Patanjali Yogpeeth - II". Divya Yog Mandir (Trust). Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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  18. ↑ "Ramdev praises Narendra Modi, shares stage with him in Haridwar" IBN Live, 26 April 2013
  19. ↑ "Narendra Modi inaugurates Ramdev's school in Haridwar | India News". Zee News. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  20. ↑ "Ramdev: Educated youths key to India becoming superpower" The Tribune, 22 December 2014
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  24. ↑ [1] "आचार्यकुलम के लिए ज्ञान क्रांति यात्रा की शुरुआत आज" Amar Ujala, 20 October 2015
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  31. ↑ "CBSE Class 10 results: Spectacular performance by students of Swami Ramdev's Acharyakulam". www.indiatvnews.com. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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  33. ↑ Das, Kalyan (17 May 2022). "Fraudsters Dupe People on Pretext of Booking Haridwar Ashram Online". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  34. ↑ IANS (23 March 2020). "Huge fire sweeps through Ramdev's natural health complex in Haridwar". Business Standard India. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  35. ↑ aadhiabadi.com 'पतंजलि फूड एवं हर्बल पार्क: "'स्‍वदेशी' को विचार से धरातल पर उतार दिया बाबा रामदेव ने!" Archived 5 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine 30 June 2014
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