Dawn and Sunrise New Year’s Day Gallery 2016
Sunrise over Gurudev Siddha Peeth, India
Sunrise over Gurudev Siddha Peeth, India
Sunrise over Gurudev Siddha Peeth, India
Sunrise over Gurudev Siddha Peeth, India
Sunrise over Gurudev Siddha Peeth, India
Sunrise over Ganeshpuri, India
Sunrise over Ganeshpuri, India
Sunrise over Ganeshpuri, India
Sunrise over Shree Muktananda Ashram, USA
Sunrise over Shree Muktananda Ashram, USA
Sunrise over Byron Bay, Australia
Sunrise over Byron Bay, Australia
Sunrise over Allahabad, India
Sunrise over New Delhi, India
Sunrise over New Delhi, India
Sunrise over Milano, Italy
Sunrise over McDonough, Georgia, USA
Sunrise over Spring Lake, New Jersey, USA
Sunrise over Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Sunrise over Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Sunrise over Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Sunrise over Long Beach, California, USA
Sunrise over Dombivli, India
Sunrise over Dombivli, India
Sunrise over Wardha, India
Sunrise over Wardha, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Jujva Valsad, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Banglore, India
Sunrise over Smolensk, Russian Federation
Sunrise over Sankt Petersburg, Russian Federation
Sunrise over Sankt Petersburg, Russian Federation
Sunrise over Smolensk, Russian Federation
Sunrise over Vicenza, Italy
Sunrise over Vicenza, Italy
Sunrise over Rome, Italy
Sunrise over Foezlingen, Germany
Sunrise over Lyon, France
Sunrise over Bordeaux, France
Sunrise over Garges-lès-Gonesse, France
Sunrise over Rifferswil, Switzerland
Sunrise over Case-Pilote, Martinique
Sunrise over Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Sunrise over Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Sunrise over Westport, Connecticut, USA
Sunrise over Southampton, New York, USA
Sunrise over Middletown, New York, USA
Sunrise over Hurleyville, New York, USA
Sunrise over Virginia, Charlottesville, USA
Sunrise over Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Miami, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Miami, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Sanford, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Sarasota, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Columbus, USA
Sunrise over Topeka, Kansas, USA
Sunrise over Topeka, Kansas, USA
Sunrise over Cuernavaca, Mexico
Sunrise over Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Sunrise over Mexico City, Mexico
Sunrise over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Sunrise over Malinalco, Mexico
Sunrise over Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Sunrise over San Antonio de la Pedrera, Uruguay
Sunrise over Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Sunrise over Taos, New Mexico, USA
Sunrise over Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Sunrise over Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
Sunrise over Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
Sunrise over Mesa, Arizona, USA
Sunrise over Cardiff-by-the-sea, California, USA
Sunrise over Cardiff-by-the-sea, California, USA
Sunrise over Los Angeles, California, USA
Sunrise over Los Angeles, California, USA
Sunrise over Bellingham, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Seattle, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Seattle, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Seattle, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Tacoma, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Benicia, California, USA
Sunrise over Benicia, California, USA
Sunrise over Green Valley, California, USA
Sunrise over Green Valley, California, USA
Sunrise over Fremont, California, USA
Sunrise over Oakland, California, USA
Sunrise over San Francisco, California, USA
Sunrise over Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Sunrise over Forks, Washington, USA
Sunrise over Kailua, Hawaii, USA
Sunrise over Mauna-kea-Kamuela, Hawaii, USA
Sunrise over Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, USA
Sunrise over Poipu, Hawaii, USA
Sunrise over Poipu, Hawaii, USA
Sunrise over British Columbia, Canada
Sunrise over Providence de Quebec, Canada
Sunrise over Bristol, Maine, USA
Sunrise over Williston, Vermont, USA
Sunrise over New York, New York, USA
Sunrise over Patchogue, New York, USA
Sunrise over St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Sunrise over St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
Sunrise over Abymes, Guadeloupe
Sunrise over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunrise over Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Sunrise over Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Sunrise over Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
Sunrise over Gimel-les-Cascades, France
Sunrise over Gimel-les-Cascades, France
Sunrise over Makkum, Netherlands
Sunrise over Bussum, Netherlands
Sunrise over Aveyron, France
Sunrise over Florence, Italy
Sunrise over Johannesburg, South Africa
Sunrise over Johannesburg, South Africa
Sunrise over Johannesburg, South Africa
Sunrise over Centurion, South Africa
Sunrise over Maputo, Mozambique
Sunrise over Sankt Petersburg, Russia
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Akot, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Bilaspur, India
Sunrise over Gandhinagar, India
Sunrise over Morjim Beach in Goa, India
Sunrise over Khargone, India
Sunrise over Khargone, India
Sunrise over Hyderabad, India
Sunrise over Killa Pardi, India
Sunrise over Mansa in Gujarat, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Pune, India
Sunrise over Delhi, India
Sunrise over Mahabalipuram, India
Sunrise over Mahabalipuram, India
Sunrise over Mumbai, India
Sunrise over Dombivli, India
Sunrise over Chiangari, Thailand
Sunrise over Tokyo, Japan
Sunrise over Melbourne, Australia
Sunrise over Sydney, Australia
Sunrise over Gold Coast, Australia
Sunrise over Sydney, Australia
Sunrise over Melbourne, Australia
Sunrise over Noosa, Australia
Sunrise over Noosa, Australia
Sunrise over Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Sunrise over Woollamia, Australia
What a beautiful way to bring us all together! Viewing these images from all over the world deepened my experience of what it means when we speak about gathering in the Universal Hall.
I can see that no matter where we are in the world, the same great sun showers us with its grace and blessings. These images remind me of God’s constant presence in our lives.
I can see that no matter where we are in the world, the same great sun showers us with its grace and blessings. These images remind me of God’s constant presence in our lives.
Wisconsin, USA
This morning I decided to start my day by viewing the “Dawn and Sunrise New Year’s Day Gallery.” Afterwards, I felt so connected to nature and to the global sangham—so many Siddha Yogis in so many corners of the earth sharing such a diverse array of beautiful images of this new start for us all.
Toronto, Canada
Viewing the sunrise photos was meditative and also brought me a deep sense of connection with Siddha Yogis all over the planet. I experienced gratitude as I thought of each photographer rising before dawn to take these lovely photographs.
Thank you, Gurumayi.
Thank you, Gurumayi.
Florida, USA
When I look at these pictures—from such a beautiful diversity of settings—my heart gets very full. I see the same sun rising and bestowing its blessings, warmth, and energy on the whole world and everyone in it.
I revel in our oneness and send my blessings back to the world, to the universe, and to everyone.
I revel in our oneness and send my blessings back to the world, to the universe, and to everyone.
Pennsylvania, USA
I’m so grateful for these beautiful dawn photographs. What a wonderful world we live in!
During the New Year’s sunrise, I repeated Guru Om while sitting by a hot spring and listening to the birds awaken to a new day. How divine and serene it was!
During the New Year’s sunrise, I repeated Guru Om while sitting by a hot spring and listening to the birds awaken to a new day. How divine and serene it was!
Melbourne, Australia
I love this tradition of the Dawn and Sunrise New Year’s Day Gallery! It’s so beautiful to run outside first thing in the morning to greet my friend, the sun. I’m brought into a state of joy and childlike wonder. It is such a wonderful way to begin a sparkling new year.
Thank you so much, Gurumayi, for giving us so many ways to connect to love. Happy New Year!
Thank you so much, Gurumayi, for giving us so many ways to connect to love. Happy New Year!
New York, USA
Today I had an exquisite experience of photographing the sunrise for the New Year’s Day Gallery. I left home before sunrise to take the long bus drive to Manhattan to attend A Sweet Surprise satsang. Although I regretted that I was not home to photograph the rising sun there, I decided to snap its photo through the window of the bus as we traveled.
Seeing so many different, beautiful views of the sun, I kept snapping away. Suddenly, I was taken by surprise that the bus was going through the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan, soon to arrive at the bus depot. I asked myself, "Where did the time go?" It seemed like I had boarded the bus only minutes ago. Then I realized that I had become suspended in time and space as I experienced all the various views of the radiant rising sun along the way.
Seeing so many different, beautiful views of the sun, I kept snapping away. Suddenly, I was taken by surprise that the bus was going through the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan, soon to arrive at the bus depot. I asked myself, "Where did the time go?" It seemed like I had boarded the bus only minutes ago. Then I realized that I had become suspended in time and space as I experienced all the various views of the radiant rising sun along the way.
New York, USA
On the first day of 2016, I woke with purpose and enthusiasm and went for a walk in the bush, guided by gentle pink clouds as the sun was about to rise. I found a perfect elevated spot on the pathway. The gum-trees stood tall like pillars in a cathedral, and there right in the middle of an arch rose the sun. The air was fragrant and moist; I could hear all sorts of chirping sounds.
After I took photos, I stood still, watching the light flood the floor of the forest, where trees and spiderwebs sparkled like Christmas tree lights. My mind was quiet, my breath became deep, and my heart was full, knowing that I was not alone in heralding the new day with joy and anticipation of study and contemplation on this wondrous path.
Happy New Year, Gurumayi!
After I took photos, I stood still, watching the light flood the floor of the forest, where trees and spiderwebs sparkled like Christmas tree lights. My mind was quiet, my breath became deep, and my heart was full, knowing that I was not alone in heralding the new day with joy and anticipation of study and contemplation on this wondrous path.
Happy New Year, Gurumayi!
Gosford, Australia
My heart is ablaze with excitement as I watch the sunrises gradually lighting this auspicious day across the planet. These beautiful photographs are leading us ever closer to the source of all.
Auckland, New Zealand