
Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda
Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda is an enlightened, God-realised Master. His mission on Earth is to 'open the hearts of mankind'. He is here to help us experience and expand our own unique love relationship with God.
Paramahamsa Vishwananda is the founding acharya, satguru and leader of the Bhakti Marga mission. He is the driving force and inspiration for all that the mission does in service to humanity.
Paramahamsa Vishwananda has personally chosen a dynamic and diverse leadership team to ensure the healthy development and sustenance of His Bhakti Marga mission, both spiritually and materially.
The Swamis and Swaminis are charged with nurturing and supporting the spiritual development of devotees and communities. They oversee an ever-growing number of activities, centres, temples, and ashrams around the world, while the Directors manage day-to-day operations required to support the organisation. Together, they provide the foundation to support an active worldwide family.
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International Swamis & Swaminis
The International Swamis and Swaminis are responsible for developing strategic goals and mission values. They focus on high-level management with a particular emphasis on the spiritual elements and growth of the mission.
Swami Anashuya

Swami VishwaAnashuyAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2008
Joined the Mission: 2005
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Spain
- Other Duties:
- Fundraising: Serve a Deity Program, Friends of Bhakti Marga
Contact Information: vishwaanashuyananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Kurunandha

Swami VishwaKurunandhanAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2008
Joined the Mission: 1998
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Albania, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Northern Macedonia, Slovakia, Turkey
- Country Swami for: All of the above
- Other Duties:
- Shree Peetha Nilaya Swami
- International Sangha Development
Contact Information: svk@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Paranthapa

Swami VishwaParanthapAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2008
Joined the Mission: 2002
Based in: South Africa
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Mauritius
- Country Swami for: South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Mauritius
Contact Information: vishwaparanthapananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Vijaya

Swami VishwaVijayAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2008
Joined the Mission: 1999
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Belgium, France, Ukraine
- Other Duties:
- Compiling editor for Blossoming of the Heart
- Paramahamsa Vishwananda's secretary
Contact Information: vishwavijayananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Karuna

Swamini VishwaKarunAnanda Ma
Swamini Initiation: 2011 (one of the first Sri Sampradaya Swaminis)
Joined the Mission: 2004
Based in: London, England
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Country Swamini for: United Kingdom
Contact Information: vishwakarunanandama@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Lakshmi

Swamini VishwaLakshmiAnanda Ma
Swamini Initiation: 2011 (one of the first Sri Sampradaya Swaminis)
Joined the Mission: 2005
Based in: Denver, Colorado, USA
Responsibilities:
- Internationally: Honorary Member of the Board of International Swamis
- Other Duties:
- Author: Unity with the Divine, Journey to Freedom
Contact Information: vishwalakshmianandama@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Keshava

Swami VishwaKeshavaAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2012
Joined the Mission: 2002
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Croatia, Finland, Romania, Serbia/Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland
- Country Swami: Finland, Romania
- Other Duties:
- International Temples & Pujas management
- International Head Puja Trainer and Teacher Trainer
- Summer Youth Sangha Camp
Contact Information: vishwakeshavaananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Mohini

Swamini VishwaMohini Ma
Swamini Initiation: 2012
Joined the Mission: 2006
Ashram Swamini: Shree Giridhar Dham; Vrindavan, India
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Australia, Bali, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Singapore, UAE
- Country Swamini for: India
- Other Duties:
- Shree Giridhar Dham Ashram expansion
Contact Information: swaminivishwamohini@bhaktimarga.in
Swamini Dayamati

Swamini VishwaDayamatiAnanda Ma
Swamini Initiation: 2013
Joined the Mission: 2008
Based in: Nagasaki, Japan
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: China, Japan
- Country Swamini for: Japan
Contact Information: vishwadayamatianandama@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Revatikaanta

Swami VishwaRevatikaantAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 2006
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees:
- Other Duties:
- Swami Member of the International Director Board
- International Head Academy Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Contact Information: vishwarevatikaantananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Aniruddha

Swami VishwaAniruddhAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2016
Joined the Mission: 2008
Ashram Swami: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen, Germany
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherland, Portugal
- Country Swami for: Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal
Contact Information: aniruddha@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Tulsidas

Swami VishwaTulsidasAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2018
Joined the Mission: 2006
Ashram Swami: HeartSong Centre; Stanwood, Washington ,USA
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Canada, United States of America
- Country Swami for: United States of America, Canada
- Other Duties:
- International Yoga & Meditation Head Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Contact Information: tulsidasananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Prabhaavati

Swamini VishwaPrabhaavati Mata
Swamini Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 2012
Based in: Spain, South America
Responsibilities:
- Internationally Oversees: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico
- Country Swamini for: Spain
- Other Duties: Yoga & Meditation Teacher Trainer
Contact Information: vishwaprabhaavatimata@bhaktimarga.es
Country Swamis & Swaminis
Country Swamis and Swaminis operate under the direction of the International Leadership Team. Following their lead, they strive to fulfil the goals and objectives of the organisation and to serve their respective countries in accordance with the Bhakti Marga Vision and values.
Swami Sharada

Swami VishwaSharadaAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2013
Joined the Mission: 2011
Ashram Swami: Bhakti Marga Ashram; Riga, Latvia
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine, Belorussia
Contact Information: svsharada@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Kishori

Swamini VishwaKishori Ma
Swami Initiation: 2013
Joined the Mission: 2003
Temple Swamini: Sri Kamala Netra Krishna; Cudrefin, Switzerland
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: Switzerland
- Other Duties:
- Ashram development
Contact Information: vishwakishorima@bhaktimarga.ch
Swamini Janani

Swamini VishwaJananiAnandani Ma
Swami Initiation: 2013
Joined the Mission: 2006
Based in: Southern California, USA
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: United States of America
Contact Information: vishwajananianandanima@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Godaavari

Swamini VishwaGodaavari Mata
Swami Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 2014
Based in: France, India, Cambodia
Responsibilities:
- Country Swamini for: Comoros, Cambodia, French Africa, French Guiana, Haiti, Morocco, Polynesia, Vanuatu
- Other Duties:
- Kumbh Mela Coordinator
Contact Information: vishwagodaavarimata@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Indushekar

Swami VishwaIndushekarAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 2006
Based in: Orehovo-Zuevo, Russia
Responsibilities:
- Country Swamini: Russia
Contact Information: vishwaIndushekarananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Kanjalochana

Swami VishwaKanjalochanAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 2005
Centre Swami: Kevala Narasimha Temple; Split, Croatia
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia
Contact Information: VishwaKanjalochanananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Madhava

Swami VishwaMadhavAnanda
Swami Initiation: 2015
Joined the Mission: 1999
Based in: Shree Peetha Nilaya; Springen Germany
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: Germany
Contact Information: vishwamadhavananda@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Aparajita

Swamini VishwaAparajita Ma
Swamini Initiation: 2016
Joined the Mission: 2009
Based in: Rome, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: Italy
Contact Information: vishwaaparajitama@bhaktimarga.it
Swamini Nireeshwari

Swamini Vishwa Nireeshwari Lakshmi Priya Mata
Swamini Initiation: 2016
Joined the Mission: 2015
Based in: Andhra Pradesh, India
Contact Information: swamininireeshwari@bhaktimarga.ca
Swamini SarvaTirtha

Swamini VishwaSarvaTirtha Ma
Swami Initiation: 2016
Joined the Mission: 2012
Based in: South France
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: France, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, Saint Pierre et Miquelon
- Other Duties:
- Radha Krishna Temple management - Bagnols en Forêt Var
Contact Information: vishwasarvatirthama@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Nimeshika

Swamini VishwaNimeshika Ma
Country Swamini Initiation: 2016
Joined the Mission: 2011
Based in: Mauritius
Responsibilities:
- Country Swamini: Mauritius, Reunion Island, Madagascar
Contact Information: vishwanimeshikama@bhaktimarga.mu
Swamini Paragatishwari

Swamini VishwaParagatishwari Ma
Country Swamini Initiation: 2017
Joined the Mission: 1984
Ashram Swamini: Bhakti Marga Mandir, Mauritius
Responsibilities:
- Country Swamini for: Mauritius
Contact Information: vishwaparagatishwari@bhaktimarga.org
Swamini Pratibha

Swamini VishwaPratibha Ma
Country Swami Initiation: 2018
Joined the Mission: 2018
Based in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact Information: vishwapratibhama@bhaktimarga.org
Swami Ranga Ramanuja

Swami VishwaRanga Ramanuja
Country Swami Initiation: 2020
Joined the Mission: 2016
Ashram Swami: Shree Giridar Dham; Vrindavan, India
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: India
Contact Information: swamivishwarangaramanuja@bhaktimarga.in
Swami Shridharananda

Swami VishwaShridharananda
Country Swami Initiation: 2021
Joined the Mission: 2013
Based in Maui, Hawaii
Responsibilities:
- Country Swami for: USA
- Other Duties:
- Atma Kriya Yoga Teacher & OM Chanting Circle Organiser
International Directors
The International Directors are householders who actively support the mission with their time, effort and expertise. They are tasked with the daily management and operation of the mission and its resources, overseeing the various teams, projects, finances and legalities surrounding the organisation.
Paartha

Legal Name: Fabian Leuzinger
Nationality: Switzerland
Based in: Springen, Germany
Joined the Mission: 1998
Responsibilities:
- International Managing Director: 2009
Contact Information: paartha@bhaktimarga.org
Rameshwardas

Legal Name: Jan-Philipp Zehner
Nationality: Germany
Based in: Springen, Germany
Joined the Mission: 2017
Responsibilities:
- International Managing Director: 2018
Contact Information: rameshwardas@bhaktimarga.org
Shyam

Legal Name: Gerald Gregory
Nationality: United Kingdom
Based in: Springen, Germany
Joined the Mission: 2010
Responsibilities:
- International Managing Director: 2018
Contact Information: shyam@bhaktimarga.org
Dakshesh

Legal Name: Wlodzimierz Schmidt
Nationality: Poland
Based in: Warsaw, Poland
Joined the Mission: 2005
Responsibilities:
- International Managing Director: 2018
Contact Information: dakshesh@bhaktimarga.org