he solar cooker in Gyan Sarovar was getting very old, actually almost 25 years old. It was based on thermal power, meaning 24 concentrating dishes focused on receivers and heated the water inside, bringing it to a boil.&nbsp; The generated steam was sent down to the kitchen<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_0c6ca70efd.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_0c6ca70efd.jpeg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_0c6ca70efd.jpeg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure> Despite being overhauled completely, the pipes, tanks, and structure corroded beyond repair, and the system had to be dismantled and scrapped. After many discussions and calculations, we built a solar cooking system based on photovoltaics, batteries, inverters, and induction cooking vessels. A similar system has been operating at Om Shanti Retreat Centre near Delhi for a year.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_1_5412767d2f.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation-1.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_1_5412767d2f.jpeg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_1_5412767d2f.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_1_5412767d2f.jpeg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>The system is based on 200 kW PV, a 1 MWh strong lead-acid battery, a 200 kW 3-phase inverter, and 3 specially fabricated stainless steel induction cooking vessels. This configuration allows for cooking in the early morning hours and will help tremendously during grid failures.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_2_c9f7855203.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation-2.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_2_c9f7855203.jpeg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="227px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_5_de522d3b2d.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation-5.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_5_de522d3b2d.jpeg 240w," sizes="100vw" width="240px"></figure>So, at the beginning of 2024, we started with civil work and procurement of components. The system became operational in October 2024 and was finally inaugurated on 16 December 2024 by Didi Sudesh and the solar and kitchen crew.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_3_10c2a2fd97.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation-3.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_3_10c2a2fd97.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="245px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_4_f06b600bd8.jpeg" alt="GyanSarovarSolarInstallation-4.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_4_f06b600bd8.jpeg 224w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_4_f06b600bd8.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Gyan_Sarovar_Solar_Installation_4_f06b600bd8.jpeg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Solar DepartmentBrahma Kumaris, Gyan Sarovar, Salgaoun, Mt. Abuweb &nbsp;- &nbsp;www.solar.brahmakumaris.com, www.eco.brahmakumaris.org&nbsp;

There's a New Solar Energy Installation in Gyan Sarovar!

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.08%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_01_Madhuban_Bap_Dada_Milan_6_800e247dcc.jpg" alt="2025-01-Madhuban-BapDada Milan-6.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_01_Madhuban_Bap_Dada_Milan_6_800e247dcc.jpg 235w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_01_Madhuban_Bap_Dada_Milan_6_800e247dcc.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_01_Madhuban_Bap_Dada_Milan_6_800e247dcc.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Please click on the below images to view in full size.

In Photos: Bapdada Milan & Happy New Year Program, Shantivan 31.12.2024

SpARC Wing wishes you Merry Christmas

Dear Brothers and sisters, Om Shanti. The UN has declared December 21 as World Meditation Day. Though BKs around the world has made Meditation a daily routine, for the vast majority, Meditation still is an area less travelled. It is high time we intensify our efforts to spread the vibrations of Tapasya. To help with that Godlywood Studio has created a few videos to help the layman understand the concept and practise of meditation. Please find the links below to the videos and share it with your Near, Dear and Loved ones who you think can benefit from meditation. Come, this World Meditation day lets share the spirit of meditation! With Warm Regards, BK Harilal Executive Director Godlywood Studio&nbsp;

Godlywood Studio-produced Videos Promoting the UN's Newly-declared 21st December as World Meditation Day

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/flyer_2024_madhuban_b54cb89f55.jpg" alt="flyer_2024_madhuban.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_flyer_2024_madhuban_b54cb89f55.jpg 101w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_flyer_2024_madhuban_b54cb89f55.jpg 322w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_flyer_2024_madhuban_b54cb89f55.jpg 484w," sizes="100vw" width="484px"></figure>Dear&nbsp;Divine Family,&nbsp;Greetings of&nbsp;Love!Attached is the online schedule of classes which will be broadcast from Gyan Sarovar during the DF Program for Group 5. We hope you will join in whenever the timing suits you. Please kindly circulate this poster to all.All timings shown are IST, and the videos will be available on the DF Madhuban Program YouTube Channel following live streaming:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://df-madhuban.in/2024-2025" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://df-madhuban.in/2024-2025&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735055797231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KERFVWRdMEtj7p_J8Zfcx">https://df-madhuban.in/2024-2025</a>For those coming to Madhuban, we look forward to welcoming you soon, where there will be opportunities for more special on the ground sessions.Global Bhatti - Silence DayThere will also be a&nbsp;&nbsp;silence day with 8 hours of yoga for the&nbsp;Global Bhatti on 29 December.&nbsp;Christmas Cultural ProgramWe will be having our traditional Christmas Program with Christmas themed items on Christmas Day.International Children's Retreat and the International Youth Forum RetreatThese&nbsp;will be held from 26 to 31 December.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cold Weather&nbsp;Please&nbsp;do bring warm clothes as currently the weather is unusually cold in the mornings.Vegan and Gluten Free OptionsThe Gyan Sarovar Kitchen and Dining team have kindly arranged a counter for those wishing to have vegan and gluten free meals. You may register for these options on arrival in the Global Office in Gyan Sarovar (these will not be available in Pandav Bhavan).Avyakt MeetingPlease note that on the 31 December there will be the Avyakt meeting, and all the details for the transmission and links will come via the usual BOL channel team.Travel Information Please remember to have your Travel Coordinators book your details in the DF travel database at&nbsp;least two weeks&nbsp;in advance of your arrival.If you have any questions please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dfseason@brahmakumaris.org">dfseason@brahmakumaris.org</a>.In Baba's yaad,DF Madhuban Program Team<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y4TyKmQ4UPiVQJ4mruIOGavDak9oTkGQ/view?usp=sharing" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y4TyKmQ4UPiVQJ4mruIOGavDak9oTkGQ/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735055797231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yR8GAQTH1s1Ig7K7fDKZy">Link for Classes - PDF</a>

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There's a New Solar Energy Installation in Gyan Sarovar!

In Photos: Bapdada Milan & Happy New Year Program, Shantivan 31.12.2024

SpARC Wing wishes you Merry Christmas

Godlywood Studio-produced Videos Promoting the UN's Newly-declared 21st December as World Meditation Day

DF Madhuban Program Group 5, December 2024 - January 2025