Yogacharyas and participants of the 29th annual International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh took part in a special meditation at Maharishi Mahesh Yogiji's Ashram, near Parmarth Niketan. The renowned band, 'The Beatles' stayed at Maharishiji's ashram in Rishikesh in 1968, where they wrote nearly fifty songs that soon became some of their biggest hits and 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of their stay.

To mark the anniversary, many celebrations have been planned with the devotees of Maharishiji to remember and celebrate His life and teachings. The event was led by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji with participants from 94 countries by foot on a walking pilgrimage to Maharishiji ashram where there were sacred chanting and divine meditation. Honourable Minister of AYUSH and Minister of Forests, Harak Singh Rawat was also present at the event.