Guruji Dileepkumar Thankappan

Rev. Dileepkumar Thankappan internationally known as Avadhuta H. H. Jagat Guru Dileepji Maharaj (Spiritual Name) and otherwise known as "Guruji" is a world-renowned Yogi from India. Having experienced a yogic lifestyle for over 50 years, he lived in Himalayan caves, ashrams, and palaces as well as living under Gurukula (guru-shishya-sambradaya), and modern educational systems. Guruji is an ordained Interfaith Minister, Grand Master of Yoga, Humanitarian, Spiritual Guru, Artist, Dancer, Kirtan & Bhajan Singer, Musician, Sportsman, Martial Artist, Global Culture of Peace Activist, Traditional Healer and much more. As a founding member of the “International Day of Yoga” movement, over 30 years he is organizing numerous global festivals, meetings, gatherings, training, events, workshops and classes on Yoga, Meditation, Interfaith & Inter-religious dialogues, Gender Equality, Universal Spirituality, Global Culture of Peace & Harmony, Ayurveda, Natural Self Healing Techniques, Human Values & Rights, Gender Equality, Non-violence, Healthy Living, Environmental Protection, Climate Change, Global Social, Cultural & Economic Development, Indigenous Knowledge, Millennium and Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. He is the founder and President of World Yoga Community Inc., which is a Not-For-Profit Organization (501 c 3) established in New York and India. He is involved with numerous non-profit organizations in different parts of the world including NGOs from the United Nations. Guruji is an honorable guest speaker, Interfaith clergy leader, musician and organizer on spirituality at the United Nations, all Borough Halls in New York City, international conferences, events, and judge in global yoga competitions & festivals. He is an NGO representative at the United Nations. He received numerous peace, Interfaith, cultural and religious awards and titles from international organizations including from affiliated NGOs at the United Nations for his yogic services to humanity. He often gives discourses and is interviewed by media around the world. His mission is to cultivate global peace and harmony through yogic life teachings.