On the 25th of July 2015, Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa met long time dharma friend, international film and theatre actor and director and son of (Freda Bedi) Venerable Gelongma Karma Khenchok Palmo, Mr. Kabir Bedi ji, along with Mrs. Parveen ji and other family members in a private lunch.

From Mumbai Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa and his entourage accompanied by Shri Dharmesh Shah and Shri. Dipnkar Khanna travelled by road to Nashik. In Nashik Guru Vajradhara was hosted by Shri. Krishan Khanna and Mrs Indrani Khanna and their family.

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Special arrangements were made by the local administration for Guru Vajradhara on the morning of the 26th of July to visit the holy temple of Trimbakeshwar one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra.

The Lingas are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavs.

The entire black stone of Trimbakeshwar temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. Three sources of the river Godavari originate from here.

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Following the visit to Trimbakeshwar temple Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa visited the Balaji temple which is located in a picturesque spot on the banks of the Godavari off Gangapur Road in Nashik. The Balaji temple is surrounded by a host of several smaller local temples.

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Guru Vajradhara addressed the local Tibetan families settled in Nashik for decades at Kulkarni Gardens. He was welcomed by Mrs. Tashi Dolma facilitated by Shri Vinayak Dada Patil, introduced to the audience by Shri. Dipnkar Khanna and vote of thanks were given by Shri. Bhosekar.

Guru Vajradhara gave dharma teachings requested to him by the Tibetan community. He also blessed each one individually. Guru Vajradhara later interacted with the local journalists. His visit was well covered by the local press.

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At Nashik, Guru Vajradhara also reconnected with Sri M’s "Walk of Hope" campaign which was inaugurated in January this year at Kanyakumari. Nearly 7 months later Sri M along with his volunteers have walked about 3200 kms up to Nashik, crisscrossing the southern Indian states and entering Maharastra. On the evening of 28th July Guru Vajradhara met Sri. M. They exchanged notes, had tea and an inspiring time together.

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