Roerich, Helena and Nicholas
(1879-1955) (1874-1947) The Roerichs were born in Russia and grew up there, steeped in the cultural heritage of that country. Nicholas became known as a great Russian artist and humanitarian. When the century was still young, Nicholas and Helena Roerich received the Mission to traverse certain countries of Europe and Asia, summoning men to reverence for culture, for the achievements of human genius, issuing the call for Peace based upon real spiritual values and expansion of consciousness. After meeting with the Masters, during their sojourn in Europe, they were directed first to come to America, to bring to the New World the New Teaching.
In addition to spreading the Teaching, the Roerich’s founded The Master School of United Arts, the Roerich Museum, the Agni Yoga Society, the International Art Center, and the Roerich Pact and Banner of Peace Committee.
In 1923, Professor and Madame Roerich, with their two highly gifted young sons, left for Europe, where they had to equip an expedition to proceed through the heart of Asia. For five years the expedition travelled, covering India, Tibet, Little Tibet, Sikkim, Mongolia, Chinese Turkestan, Altai, etc. Twice Professor Roerich left the expedition for brief periods of time to come to this country for most important decisions to be conveyed to his coworkers here. Plans were laid, and brought into reality, of founding an International Art Center, also combining science and related subjects. Foundations were laid for a number of museums, each dedicated to a special nation. Exchanges of exhibitions, artists, lecturers, and scientists were promoted; scholarships were given at the Master Institute of the Roerich Museum which taught all arts under one roof.
After their return in 1929 from the Central Asiatic Expedition, Professor and Madame Roerich chose Naggar in Kulu Valley, India, as their place of residence and as the best site for a scientific institution which was founded by them under the name of Urusvati Himalayan Research Institute.
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