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Jan 28 2026

India’s 77th Republic Day Celebrated with Pride and Honour in Seattle, USA

The gracious presence of Pujya Dr. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji, internationally renowned spiritual leader from Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, elevated the celebration to a historic level. The new Consular Application Center was inaugurated at the Consulate in the sacred presence of Sadhvi Ji. The Indian Tricolour was unfurled from the rooftop of the Consular Application Center, visible from afar—even from the Pacific Ocean. Despite extremely cold weather, the Republic Day was celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm, patriotism, and pride. The unfurling of the Indian Tricolour in Seattle was not merely a ceremonial act, but a powerful...

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Jan 19 2026

Sacred Service in a Year Global Challenges – Parmarth Niketan Year in Review

We are so happy to share our 2025 Year in Review – a beautiful and compelling record of some of the extraordinary service carried out over the past year across spiritual, humanitarian, cultural, and environmental spheres. This newsletter offers a window into our service initiatives which are rooted in HH Pujya Swamiji’s teaching that seva IS sadhana, and that service of the creation is the greatest way of worshipping the Creator. From the holy banks of Mother Ganga in Rishikesh, our seva extends from daily grassroots service to large-scale national and...

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Jan 07 2026

Pujya Sadhviji Delivers Keynote at World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality in Kolkata

At the World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality in Kolkata on the 26-27 December, Pujya Sadhviji delivered a keynote on Spiritual Intelligence, and why it matters more than ever in an age dominated by Artificial Intelligence. AI can process information. Spiritual Intelligence helps us see truth. AI can optimize systems. Spiritual Intelligence shows us who we actually are beneath the systems we've built around ourselves. As a featured speaker at this gathering of leaders and thinkers from diverse spiritual traditions, Sadhviji addressed what gets lost when we chase technological advancement without...

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Dec 14 2025

Pujya Swamiji Speaks at United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji was once again invited as a distinguished speaker to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13–14 December. The UNAOC, a United Nations initiative established to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, social cohesion, and peace, convenes global leaders, policymakers, faith representatives, youth, and civil society to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges related to polarization, discrimination, and social division. During the Forum, Pujya Sadhviji spoke in the session titled “Combating Hate Speech, Exclusion, and Discrimination: Toward an Intergenerational...

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Nov 23 2025

Pujya Sadhviji Delivers Keynote Interview at Delhi Literature Festival – Aaj Tak Sahitya

Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji delivered a keynote interview at Aaj Tak Sahitya, one of India’s most prominent and widely attended literature festivals, organized by the Aaj Tak network, India’s leading Hindi news channel. Aaj Tak Sahitya is known for bringing together eminent writers, thinkers, journalists, spiritual leaders, and public intellectuals to engage the public in meaningful conversations on literature, society, culture, and contemporary issues. Sadhviji was interviewed by renowned senior journalist and Aaj Tak anchor Shri Gaurav Sawantji in a featured session titled "Come, Let Us Transform Our Lives: Conversations on...

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Nov 19 2025

Grand Joint Celebration of World Toilet Day & World Children’s Day at Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), in collaboration with UNICEF India, Harijan Sevak Sangh, and Divine Shakti Foundation (DSF), organized a grand and heartwarming joint celebration of World Toilet Day and World Children's Day. The enthusiastic participation of over 500 students, teachers, sanitation workers, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, community leaders, and partner organizations made the event special. Realizing this year's World Toilet Day theme, "Sanitation in a Changing World," and the event's focus, "Cleanliness & Nutrition — The Foundation of Our Healthy Future," everyone conveyed the message of...

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Oct 22 2025

Parmarth Niketan Celebrates Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Mahotsav with Devotion, Joy, and Reverence

Special Annakoot Puja at Parmarth Niketan for global peace and prosperity Devotees, pilgrims and tourists from many countries participated in Annakoot & Gau Puja HH Pujya Swami Ji, Pujya Sadhvi Ji and revered saints performed Gau Puja A powerful message of cow protection and environmental conservation was shared Parmarth Niketan celebrated Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Mahotsav with devotion, joy, and reverence. This sacred festival is not only a symbol of faith but also a reminder of our collective responsibility toward nature and the environment. Govardhan Puja honors nature and its abundance, reminding us that “When...

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Oct 11 2025

Sadhviji Graces “Eternal Truths of Sanatan: Patanjali Annual Festival” at Patanjali Yogpeeth

💐 “Where there is a girl, there is a future” — Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati 💫 “There is no discrimination in the Vedas” — Pujya Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev The “Eternal Truths of Sanatan: Patanjali Annual Festival – Part 2” was celebrated as a wonderful confluence of yoga and culture. Students from various Gurukuls impressed the audience with their cultural presentations. The event was graced by Pujya Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev Ji and Pujya Acharya Balkrishna Ji, along with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, Pujya Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji, Pujya Swami Harichetananand Ji,...

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Sep 25 2025

One Day, One Hour, Together – Maha Shramdaan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W60xUA2G0CY In the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s vision of a Clean India and in response to the call of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a grand "Shramdaan Mahadaan – Cleanliness is Service" was organized at Parmarth Niketan with the blessings of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and the guidance of Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji. HH Pujya Swami Ji’s said, "Cleanliness is not just about the outer environment, it is the purification of our character, consciousness, and the national spirit. When we all dedicate one day, one hour, together in...

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Sep 17 2025

Multi-Faith Advisory Workshop Opens at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

Parmarth Niketan Ashram inaugurated a two-day workshop of the Multi-Faith Action Coordinating Committee (MFACC) — a unique national-level advisory platform bringing together diverse faith leaders, interreligious councils, development partners, civil society, and community leaders to guide and support government priorities in service of the nation’s children and families. This inauguration is especially auspicious as it coincides with Vishwakarma Jayanti — a day when artisans across India honor their tools. For faith leaders, the greatest tool is the power of dialogue — a means to build bridges across cultures, religions, and communities....

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