Religious leaders share the messages of support and hope for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. This video was prepared for the 10-Year Anniversary of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict. ...
With great ceremony and blessings, Dr. Arya Wedakarna, the King of Bali and the custodian of the Hindu faith in Indonesia, was welcomed by Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati to Parmarth Niketan and the banks of Holy Maa Ganga. Dr. Wedakarna was joined by his beautiful wife, Devi Wedakarna, Vani Shastryyil, also from Indonesia, Maneesh Tripathiji from Singapore and many other friends and family from across India and around the world to offer prayers of love and devotion to Mother Ganga. LIVE #GangaAarti from with @SadhviBhagawati as she welcomes Senator of #Indonesia...
On the fifth day of Diwali, we celebrated the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. This tradition honors the sacred and beautiful brother and sister relationship. In it, sisters apply a tilak on their brother's forehead honoring his presence in their lives and wishing for his long and healthy life. They then perform Aarti of their brothers, further praying for the light to be upon their brother and upon all. The two then exchange gifts and sweets to honor the bond between them. In honor of this beautiful tradition, Pujya Swami...
Today we were blessed to welcome our Indonesian family, Senator of Indonesia Dr. Arya Wedakarnaji (King of Bali) and his team. And just prior to the Aarti we had beautiful blessings of performing a sacred Puja of the Padmasana which is the holy symbol to the people of Indonesia and as a present, they were given sacred Rudraksha seedlings. ...
On the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj during a special five day Diwali celebrations, as the weather begins to turn colder in Rishikesh, beautiful, soft and fluffy blankets were distributed by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, devotees and sevaks from India and abroad to all of our young Rishikumars as gifts to help keep them warm during the upcoming winter season. A few of the very first blankets this season were distributed earlier a few days ago on Dhanteras when the Hon'ble Chief Minister...
Today on the fifth day of Diwali, we celebrated the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. This tradition honors the sacred and beautiful brother and sister relationship. In it sisters apply a tilak on their brothers forehead honoring his presence in their lives and wishing for his long and healthy life. They then perform Aarti of their brothers, further praying for light to be upon their brother and upon all. The two then exchange gifts and sweets to honor the bond between them. In honor of this beautiful tradition, Pujya Swami Chidanand...
Special Diwali Ganga Aarti and Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji straight from the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, inspires us not only to light lamps in our homes but to be the light for others. Divine wisdom, vedic chanting, sacred bhajans, and Lord Ganeshji and Maa Lakshmi Pooja concluding with a #GreenDiwaliPledge make the evening a truly unforgettable and inspirational one! Then a special diya lit divine Satsang in Pujya Swamiji's Kutir further added to the magical evening and encouraged us...
Special #Diwali Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji answers questions about how to play the roles in our life, teachings from the Bhagawad Gita, the true message and meaning of Diwali, the 4L Programme: Listen, Learn, Live and Love and so much more as we enjoy a special diya lit Satsang in Pujya Swamiji's Kutia. The message of the night was how we can live in love, understanding that the source of love and joy is not somewhere outside of us but rather...
It was such an honour to be presented with the Bharat ki laxmii Award this Dhanteras on the banks of Maa Ganga by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, the Hon’ble CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Mayor of Rishikesh Anita Mamgain and the Mayor of Dehradun Sunil Uniyal Gama Mayor Dehradun! Let us answer the call of Honble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modiji to recognise women leaders as the embodiment of Maa Laxmi admist us!...
It was such a joy and privilege to have the Governor of Maharashtra and so many dear and loving friends help launch my most recent book from Penguin India at the Governor's House. I said at the time that it wasn't often that I was speechless, and it was true for this event! So grateful for such blessings!...