May
16
2019
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May
08
2019
2019 PaRD General Assembly of Members
Sadhvi Bhagawatiji attended the annual General Assembly of PaRD, International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development, of which she serves on the Steering Committee. PaRD brings together the governments of currently 12 countries, with intergovernmental entities (United Nations, World Bank, African Union, KAICIID) with diverse civil society organisations (CSOs) and faith-based organisations (FBOs), to engage the diverse faith communities for in the spirit of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This year's General Assembly took place last week in Copenhagen, Denmark, lovingly sponsored and hosted by the Danish...
May
03
2019
Earth Day Celebrations
On Earth Day, the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance came together with Swarovski WaterSchools, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, other local schools and organizations to organize a beautification campaign that began with the Rishikesh train station. Hundreds of school students from across the region converged at the Rishikesh Train Station to paint and beautify it in honour of International Mother Earth Day. They were joined and guided by artists from across India and around the world to send a unified message of love for the natural wonders of the Ganga and the Himalayas...
Apr
28
2019
Inauguration of Upgraded Computer Centre at Parmarth
“Education means not only theoretical knowledge, but also learning mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and scientific development.” So declared HH Pujya Swamiji Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan, at the recent opening of the modern and well-equipped computer lab at the ashram’s divine Gurukul, a place of scholarship and inspiration for disadvantaged and/or orphaned youth. He added, “By surfing the web pages and the Ved pages, this centre will help them bridge the gap between computer and culture between technology and traditions.” Inauguration of upgraded computer centre at our Gurukul by @PujyaSwamiji,...
Apr
23
2019
Earth Day Celebrated: Beautification of the Rishikesh Railways
On Earth Day, the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance came together with Swarovski WaterSchools, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, other local schools and organizations to organize a beautification campaign that began with the Rishikesh train station. Hundreds of school students from across the region converged at the Rishikesh Train Station to paint and beautify it in honour of International Mother Earth Day. They were joined and guided by artists from across India and around the world to send a unified message of love for the natural wonders of the Ganga and the Himalayas...
Mar
25
2019
Kumbh Mela Event for Women’s Empowerment: Over 100,000 Pledge to End Child Marriage
In a historic campaign with UNICEF India launched in our #KumbhMela event for #WomenEmpowerment with #UNICEF & Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) more than 100,000 people have pledged to #EndChildMarriage We are only truly free when our children's lives are free from #childmarriage ...
Mar
25
2019
#birthdaycelebration #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswatiji
In a quiet and serene gathering by Ma Ganga at Parmarth Niketan in Veerpur with the auspicious blessing of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, Sevaks, and friends came together to celebrate the return of the day of our dear Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji. Our Sadhviji received loved filled birthday wishes in different languages and a special rendition of The Beatles hit song “Let it be” to the words of “Speaking words of wisdom, Sadhviji, Sadhviji.” This was one of the many expressions of love our dear Sadhviji was showered with...
Mar
25
2019
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Divine Birthday Celebration
A day of celebrations blessed by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji in honor of the return of the day of our beloved Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji that started with a quiet gathering in Veerpur, by the banks of Ma Ganga with Sevaks and friends from different parts of the world who gathered in celebration with birthday songs in their native language followed by a beautiful rendition of the Beatles hit song “Let it Be” changed to honor Sadhviji on her day. “Speaking words of Wisdom, Sadhviji...
Mar
25
2019
Sadhvi Bhagawatiji Joins Walk for Water on World Water Day in Hollywood, California
On World Water Day, Sadhviji joined a Walk for Water on the famous Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California organized by the Thirst Project, an organization founded by Los Angeles youth to help bring clean water to people around the world. For the walk, all the participants carried large water cans for two miles, demonstrating how so much of the world lives -- having to walk many miles to collect water for their daily needs. Sadhviji had fruitful conversations with Seth Maxwell, the CEO and Evan Wesley regarding the work they are...
Mar
22
2019
United Nations Convention on Status of Women
Fantastic panel at #CSW63 the United Nations Convention on Status of women, hosted by UNFPA on Women’s Leadership in the World of Religion.Deep, heartfelt & so inspiring! I feel so blessed to have these sisters in the Divine! #genderequality ...