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Sep 10 2018

Himalaya Diwas celebration speech

Rishikesh- Parmarth Niketan became a sangam (confluence) of science, saints, sarkar (government) and samaj (community) as hundreds of faith leaders, researchers, activists and dignitaries joined the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand to honour Himalaya Day here today. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji shares her thoughts and visions on this special occasion; “The Himalayas provide us not only with the precious water, soil and air for our physical life, but also with the precious Himalayan culture, which provides the keys to true healthy and happy living for all people. Himalayan culture is not...

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Sep 10 2018

Himalaya Diwas Celebrations

Rishikesh- Parmarth Niketan became a sangam (confluence) of science, saints, sarkar (government) and samaj (community) as hundreds of faith leaders, researchers, activists and dignitaries joined the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand to honour Himalaya Day here today. The conference, organised by the Himalayan Unity Mission, led by Dr Anil Joshiji, Founder of HESCO, and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, led by its Founder HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji in association with the Government of Uttarakhand, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Ganga Action Parivar, the Ganga River Institute and other like-minded organisations, brought...

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Sep 10 2018

Himalaya Diwas Celebration at Parmarth Niketan

Science Meets Saints as Faiths and Experts Converge with Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand for Himalaya Day Rishikesh- Parmarth Niketan became a sangam (confluence) of science, saints, sarkar (government) and samaj (community) as hundreds of faith leaders, researchers, activists and dignitaries joined the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand to honour Himalaya Day here today. The conference, organised by the Himalayan Unity Mission, led by Dr Anil Joshiji, Founder of HESCO, and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, led by its Founder HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji in association with the Government of Uttarakhand, Wildlife Institute...

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Sep 07 2018

Himalayan Yatra to Devprayag

Just ahead of Himalaya Diwas, a beautiful, experiential yatra took place up to Devprayag from Rishikesh with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji​ and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ji recently, bringing together Parmarth Rishikumars, devotees representing the Indian Disapora from the United Kingdom, along with many sevaks and pilgrims. During their visit, they interacted with the locals, listened to their challenges, took part in a cleanliness drive, did a sanitation survey of the local toilets and sanitation facilities, visited the National Sanskrit Institute, and shared the numerous gifts of the Himalayas which make Himalayan children...

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Aug 28 2018

Achieving Excellence: Times of India Retreat in Goa

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji​ and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ were invited to give a spiritually motivational talk to a special, high-level The Times of India​ Group Retreat held in Goa. The CEO of TOI, Mr Ravi Singh, Executive Director Mohit and top 40+ senior executives started their two day Games of Throne, Achieving Excellence retreat with inspiring words by Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji. The talk began with a beautiful prayer and song by Pujya Swamiji, followed by Sadhvi Bhagawatiji’s inspiring words and then Pujya Swamiji’s talk, both of which had several...

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Aug 28 2018

Sadhvi Bhagawatiji at The Times of India Group Retreat in Goa

Watch this inspiring video of Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji’s talk at The Times of India Group Retreat in Goa recently in which she emphasizes the importance of a spiritual connection in order to achieve true excellence in life by sharing, “Spirituality is not just sitting in lotus posture and meditating X number of hours in a dark room. Spirituality doesn’t take you out of the world but allows you to be in the world in such a way that every minute, every moment you are achieving excellence, because of the fullness...

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Aug 26 2018

Raksha Bandhan 2018 with Pujya Swamiji & Sadhvi Bhagawatiji

A very special Raksha Bandhan ceremony took place at Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) yesterday in the divine presence of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​ and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​. Pujya Swamiji returning from an interfaith event in Delhi in the morning stopped at Parmarth Vatika and Gurukul in Virpur to start the day with a green beginning by planting trees and tying Rakhi to the plants and trees in the premises. Pujya Swamiji later shared that the theme behind this green celebration was "रक्षाबन्धन के साथ साथ वृक्षाबन्धन भी करे । वृक्षालिंगन...

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Aug 25 2018

Pujya Swamiji & Sadhvi Bhagawatiji’s Recent Visit to Ladakh

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​ & Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ graced a two day International Conference “Saving the Himalayas through Science and Spirituality” in Leh, Ladakh, organised by the Save the Himalayas Foundation (SHF), in association with Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre​, The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance​ and various other like minded organisations. Day before the inauguration of the conference, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ made a visit to the Buddhist Nunnery at MIMC. She and Dr Vandana Shiva​ were warmly welcomed by the young nuns and spent some beautiful time interacting with them....

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Aug 24 2018

Meditation and Sanitation Come Together

LADAKH: A joyous inauguration of a new toilet complex took place in Leh- Ladakh at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre - MIMC​ near the campuses large meditation and prayer hall, which was led by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​, Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​, organized and hosted by Ven Bhikkhu Sanghasena​, Founder of MIMC and graced by IMAM UMER AHMED ILYASI​, resident of the All India Imam Organisation, Dr Vandana Shiva​, Founder of Nadanya, Sulekha Kumbhare, Hon'ble Member, Minority Commission, GoI, Nagpur and Maj Gen Yash Mor,General Officer Commanding, Leh...

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