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Oct 10 2017

Vitamin A and Albendazole Administered to Children in Mayakund

Under the guidance and inspiration of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​, President of Parmarth Niketan, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance​ (GIWA) and Divine Shakti Foundation​ (DSF) organized a health camp in Mayakund slum, where Vitamin A drops and Albendazole de-worming pills were given to countless children under the age of 5 years. The camp was held in collaboration with SevaChild International​ and Rural Development Institute (RDI), Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust​. According to internationally recognized guidelines, each child 6-11 months of age needs one dose of 100,000 IU (International Units) vitamin...

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Oct 04 2017

Sadhviji Joins Interfaith GIWA Delegation on Banega Swachh India – NDTV’s 12-Hour Cleanathon

Pujya Swamiji, President Parmarth Niketan, Co-Founder Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), led a diverse and beautiful delegation of GIWA's interfaith leaders today on Banega Swachh India NDTV 12 hour Cleanathon anchored by Campaign Ambassador, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Mr Vikram Chandra, CEO NDTV. The theme was on Swachh Zameen, Swachh Hawa and Swachh Paani. The interfaith leaders included: Mahmood A Madani, Secretary General, Jamia Ulama-i-Hind, Former MP Rajya Sabha who shared, "I have clearly stated no toilets, no nikah. I refuse to allow marriages to take place without ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities...

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Sep 18 2017

International Peace Palace: Pledge for Water & Peace

An inspiring pledge, led by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​ji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ji, took place at the International Peace Palace of the Hague in Netherlands with the Mr. Venu Rajamony​ ji, Ambassador of India to Netherlands and former Press Secy to the President of India, and Mr. Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, New York, USA as well as many other eminent leaders and heads of businesses and industries. Pujya Swamiji shared, "The growing water crisis and countless drying water bodies across the globe is a...

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Sep 17 2017

NRI World Summit & Awards

The NRI Institute and NRI World Summit- Pride of India Awards was held at the House of Lords in London, UK and was graced and blessed by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji. The Summit honoured NRI's who have excelled and contributed greatly to India and the Indian community within India as well as globally in various diverse fields of business, health, education, administration and humanitarian services Pujya Swamiji was especially awarded by Manu Jagmohan Singhji, International Chairman of NRI Institute, for His immense contributions to the Indian community both...

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Sep 13 2017

Global Peace Project in Netherlands

Netherlands and India come together for Peace and Water The Global Peace Project held in Netherlands today brought together Interfaith Leaders from across the world, especially from the Netherlands and India, for world peace and water. The main purpose of the conference was to cultivate and nurture an antidote to violence and cultivate the human spirit by pursuing loving-kindness for all beings irrespective of race, national origin, gender or religion. It sought to promote greater levels of cooperation amongst peoples and nations in recognition of the fact that national economies in our...

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Sep 11 2017

Pujya Swamiji & Sadhvi Bhagawatiji Grace Pashupatinath Aarti in Nepal

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati graced and blessed the Pashupatinath Aarti during their trip to Nepal recently. Pujya Swamiji especially appreciated the dedicated team who had been committed to keeping the Aarti going for the last 11 years. Pujya Swamiji mentioned that he had inspired the Aarti many years ago whilst en route to Kailash Mansarovar and was so glad that it was continuing to inspire and touch so many pilgrims and yatris. The organizers of the Aarti were so glad to have Pujya Swamiji's darshan and...

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Sep 11 2017

Pashupatinath Bhagimathi Ganga Aarti

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji​ and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ graced and blessed the Pashupatinath Aarti during their trip to Nepal recently. Pujya Swamiji especially appreciated the dedicated team who had been committed to keeping the Aarti going for the last 11 years. Pujya Swamiji mentioned that he had inspired the Aarti many years ago whilst enroute to Kailash Mansarovar and was so glad that it was continuing to inspire and touch so many pilgrims and yatris. The organisers of the Aarti were so glad to have Pujya Swamiji's darshan and blessings. The singers...

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Sep 08 2017

UNICEF 1st South Asia Religious Leaders’ Platform for Children

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji​ and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​participated and shared the exciting work of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance India at the UNICEF SOUTH ASIA at their first South Asia Religious Leaders’ Platform for Children in Kathmandu. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji shared, "When 83.6% of our world identifies as belonging to a faith, and in many South Asian countries the role of faith is far greater, with 90-99% subscribing to a faith, faith leaders have a huge role in solving the challenges that face our world. Hence,...

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Aug 12 2017

tGELF’s LIFE 2017 Summit: Interfaith Conversations

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, President of Divine Shakti Festival (DSF), was a keynote speaker at the 2-day tGELF LIFE conference, giving a beautiful session on the importance of spirituality in innovation and entrepreneurship. She also spoke on an interfaith panel moderated by Chairman of tGELF Shiv Khemkaji with faith leaders Salvatore Martinez, President of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and Syed Salman Chishtyji, Gaddi Nashin of the Dargah Ajmer Sharif for a session on “World Wisdom Traditions: An Interfaith Conversations.” [srizonfbalbum id=98]...

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Aug 11 2017

Sadhvi Bhagawatiji at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji recently spoke at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA, USA, along with the Rev Malcolm Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral. Darren Main moderated the discussion on Grace, Gratitude and Glory and how to bring those aspects into our lives. Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal church in the heart of San Francisco and is also the 3rd largest Episcopal cathedral in the US. The Bishop of California, the Rev Marc Handley Andrus, happens to also be seated at Grace as well. It is an amazing and beautiful cathedral along with being a very...

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