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Ragpickers in Rishikesh: Gujarat to Ganga Paryavaran Yatra

Inauguration of the Paryavaran (Environment) Yatra at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh The Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Smt Baby Rani Mauryaji graced Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh to join the President and Spiritual Leader, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, and Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji in welcoming one hundred Paryavaran Mitras, women serving in…

“‘A Jornada da Vida’: conheça a capital mundial da ioga”, Fantástico (Brazil)

This program was aired on Fantástico.  Click here to watch online! O Fantástico segue viagem pelo Ganges, o rio sagrado para os indianos. A próxima parada é Rishikesh, a cidade da ioga, uma prática que traz benefícios para o corpo e a mente. Os repórteres Sônia Bridi e Paulo Zero mostram ainda o esforço para limpar o…

Sunday Morning Clean Up on Banks of Maa Ganga

A well spent Sunday Morning, when #SparshGanga team was welcomed by the Ganga Action Parivar, Parmarth Rishikumars in a beautiful Clean Up on the banks of Maa Ganga at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. Blessed by the presence and example of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, the team of young people and children enthusiastically cleaned a stretch…

“Visiting Rishikesh: Uttarakhand’s gateway to the valley of gods”, Financial Express

This article was published in Financial Express, here. The town of Rishikesh plays an important role in the epic Ramayana, because it is in this sacred town that Ram along with his brothers came to offer penance after killing Ravan. By Monidipa Dey Rishikesh is one of India’s most famous tourist destinations. From rafting to…

Sadhvi Bhagawatiji Participates in ICPD25 Nairobi Summit

Offers traditional Hindu philosophy as solution to growing population rate and need for sustainable growth and development at UN’s International Conference on Population and Development in Nairobi Kenya Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to participate in the United Nations’…

“NSA Doval meets Hindu, Muslim religious leaders post Ayodhya verdict”, Times of India

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Inauguration of Bio-Toilet Clusters at Pantdeep Parking, Haridwar

HARIDWAR: HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Co-Founder of The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Founder Ganga Action Parivar and President of Parmarth Niketan, graced and blessed the official inauguration ceremony of two new eco-friendly, public bio-digester toilet clusters just completed at Pantdweep Parking, Haridwar. He was welcomed by Shri Anil Kapoorji, Director (HR), BHEL, Shri Deependra…

Sadhviji Welcomes the King of Bali to the Banks of Holy Maa Ganga

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…

Bhai Dooj Celebrations at Parmarth

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…

Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Aarti Featured in Government of India’s Diwali Special