In the service of God and humanity
Parmarth Niketan, in collaboration with Namami Gange, hosts a Ganga Aarti Training Workshop under the vision of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. Priests from five Ganga basin states come together to learn the sacred tradition of Ganga Aarti and reaffirm their commitment to planting trees and keeping Maa Ganga and Her riverbanks clean, green, pollution-free, and free-flowing for generations to come....
Launch of the Divyang (Differently-Abled) Empowerment Camp and Green Service Initiatives at Parmarth Niketan Ahead of the Sacred Appearance Day of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji "The Earth is not merely an inheritance from our ancestors; it is a sacred trust for future generations." — Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji At Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, the month of June has commenced with a profound commitment to service, compassion, and environmental stewardship. Ahead of the sacred appearance day of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, the Divyang Empowerment Camp, being held from June 1–5, 2026,...
We are so happy to share our 2025 Year in Review – a beautiful and compelling record of some of the extraordinary service carried out over the past year across spiritual, humanitarian, cultural, and environmental spheres. This newsletter offers a window into our service initiatives which are rooted in HH Pujya Swamiji’s teaching that seva IS sadhana, and that service of the creation is the greatest way of worshipping the Creator. From the holy banks of Mother Ganga in Rishikesh, our seva extends from daily grassroots service to large-scale national and...
Parmarth Niketan and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), in collaboration with UNICEF India, Harijan Sevak Sangh, and Divine Shakti Foundation (DSF), organized a grand and heartwarming joint celebration of World Toilet Day and World Children's Day. The enthusiastic participation of over 500 students, teachers, sanitation workers, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, community leaders, and partner organizations made the event special. Realizing this year's World Toilet Day theme, "Sanitation in a Changing World," and the event's focus, "Cleanliness & Nutrition — The Foundation of Our Healthy Future," everyone conveyed the message of...
In the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s vision of a Clean India and in response to the call of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a grand "Shramdaan Mahadaan – Cleanliness is Service" was organized at Parmarth Niketan with the blessings of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and the guidance of Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji. HH Pujya Swami Ji’s said, "Cleanliness is not just about the outer environment, it is the purification of our character, consciousness, and the national spirit. When we all dedicate one day, one hour, together in...
GIWA’s Co-Founder, Param Pujya Swamiji, joined District Magistrate Mr. Ashish Chauhan for the inauguration of the Kanwad Mela. As part of the event, they traveled to a hilly region in Pauri Garhwal, Rishikesh, where Parmarth established a Rudraksh Van—a sacred grove initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. In collaboration with Parmarth, GIWA volunteers participated in a large-scale tree plantation drive at this location. The initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to climate action, aimed at combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and protecting Mother Earth for future generations. We believe that every tree...
दिव्यांगता मुक्त भारत के लिए परमार्थ निकेतन, @parmarthniketan ऋषिकेश और महावीर सेवा सदन, @mss.kolkata कोलकाता ने मिलकर मानवता की सेवा का यह कदम बढ़ाया है। आइए साथ चलें, साथ जुड़ें, और सबको जोड़ें। Under the divine vision of HH Pujya Swamiji @pujyaswamiji, Parmarth Niketan and Mahavir Seva Sadan have united in dedicated service to help create a disability-free India. Let us walk together, unite together, and uplift everyone together....
Ganga Utsav was celebrated with great energy and devotion at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar, on Ganga Diwas (4th November) by NMCG & Namami Gange. The event welcomed over 1,000 attendees, including hundreds of enthusiastic students & teachers from Uttarakhand, who gained valuable insights about Maa Ganga, her ecosystems, challenges, and ways to preserve this sacred river. GIWA, Ganga Action Parivar, and Parmarth Niketan joined together under GIWA's Director of Projects Ms. Ganga Nandini ji to inspire and educate by a beautiful stall set up showcasing our Co-founder and President of Parmarth Niketan,...
The serene banks of the sacred River Ganga witnessed a momentous gathering of global leaders, esteemed dignitaries, and passionate advocates for water conservation and peace during the celebration of World Water Day at the Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. World Water Day serves as a crucial platform to underscore the importance of freshwater and advocate for its sustainable stewardship and fair distribution. This year’s theme of 'Water for Peace' highlights the interconnectedness between water and global stability, stressing the necessity for collaboration and joint efforts to tackle water-related issues. More than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water...
A beautiful program at our Parmarth Vidya Mandir School in the presence of HH Pujya Swamiji, Pujya Sadhviji and philanthropist and industrialist Shri Dinesh Shahra. Scholarship awards were awarded to students excelling in karate, yoga, music, and other offerings at our vocational training centers. The event featured captivating cultural and yoga performances by our students, with Pujya Swamiji and Dinesh Shahra emphasizing the importance of valuing and preserving our environment and protecting Mother Earth. Pujya Swamiji stressed the importance of Indian culture and values. Pujya Swamiji inspired everyone to do their part...