Happy Janmashtami! See how Krishna influences devotees across the world!

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August 12, 2020, 5:35 AM

Lord Krishna, since centuries, has been residing in hearts of his devotees. Crossing the barriers of borders, Krishna magic has influenced millions of people across the world. Wanna see how the world dances to Krishna hymns?

Here is the video of Hare Krishna Kirtan held in Australia in Gold Coast

This is the video from Italy where Harinam Yatra was taken out where young women clad in sarees danced to the tune of Hare Krishna hymns. Feel the devotion while watching the video here…

Krishna Kirtan in USA has also influenced many people who dance on streets getting lost in his devotion. Watch the video here…

Lord Krishna Kirtan in Budapest? Surprised? Please don’t be, but see how a swarm of people with dhol and music chant Krishna hymns while walking on streets evoking Krishna Bhakti amongst people.

Next comes the glimpses of Rath Yatra in Alchevsk in Ukraine. There is no doubt how Krishna inspires these youths who dance, sing and walk miles during rath yatra and chant devotional hymns.

Dr Rajendra Joshi: The harbinger of change who brought Swiss Dual System to India to build a ‘Skilled Nation’

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August 10, 2020, 11:10 AM

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This is a story of a man born in Rajasthan’s small town Jhunjhunu who has big dreams shining bright in his eyes right from his childhood. He went to Switzerland to pursue his PhD after getting a pharmacy degree from BITS Pilani. After exploring the European countries developed model which remained unaffected even after world War II, he brought in a ‘Swiss-Dual-System’ in India to become a harbinger of change in education sector of India, while setting his eyes on creating a skilled nation.

This man with vision and mission is no other than Dr Rajendra Joshi who is also being termed as the father of modern skill development for he set-up a state-of-the-art university in Jaipur to showcase the benefits of the dual system of education. He is also credited with developing several therapeutic drugs, including the well-known Fumaderm and Tecfidera (BG 12). After spending most of his life in Switzerland, this research scientist, shifted his attention to developing India’s vast talent pool through various skill development initiatives.

He was visionary researcher and a social entrepreneur, who along with his wife Ursula Joshi, set up a new trend in the field of Modern Skill Development and established the Rajendra and Ursula Joshi (RUJ) Group in 2013 in Rajasthan, India.

Swiss Dual System of Skill Development

Aiming to skill and empower the youth with the best of the Swiss Dual System of Skill Development, this Group is scripting a success story by creating and offering employment by skilling young talent into professionals making every individual self-sustainable.

There are many credits to Dr. Rajendra Joshi’s portfolio which include

Inventing Tecfidera (BG 12), a medicine against multiple sclerosis (MS): Tecfidera is sold globally by Biogen Idec and is considered to be a blockbuster product.

Dr. Rajendra Joshi laid the foundation of RS India-RUJ & SRM Mechanics Pvt. Ltd., for manufacturing of precision parts, surgical instruments, cutlery, etc., in collaboration with Swiss company SRM Technologies AG.

The group is also promoting RUFIL – RUJ Food Industries Limited, which is dealing in vast portfolio of dairy products.

Dr. Joshi was recently awarded with the Pravasi Bharatiya Award by the President of India for his exemplary work in the field of science and technology

He was a philanthropist who donated with open hearts

Dr. Joshi, in addition to contribution in development of skilled workforce in India, took keen interest in philanthropic activities especially in the field of education. He contributed Rs. 6 crore to the Nalanda University for funding a Chair in the School of Historical Studies which was widely covered by the national media. Dr. Joshi also established Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Education Society (JES) with an FCRA certificate, with the aim of helping needy students in their education and for helping other people for medical purposes.

He & his wife studied how Swiss Dual System helped economies to sail smooth during WWII and brought this system to India

Dr. Joshi married Mrs. Ursula Joshi in 1989 a pharmacist from ETH, Zurich who was running her own pharmacy. Throughout their lives, they both always wondered and searched for reasons as to how the Swiss, German and Austrian economies were so sound that even a huge crisis like World War II could not unsettle them. The reason they realised was that the skilled workforce of all these countries was over 92% including academicians, which is totally different than other European countries and rest of the world. The system of apprenticeship education prevailing in these three countries was totally different from the rest of the world and is called the “Swiss Dual System”. The “Dual” here means learning in theory in vocational school and practical training on job in industry.

This visionary man tied know with Ursula Joshi in 1989, who was a pharmacist from ETH, Zurich running her own pharmacy. Presently, she is the co-founder of RUJ Group.

All his life, Dr. Joshi observed the Swiss, German and Austrian economies very closely and found out that the base of their economy is skilled workforce and the USP of quality. The system of apprenticeship education prevailing in these three countries was totally different from the rest of the world and is called the “Swiss Dual System”. With the aim to bring in Swiss Expertise to India and skilling the massive talent pool of the country making the youth employable, skillful and offering them roles that just fit them right, Dr. Rajendra Joshi introduced the unique model of Apprentice Training and Dual System of Skill Development in India.

RUJ Group has six other diversified businesses and one university as under:

One such venture is BSDU. Established in 2016, the Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU) is the first unique skill development university in India with a vision to create Global excellence in skill development sector by creating opportunities, space and scope for the development of talents of Indian youth and by making them global fit. The university is currently offering B.Voc., M.Voc. and PhD Skill courses.

Jarawas in Andaman Islands reveal the most primitive stage of tribals’ life on Earth

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August 9, 2020, 10:31 AM

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If you have ever visited Andaman Islands, you must have heard the stories of Jarawas, the tribals who have been residing here since centuries. For those who haven’t visited here, we bring the story of the Jarawas, the tribals who continue living their life in their most primitive stage. They continue hunting and fishing to satiate their hunger; at times, they are seen naked while some times, they are seen wearing some clothes which they have started recently a few years back, due to their counselling by NGOs.

The largest tribe

The Jarawa tribe, in fact, is one amongst the largest tribes in Andaman Islands with a population ranging between 250 and 400. They have shunned all interaction with outsiders since centuries. In fact, their name goes with their nature and means “The hostile ones”. The Jarawas have been residing in a thick forest reserve spreading around 1,028km between the south and middle Andamans.

Tribal tourism

Many tourists, interesting to see them, take a two-hour bus ride from Andaman’s capital Port Blair to Baratang, which houses many limestone caves as well as mud volcanoes. The tourists have to travel via the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) which cuts through the Jarawa reserves. During their trip, the officials warn the tourists to shut the car windows and not to take their hand ever. Even their cameras are been kept with driver so that no tourist can ever take a picture of any tribal. The reason is that tribals get annoyed and might attack the tourists.

Tracing the tribals on way

While taking the ATR track, they might see these tribals taking a hunted animal on their shoulder or else carrying bows and arrows on their shoulders. The Jarawa comprise the primitive stage of life on earth and depend upon forest and sea for food.

The regular food comprise wild boar and monitor lizard. Also, fruits , honey and tubers comprise their diet. A few years back, the jarawas of both sexes were seen naked, however, now, a few of them have started wearing clothes after coming in touch with NGOs working there. They are also seen wearing shells and palm leaves.

When they fought Britishers

This tribe was earlier living in the southeast part of Andaman however after the British regime, they shifted to the western region of the island. This tribe, along with other Andamanese tribes resisted Britishers when they tried to enter the island for first time in around 1788-89. With their total population counting to 5000-8000, they were able to resist them, resulting in the British to shift to Port Conwallis. Also their plans to obtain Port Blair and Ross island had to be withdrawn for next 60 years.However Britishers tried again to capture Port Blair in 1858 and was successful but the Andamanese tribe in 1859 attacked on them again. This battle fought between the great Andamanese and the British regime is called as ‘The Aberdeen war’.

The tribe made a well-planned attack on Britishers however were betrayed by one Dudhanth Tiwari who for some time had lived with the tribals.

The great Andamanese suffered due to this betrayal. As they fought with bows and arrows against Brtishers’ guns and artillery, quite a big number of their young male population was killed in the battle. Their population dwindled and by 1901 only 625 great Andamanese were left. Seems they learned the lesson and hence still dont trust humans and maintain a decent distance with human class.

Handloom, Craft, art and artisans in India…

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August 8, 2020, 3:43 AM

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As the country celebrated the National Handloom Day on Friday, there were many discussions held across different parts of Rajasthan discussing as to why the handloom sector, despite being a great tradition of the country, was on decline. Let’s see what the leading names of the industry have to say about the challenge and opportunities existing in this sector…

‘Artisans should strengthen their foundation‘

Rta Kapur Chisti, a renowned author and textile scholar, in one of the talk shows, said, that all artisans engaged in the handloom industry must first strengthen their foundation. Only then can they create top class work which will be coveted by the entire world. Benchmarks must be created to recognise what kind of handiwork qualifies as top class work so that artisan may be encourage and supported to produce such quality. Handloom is a great tradition of the country which is witnessing decline. This is mainly because artisans are not being given enough respect and recognition for their trade. The earnings in the industry are also very low which is why this generational craft is dying. If artisans get good earnings, their children will also follow in their footsteps and keep the art alive,” she said.

AnanTaya co-founder Geetanjali Kasliwal, speaking in a webinar on Sustainable Luxury tomorrow, said, “Recontextualising the meaning and relevance of Luxury in this new paradigm linking it to Sustainability is the biggest need of the hour.”

Minister of Art & Culture, Government of Rajasthan, Dr. B.D Kalla, said, “During the Indian Independence Movement, Mahatma Gandhi had said that agriculture is a deficit deal, a farmer can never move ahead by just farming. Which is why Gandhi started ‘Khadi Gram Udyog’ (khadi industries), ‘Kutir Udyog’ (cottage industries) and ‘Hathkargha Udyog’ (handloom industries).
The handloom industry employs many people and is significant for the economy. In Rajasthan, Sanganeri, Bagru and Ajrak prints have been predominantly strong. Many artisans from the State have received awards and been recognised for their exceptional work.”

Visit Kanyakumari to treat your eyes with pristine colorful beaches

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August 7, 2020, 4:49 PM

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Can you imagine the far spread sand on pristine beaches visually treating your eyes with multiple appealing colours?

This might sound like a little unbelieving fact, but visiting Kanyakumari, situated on the southernmost tip of peninsula India, can make you believe this fact.

Known for confluence of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, Kanyakumari situated in Tamil Nadu is known for its ancient temples, religious significance and magnanimous monuments,.

The pristine beaches surrounding this city offer the beautiful sceneries of sunset and sunrise.

The shimmering sand at Kanyakumari beach is one of the major attractions here.

The differently coloured sand which shines along with the rays of Sun falling on them, presents a postcard picture. During the sunset and sunrise at Kanyakumari Beach, the sand appears in red colour, which gives an absolutely stunning view.

Similarly, full moon nights at this beach give another pleasant shades to the sands spread around.

The beach was earlier known with the name of Cape Comorin which promised mesmerizing scenic beauty throughout day and night.

Besides these beaches, there are beautiful places to visit around which are Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Devi Kanyakumari Temple and Sangam.

Krishna Das’ traditional kirtans on foreign land making millions take a spiritual dip

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August 6, 2020, 12:00 PM

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Can you imagine a rock star giving in to the spiritual charm of India and singing traditional kirtans making millions of his fans spread all across the world take a holy spiritual dip?

This man is no divine person but is a familiar name known all across! Any guess?

Yes, if you are thinking of Krishna Das, you are right. He is the same man who makes you forget yourself in his kirtans which chant the holy names of Ram and Krishna.

His soulful voice singing bhajans, hymns and mantras touches the deepest chord of the listener taking him altogether to a different world which is serene, calm and peaceful.

Those listening or attending to his kirtans soak spiritualism and can be seen swaying to his melodies flowing all across.

You will be surprise to know that Krishna Das was born as Jeffrey Kagel on May 31, 1947 in Long Island, New York in United States.

However, his spiral sojourn started in late 60s after meeting spiritual seeker Ram Dass with whom he toured all across India. Fortunately, he met the legendary guru Neem Karoli Baba, known to most as Maharaj-ji during his trip.

Soon after, he has had an inspiration to become a remarkable Being and he eventually left his dreams of being a rock star behind and emerged as chant master of American Yoga.

Krishna Das’ traditional kirtans on foreign land making millions take a spiritual dip

Basking in the love of Maharaj-ji in the three years that followed, KD’s heart was drawn to the practice of Bhakti Yoga – the yoga of devotion and after two and a half years with Maharaj-ji, he returned to USA. However, six months after his return, word came that Maharaj-ji had died.

At the same time, he promised his beloved Guru in his own heart saying “I will sing for you in the west.”

However, this did not come easily.

In fact, KD, in his book ‘Chants of a Life Time’, confirms that it took him almost 20 years to sing with people around the USA.

KD has released many albums since 1996 and has also performed at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where his album Live Ananda was nominated for the 2013 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album

Over all these years, KD has inspired many nations teaching its people how to heal their souls via music meditation and practice.

Knowing no barriers, Krishna Das’ song to song steadiness is both striking and soothing, and is as emotionally impactful as ever.

The man simply says that “The chanting just hits you and you want to be a part of it,”. “That’s the point of this whole thing and that’s what cuts through all the ‘stuff’. You get lit up. You don’t have to know what it means,” he sums up the entire experience.

N Ambika IPS Success Story: Once a victim of child marriage

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August 4, 2020, 5:15 AM

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Surprised? But then it’s a fact and the story of this woman is quite inspiring as she did not crib cursing her stars, however, followed her heart and soul to accomplish her goal. This girl became a victim of child marriage when she was married to a police constable at the tender age of 14.

IPS N. Ambika Biography

At 18, she became the mother of two daughters, Aigan and Niharika. While she was raising her two girls, Ambika always had the passion of spreading her wings. One fine day, when she went to attend a society programme with her husband, she saw him saluting the officers.

Out of inquisitiveness, she asked her husband, “Why are you saluting them?”

“They are our seniors who became IG and DIG after clearing UPSC exams,” said the husband.

I also want to become the same and appear for UPSC, said Ambika with her eyes shining like a twinkling star.
Her husband read the aspersions of his wife and told her that she will have to clear her class X, XII and Graduation before cracking UPSC.
But Ambika looked undeterred and was ready to take all tests to become what she wanted.
She said that she shall appear for all such tests.

Soon, Ambika cleared all her exams through distance learning. Then her husband sent her to Chennai to prepare for UPSC as the city accommodated the quality coaching centres which were near from her place to prepare for competitive exams.

While she was leaving for Chennai, her husband made her feel comfortable and convinced her that she should fully concentrate on her studies and he will take care of kids.

Ambika appeared for her UPSC however could not clear it for the first time. Being a strong woman, she was not disturbed by her failure and she appeared for the UPSC for second time, but, again, could not clear it. She appeared for third time and again was a failure.

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Now her husband asked her to come back, however, she requested him to give her one more chance.

Her hard work brought in results this time as she cleared her UPSC to become an IPS officer.

Her complete name is N Ambika and she is presently serving as DCP, North Mumbai.

Today, IPS Officer Ambika is a role model for many women who want to turn their dreams into reality.

In fact, we all have such IPS Officer Ambikas hidden inside us but we need to realise the our hidden aspersions and dreams.

Hope, the husbands, like Ambika’s, read the sentiments of their wives and help them touch newer horizons.

During her training at the IPS Academy, Ambika was a batchmate of Pankaj Choudhary, another IPS, who used to describe her as an attentive and brave officer.

Raksha Bandhan: The Story of Maharani Karnavati and Humayun

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August 3, 2020, 9:14 AM

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Queen Karnavati had sent a rakhi to Mughal emporer Humayun seeking his help

Humayun also showered all his respect to pious thread and came running to help his sister in need

Do you know Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the sacred bond of sister & brother’s love, finds a strong connect with Rajasthan?

The story goes back to the glorious pages of history where the sacred thread of love was respected by kings and queens from across the borders who transcended the religious barriers too while being connected with the pious thread which defined the symbolic brother-sister relationship.

The queen of Chittor Karnavati and Mughal emperor Humayun is remembered on each Raksha Bandhan in this context.

While the queen sent the sacred thread (rakhi) to Humanyun when her kingdom was surrounded by enemies, Humayun also respected the sentiments and rushed to help her.

Rani Karnavati was a queen of Chittorgarh who was from Bundi.

She was married to Rana Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga) from the Sisodia dynasty of Chittorgarh, which was the capital of Mewar. The mother of two Ranas, Vikramjit and Uday Singh, Karnavati was the grandmother of Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap.

When the first Mughal emperor Babur won Delhi in 1526, Rana Sanga of Mewar marched against him with Rajput nobles, but was defeated in the Battle of Khanua in 1527.

Rana Sanga died, leaving Rani Karnavati a widow. Her elder son Vikramjit meanwhile also suffered a defeat by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.

At this time, Queen Karnavati requested Rajput rulers to help in defending the honour of Chittorgarh. The rulers accepted her request, but on the only condition that her two sons should be sent to Bundi during the war which was meant for their personal safety.

Karnavati accepted their advice, Meanwhile, she sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun, offering him the brother’s status while appealing for help. Humayun at that time was in the process of reducing Bengal; he left the campaign in between and came rushing to her rescue, giving a meaning to the Rakhi she sent.

These ‘wonders’ make India incredible!

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August 1, 2020, 7:54 AM

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Loktak Lake is the only floating lake in the world, situated in North East

Magnetic hills in Leh openly defies the gravitational laws

Lonar Crater is world’s oldest lake which recently made news for changing its colors

Incredible India is something we all know about and the stories of seven wonders have also been taught to us right from the childhood. However, besides them, there are many lesser known wonders too which are a great matter of interest due to unexplained mysteries surrounding them. They are real wonders of nature situated in different parts of the nation and have been visited by thousands of travellers to crack their code. Their mysteries are a reason which bemuse travellers and hence they visit these places in large number from across the globe. Here is the short synopsis of these wonders

The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji: Believe it or not, but it is true that the Root Bridges of Cherrapunji are made from roots of the Ficus Elastica tree which are twirled and turned to make a thick rope-kind structure working like a perfect bridge. Also called as Double Decker Living Root Bridge, these bridges are found in the wettest state of India, that is, Meghalaya. Presently, eleven functional root bridges are found here which are situated around two and a half hours drive from Shillong.

Magnetic Hill: If you wanna see the vehicles being pulled in upward direction, then you should visit the Magnetic Hill situated near Leh which openly challenges the law of Gravity by pulling vehicles in upward direction for creating an optical illusion. A natural wonder, the illusion defies all gravity rules here.

Lonar Crater Lake: Known as the world’s oldest crater lake, it enjoys the credit of being the only lake in the world formed in the basalt field. Further, it is also known to be the third largest crater stretching to two kilometer in radius and is around 100 meter deep. Located in Maharashtra in Buldana near Mehkar, this lakeis a marvel to see. Recently, in june, the lake changed its colour to pink-red however, a few days after, it retained its original colour which is being discussed among those loving geography.

The Sundarbans mangrove forest: A big area stretching to miles of kilometres houses 400 Bengal tigers. Located on the delta of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers, this area makes the largest mangrove forest in the world. In 1987, the Sundarbans National Park also got registered in the UNESCO World heritage List in 1987.

Loktak Lake: This is the only floating lake in the world which is the only home to endangered brow-antlered deer. It is also known to be the largest freshwater lake in North-East India.

Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS): A smart village with all facilities available for physically challenged

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July 30, 2020, 8:16 AM

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Located in Udaipur in Rajasthan, Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) is a smart village with all facilities available for physically challenged

It has a 1100 bedded hospital, which cures the differently able individuals and provides them social & economical rehabilitation.

From corrective surgeries to post surgery treatment, during recovery support and recreational activities, all are free of cost for patient.

Can you believe that an organisation which started with an ounce of flour over three decades back is now a renowned centre executing more than 100 corrective surgeries of Polio and Cerebral Palsy patients every day and makes thousands of physically challenged stand on their own?

This might sound surprising but is a fact and if you wanna check it on your own, then you should visit the Narayan Seva Sansthan situated in Udaipur which was founded by Kailash Agarwal in 1985. The centre now stands with pride handholding the physically affected individuals to ensure they make a healthy living, while fighting all odds.

Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS): A smart village with all facilities available for physically challenged

Founded by Padmashri Shri Kailash Agarwal ‘Manav’ with a motto to serve the humanity in the year 1985, Narayan Seva Sansthan today is scripting many inspiring stories by training physically challenged people to stand on their own.

In fact, the story of Agarwal’s inspiration to start this centre goes back to the year 1976 when he was informed of an accident in Pindwara, Sirohi District of Rajasthan which left 43 people dead.

He immediately took a leave from his job, rushed to the accident spot and was deeply moved feeing and feeling the pain and plight of the 43 casualties in a road accident there.

With the help of others, Shri Kailash ‘Manav’ admitted the injured to the general hospital and started visiting hospital daily to look after the patients to provide them with the best possible help.

One day, on his routine visit to the hospital, he met a patient named ‘Kisna Bheel’ who he saw keeping some portion of food from the plate served to him for his brother and son. On asking, Kisna Bheel replied that ‘I am still hungry, but my brother and son are also accompanying me. We have no money left with us and I have to save the chapattis for them!’

Right at this moment, Shri Kailash ‘Manav’ thought there must be many such people who would be sleeping hungry for their families.

To help those people, he distributed some containers with ‘Narayan Seva’ written on it to his relatives and acquaintances and asked them to put some flour in it on daily basis. He along with his wife prepared chapattis out of the flour which they collected and fed the hungry.

Prashant Agarwal who was a young dynamic boy then, helped parents with basic help to sustain their humanitarian efforts and thus acquired the hobby of Social Service. From there, the journey of Narayan Seva Sansthan started in the year 1985 which is now helping thousands of youths stand on their hand fighting the odds of being physically challenged.

Few years later, a severe famine broke in Udaipur. To help the affected population, Agarwal organised camps in the rural and tribal regions and distributed free clothes, food grains and medicines which he collected from the generous people of Udaipur.

Continuing his humanitarian deeds, he laid the foundation of an orphanage “Bhagwan Mahavir Nirashrit Balgrah” on December 15, 1990 to provide the homeless children belonging to the tribal and rural parts of Udaipur with quality education so that they can be part of the mainstream society.

One day when he was distributing free food to the poor and needy in his camps, he saw a person crawling on his four legs who came to him for his help. He took him to Mumbai for treatment and then he decided that he will help the ‘differently able’ persons. Thereafter, more polio patients were taken by him to Mumbai for treatment but it was very costly affair and time consuming process to take each and every patient to Mumbai. So, he decided to establish a hospital in Udaipur.

On February 20, 1997, the foundation of a 151 bedded Chainraj Lodha Hospital was laid in Udaipur, with the financial support from Chainraj Lodha to conduct free operations of people suffering from polio or birth disabilities. This is how Shri Kaliash Ji ‘Manav’ came into the field of serving the ‘differently able’ persons and today ‘Narayan Seva Sansthan’ is India’s top most NGO serving in the field of treating and providing rehabilitation the ‘differently able’ patients across the Globe.

It has been organising mass marriage ceremonies of physically challenged people and is also taking them on stage to showcase their talents of dance and perform cat walk too following an utmost principle of ‘Service of oppressed humanity is service of the almighty.’