New Delhi, India: Santulan, the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality initiative of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), organized a grand event on March 24, 2025, at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, dedicated to International Women's Day 2025. The theme of the event was - "Celebrating Empowerment: Equality, Not Extremism," which emphasized the need for gender equality in society and attempted to eradicate toxic feminism.
The event brought together women officers working in administrative positions in Delhi-NCR, the female disciples (Sadhvis) of Divya Guru Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, as well as household disciples, with a resolution to create an inclusive, rational, and spiritually enriching environment for both men and women. The Principal Resident Commissioner - Government of Jammu and Kashmir IAS Dr. Rashmi Singh graced the event as the Chief Guest.
The key highlights of the program were:
Swabhiman: What • Why • How – An on-stage podcast with IAS Dr. Rashmi Singh, discussing various aspects of women's rights, empowerment, and social equality.
The Courage Jar - An inspirational session that encouraged women to acknowledge their limitations and capabilities.
Are All Girls & Women Bad? - A dramatic performance by Santulan's selfless volunteers, discussing toxic feminism and atrocities against women. The play compelled the audience to reflect on where the real problem lies.
Opinion Poll: Myth vs. Fact - An engaging activity that analyzed participants' stereotypical perspectives.
Shiv-Shakti Balance: Equality, Not Extremism - An engaging talk by Santulan's Global Head - Sadhvi Deepika Bharati Ji on the historical threads of women's empowerment. The session included:
Examples of great personalities in Indian history who demonstrated a harmonious balance of both masculine and feminine qualities.
The correct meaning of 'Devi' and 'Diva' words through ancient concepts.
An engaging dance performance depicting the story of poet-saint Kanhopatra.
Swabhimani Nari Honour - A spectacular Award Ceremony honoring the extraordinary achievements and contributions of women's power in Delhi-NCR. Women honored with the Swabhimani Nari Award included: Mrs. Sunita Sharma - India's first female cricket coach; Dr. Yamini Goyal - Scientist at ICMR, team member of India's largest TB vaccine trial; Ms. SmritiMishra - HR Manager in an IT company and founder of GoodWorks Trust; Dr. Nisha Khanna - Renowned mental health and counseling expert; Dr. Malti Goyal - Former Science and Technology Ministry officer; Babli Rajput - Famous rugby player; Ms. Nikita Devan - Senior Advocate and Legal Consultant; Professor Sarla Bhardwaj - Senior Professor in the Mathematics Department at Delhi University; Mrs. Usha Panjwani - Renowned researcher with 3 decades of service at DRDO
Celebrating Womanhood, Celebrating Empowerment - A delightful dance jam was conducted at the end where participants danced to songs based on women's empowerment. With music, they embraced strength and joy while shedding their inhibitions.
Distinguished guests included: Dr. Sangita Pathak - Head of Transfusion Services at Max Hospital, Saket; Dr. Sunita Saxena - Former Director of National Pathology Institute; Ms. Sheetal Sharma - International Rugby Player; Dr. Kamini Dhiman - Professor at Ayurveda Institute, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics; Dr. Meena Kashyap - Director of Women's Study Center, Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University; Mrs. Rekha Agarwal - Senior Supreme Court Lawyer; Mrs. Kiran Sethi - Police Officer organizing women's self-defense and police training camps; Mrs. Monica Arora - Dedicated Social Worker; Mrs. Lalita Swami - Vedic Dance Therapist and Choreographer; Ms. Ragini Tade - Playback Singer, Marathi Singer, International Artist; Mrs. Tapasya Shadan - Anchor and Radio Jockey; Ms. Vandana Khanna - Senior Manager at Reliance Industries Limited; Dr. Tejashwini Bukde - Assistant Professor at Ayurveda Institute.
Chief Guest Dr. Rashmi Singh IAS stated that this remarkable event demonstrates a celebration of women's empowerment and a commitment to establishing gender equality. She also praised Santulan's continuous efforts to awaken respect for women in society.
Undoubtedly, this was not merely a Women's Day event, but a movement. It was a call to return to true balance.
Santulan, under the guidance of Divya Guru Sri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, is working towards reinstating the Vedic era respect for women. This revolutionary project continuously works to empower women through spiritual awakening, moving towards creating Vedic women of the 21st century.
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Established and led by Divya Guru Sri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji - Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan is a social and spiritual institution working to establish peace and brotherhood in the world. Through its nine main projects, the institution is bringing about widespread societal transformation - Women's Empowerment Program; Literacy Campaign; Comprehensive Health Program; Drug Eradication Program; Environmental Conservation Program; Indian Desi Cow Preservation and Breed Improvement Program; Disaster Management Program; Prisoner Rehabilitation Program and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired and Differently-Abled.
