News & Updates
Meeting with Nashik Collector, Government Officials
On 3 October 2023, after completing the kund puja and launching the tree plantation, Sri M, Dr. Rajendra Singh, members of the Aviral Godavari team and other civil society organizations met Shri Jalaj Sharma (District Magistrate & Collector, Nashik), DCF West Nashik Forest Division Shri Pankaj Garg, DCO Shri ZP Gunde, and officers from the Irrigation Department and the District Information Office. This meeting was held under the umbrella of the flagship programme Chala Januya Nadila (Come, let us know the river!). The meeting included representatives of seven tributaries of the Godavari who have been nominated as Nadi Prahari – guardian of the river.
Planting of saplings at Trimbakeshwar
Sri M, Dr. Rajendra Singh, Smt. Shreya Deochakke, Trimbak CO, Shri Narendra Chugh and Shri Bapu Kulkarni of Jal Biradari launched the plantation of 200 saplings in Trimbak town as part of the Aviral Godavari Mission on 3rd October 2023.
Rejuvenation of Ancient Kunds on Mountain
The magnificent slopes of the Mountain, source of the River Godavari, harbor more than 108 kunds (tanks or ponds) which play a vital role in recharging the subterranean streams that feed the river. Most of these ancient kunds are associated with temples while others were used as public utilities. However, they are in various stages of disrepair and disuse.
On 3 Oct 2023, Sri M and Dr. Rajendra Singh launched the rejuvenation program of the kunds by offering a ceremonial puja at the Gangasagar Lake in Trimbak, marking a formal beginning of this work which will be implemented in regular phases until 2027.
Dr. Rajendra Singh’s Interactions with School Students at Nashik
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj On 3rd October, Dr. Rajendra Singh addressed the students, staff, and management at the Karmaveer Adv. Baburao Ganpatrao Thakare College of Engineering of Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj. He inspired them to work for the cause of the revival...
Suvarna Pimpal Plantation at Nivruttinath Samadhi Temple in Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar Kshetra is a pilgrimage with one of twelve jyotirlingas, located about 30 km from Nashik. The origin of the sacred Godavari is also near Trimbak. Sri Nivruttinath Maharaj was a 13th-century Marathi Bhakti saint, poet, philosopher and yogi of the...
Samvaad with Sri M
On 2nd October 2023, Sri M took more than 700 people who had gathered at the Dr. Kurtakoti Sabhagruh through a conversational journey exploring various themes of human life, elevated consciousness, and the inter-relationship with Nature.
During the Samvaad or conversation, Sri M interacted with the renowned actress Smt. Supriya Pilgaonkar, head of Colors Marathi Channel Shri Viraj Ashok Raje, and audience members.
MyTree Awareness Session and Plantation Drive at Espalier School, Nashik
Children are the seeds of hope for the future of mankind. When they come together to nurture the seeds of trees with love and care, the vision of "Godavari ki pavitrata" can be manifested.Dwelling in Harmony with NatureOn 2nd October, 2023, as part of the Aviral...
Inauguration of Events and Plastic Waste Cleaning Drive
On 2nd October 2023, a momentous event unfolded at the sacred ghats of the River Godavari. Volunteers from over twenty-five diverse organizations converged for the launch of the Aviral Godavari Mission, dedicated to ensuring that the River Godavari flows freely in all her majestic splendour before the Kumbh Mela in 2027.
At the forefront of this endeavour was The Satsang Foundation (TSF), playing a pivotal role in inaugurating MyBhoomi, an initiative that envisages the cleaning of the environment. Over 160 dedicated TSF volunteers, amongst other enthusiastic locals, as well as NGOs from Nashik, participated in a remarkable 10+ kilometres plogging initiative from Anandwalli to Ramtirth, over a total of 17 collection points. It was a heartwarming sight to witness saints, community members, government officials, and celebrities come together with unwavering zeal and genuine enthusiasm.