Happy to share with you all, my dear readers an article about our Foundation which was featured in newspapers in Kenya on 28 July 2016 Shrivedant foundation has restored hope to many More than 400 needy children drawn from Kibigori area, Muhoroni in Kisumu County line up for what they like most, a sumptuous meal… Continue reading Shrivedant Foundation featured in Kenya newspapers
Author: Vaishali K Shah
Welcoming Shraavan
I look forward to this month each year because it is very special and has a special place in my heart. This month Shraavan is also known as Shivmaas, the holy month of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. As per the scriptures Lord Shiva tells his beloved wife Parvati that out of all the… Continue reading Welcoming Shraavan
Official inauguration of reforestation program
Kenya Vegetarian Club officially inaugurated the reforestation program in Kisumu county with the donation of Muringa seeds. The program was initiated in Ketito village with the local farmers who have ready to plough lands. The group of farmers representing various small villages around came forward to commit their lands for the reforestation program. Each farmer… Continue reading Official inauguration of reforestation program
The food on my plate
Do you think of the farmer who sowed the seeds, tilled the land, irrigated and kept watch till the golden crop got ready to be transported on a journey before it reached your kitchen changing many hands in the process? When was the last time you ever spoke to a farmer who prepared the food… Continue reading The food on my plate
Third patotsav of Kamleshwar shiv temple in kibigori
Shrivedant Foundation celebrated third patotsav of Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in Kibigori today. Kamal Shah and Vaishali Shah invited devotees from Kisumu, Kericho, Kakamega and other nearby towns.The priest Pradipbhai of Sanatan Temple performed the maha rudra yagna and changed the dhwaja. The devotees from Iskon temple of Kisumu sang bhajan during the celebration.
Modi mania
It was such a wonderful and enchanting experience to be there wherever Modiji was there during his trip to Kenya. He was meticulous about every word he spoke, he ensured that the audience at Kasarani ground in Nairobi get every bit of him the way they wanted. He stole the heart of Kenyans by giving… Continue reading Modi mania
An opening of a new hall at sanatan hindu temple in kisumu
I am a bit surprised that how and why this news got missed by the people in kisumu. A new hall - Karsanji Makanji Rawal Auditorium named after father of Mr. hasmukh Rawal and Mrs Kalpana Rawal was inaugurated on 14th May in Kisumu. Mr Hasmukhbhai Rawal and Mrs Kalpana Rawal were the chief guests… Continue reading An opening of a new hall at sanatan hindu temple in kisumu
An encounter with Naga Bawa in Ujjain
The experience to know who Naga bawa is and why they are so important during Kumbh mela is completely out of the world. I always wondered about these clan who roam without clothes and live in the jungle and practice world's weirdest cult. Many of us always thought that they practice witchcraft and harm people… Continue reading An encounter with Naga Bawa in Ujjain
Who is the pop of Hindu religion?
We often forget our roots in religion and how our roots were saved by our beloved Shankaracharya more than two thousand years ago. I met the current Shankaracharya of Kashi and Dwarka, Shree Swarupananadji during Kumbh in Ujjain after having met him earlier during the Allahabad Kumbh. I have known him for more than a… Continue reading Who is the pop of Hindu religion?
Indore city- an example of women’s lib in our History
Indore city was beautified and ruled by Ahilyabai Holkar in the late 17th century. It is a great example of how a woman could change the city from dust to a beautiful town. When she found that her son was not capable of holding onto the crown taking forward the legacy of the family, she decided… Continue reading Indore city- an example of women’s lib in our History
Evening arati at Ram ghat in Ujjain
There is a special significance to the evening arati at Ram Ghat as that is the place where Lord Ram had immersed his father King Dasharath's ashes after his death. On the main day of shahi snan we went there and witnessed this famous arati. The sight of thousands of people praying at the same time… Continue reading Evening arati at Ram ghat in Ujjain
Har siddhi temple in ujjain
I had a strong reason to visit this temple as my husband's family revered this devi and are staunch followers of shakti ma. After visiting the temple once I wasn't satisfied. I went again on the last day. That was the time I felt the power of the place and the maa. I stood in… Continue reading Har siddhi temple in ujjain
Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
It was a thrilling and enchanting experience to be at the Mahakal temple. The most important arati is called bhasma arati in the morning and only the really fortunate ones can witness it that too during the kumbh mela. During the arati I saw many different avataras of Mahakal. It made me realise that finally we… Continue reading Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
My experience at Ujjain Kumbh Mela
It was such a wonderful break from emails, whatsapp and mobiles as most of the time these didn't work and also I didn't even feel like touching it. Kumbh is the best example of how people are self controlled, self-managed and very disciplined as even a troop of 20000 army and para military groups can not… Continue reading My experience at Ujjain Kumbh Mela
What is Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv 2016
I consider myself truly blessed to be in Ujjain during the Simhastha Kumbh Mahaparv. It is the world’s largest fair, a congregation of supreme faith and devotion. The Madhya Pradesh government has spent more than Rs 3,600 crore on making preparations for this gigantic religious event. The festival went on for 30 days from 22-April-2016… Continue reading What is Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv 2016
Vaishali K. Shah 