ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

All World Gayatri Pariwar · Seattle

invites you to

Manav Jivan Ki Gaurav Garima "Human Excellence with Deep Yagya"

Chief guest Dr. Chinmay Pandya

Date June 6, 2026 Saturday
Time 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST
Venue Northshore Senior Centre Bothell, WA
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The Evening

A contemplative gathering on the dignity of human life.

Join us for Manav Jivan Ki Gaurav Garima — a reflective evening on the inner practice of Deep Yagya, the lamp-ritual through which Gayatri Pariwar communities around the world rededicate themselves to a life of excellence and service. Hosted by the Seattle chapter of All World Gayatri Pariwar, graced by chief guest Dr. Chinmay Pandya.

Divine Guidance & Lineage

In whose light we gather.

Maa Gayatri seated on a lotus with a swan
Maa Gayatri The Veda Mata — Mother of all knowledge.
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya
Vedmurti Taponishtha Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya 1911–1990
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma
Snehasalila Shaktisvarupa Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma 1926–1994
Dr. Chinmay Pandya

Chief Guest

Dr. Chinmay Pandya

  • Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV), Haridwar, India
  • MBBS (India), MRCPsych (England)
  • Asia Director for the World Peace Charter crafted by UNO
  • Board Member, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), Government of India
  • Director, GCR (Global Covenant of Religions)
  • Director of DSVV's School of Yoga and Health
  • Chairperson of the International Festival of Yoga, Culture and Spirituality
  • Editor of the Interdisciplinary International Journal on Vedic culture

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Program

The evening at a glance

The evening will be conducted in Hindi & English

  1. 5:30 PM

    Arrival & Welcome

    Doors open. Greet fellow attendees and find your seat.

  2. 5:45 PM

    Deep Yagya

    A short, contemplative lamp-lighting ritual marking the beginning of the program.

  3. 6:00 PM

    Address by Dr. Chinmay Pandya

    "Human Excellence with Deep Yagya" — on the dignity of human life and the inner practice that sustains it.

  4. 7:00 PM

    Q&A and Reflections

    An open conversation with the speaker.

  5. 7:30 PM

    Prashad

    Light refreshments offered to all guests as a closing blessing.

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Venue

Northshore Senior Centre

10201 E Riverside Dr
Bothell, WA 98011

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Parking & Arrival

Plan your arrival

  • On-site parking is free at the Senior Centre.
  • Lot fills quickly — plan to arrive by 5:15 PM.
  • Overflow street parking is available along E Riverside Dr.
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance at the front of the building.
  • Look for Gayatri Pariwar Seattle signage at the door.
  • Prashad will be served after the event — please stay if you can.

About

The movement we're part of

All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) is a global spiritual and social movement founded by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, dedicated to inner refinement and outer service. The Seattle chapter brings the tradition's rituals, study circles, and community gatherings to the Pacific Northwest.

Shantikunj North America ↗ awgp.org (Global) ↗

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