Bhaktamal | Pujya Chidanand Saraswati
Other Names - Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Pujya Muniji
Born - 1952
Place of Birth - Delhi
Marital Status - Unmarried
Education - Master’s degrees in Sanskrit and Philosophy
Language - Hindi, English, Sanskrit
Famous - Devotional Saint
President : Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award – Bharat Gaurav Puraskar
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati is the President and spiritual head of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, one of India's largest spiritual institutions. He is also the founder and spiritual head of the Hindu Jain Temple in Pittsburgh.
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati's work and contributions are truly remarkable, covering a vast range of humanitarian, environmental, and spiritual efforts. His dedication to preserving the environment, especially the Ganga River through organizations like Ganga Action Parivar, speaks volumes about his commitment to safeguarding India’s sacred natural resources. Additionally, his efforts through the Divine Shakti Foundation to uplift marginalized women and children demonstrate his deep sense of compassion and service to society.
His leadership in interfaith dialogue and humanitarian action through projects like the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and Project Hope also highlights his vision for a world united across cultures and religions, striving for collective well-being. Pujya Swamiji's religion is unity, and he is a leader in many international, interreligious summits and parliaments.