Blending Spirituality, Culture, Fashion & Global Recognition on One International Stage
Kathmandu, Nepal – The SAARC International Pride Award 2025 and the inaugural Religious Fashion Crowning Show were successfully held in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together saints, scholars, social leaders, cultural icons, and international dignitaries on a distinguished global stage.
The ceremony began with the auspicious lighting of the lamp, followed by Ganesh Vandana, a soulful welcome song by Shwetima Madhav Priya – the World’s Youngest International Child Vyasa, and a graceful recital of Krishnashtakam. Guests were warmly welcomed with shawls, badges, and mementos, after which Dr. Prem Prakash Pandey (CEO, Dharadham International) and Dr. Sunil Dubey (Founder, Devnagri Utthan Foundation) delivered welcome addresses.
The event was blessed by Hon. Prakash Man Singh, Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal, while Hon. Parmanand Jha, First President of Nepal graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The sacred presence of Mahapandit Sant Saurabh Pandey – Sohard Shiromani, Honorary Vice Chancellor & Chief, Dharadham International, added spiritual significance to the event.
Special Guests of Honor
The international gathering featured eminent personalities, including Jagatguru Lama Ghyachho Rinpochhe (World Buddhist Peace Foundation, Nepal); Dr. Inderjeet Sharma (New York, USA); Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Ph.D. (Bangladesh); Mahamandaleshwar Shri Shivam Ji Maharaj (International Saptarishi Akhara); Mr. Santanu Kumar Pal (Thailand); Amb. Ally Rtn. Dr. Joyshekar (India); Ratna Maya Lama (Nepal); Shree Shree 1008 Acharya Banjhakri Mahamandaleshwar (Nepal); Menuka Thapa (Founder, Raksha Nepal Sanstha); Mr. Ravindra Thapa; Mr. Ratna Prasad Shrestha; Bijaya Shrestha KC; Rashmi Shrestha; Lalshmi Khadka; Mr. Afroz Ahmad (India); Dr. Abi Abdullah (Bangladesh); Mr. Naval Kishor Yadav (Nepal Government); and Dr. Abhishek Tiwari (India).
Cultural & Fashion Highlights
Audiences were enthralled by Vanjaxi Mahendrakar’s special performance and a vibrant Bharatnatyam presentation. The unique Religious Fashion Crowning Ceremony crowned Vanjaxi Mahendrakar – IT Consultant & Transformation Expert as Mrs. Role Model Winner, alongside other finalists.
Honorary Doctorates
Honorary titles were conferred upon Hon. Dr. Devendra Kumar Pathak, Hon. Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Hon. Dr. Chandrakant Balaji Khadke, Hon. Dr. Sanjeet Kumar, Hon. Dr. Vineet Kumar, Hon. Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandu, Hon. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav, and Mr. Yusuf Alam Ansari.
SAARC International Pride Awardees
The SAARC International Pride Award 2025 honored more than 40 distinguished individuals, including Dr. Sunil Dubey, Dr. Manju Sharma, Dr. Simon Toppo, Dr. Abha Sharma, Dr. Aprajita Singh, Dr. Saraswathi Acharya, Dr. Vijaya Oza, Dr. Afsha Parveen, Dr. Shri Chand Sharma, Dr. Kiran Kumari, Dr. Anjani Sharma, Dr. K V N Lakshmi Tayaru, Dr. Ratna Tiwari, Dr. Aaradhana Verma, Dr. Kshama Naik, Dr. Niva Jha, Dr. Madhuri Mishra, Dr. Aruna Patro, Mr. Sarvesh Kant Verma, Dr. Narayan Yadav, Mr. Ajay Kumar Pandey, Mr. Parmanand Pandey, Dr. Devaraj C. Anjanappa, Mr. Shailendra Nigam, Dr. Ragini Pandey, Dr. Milan Gurung, Dr. Pooja Nigam, Dr. Satish Chandra Shukla, Mr. Syed Shadan, Jai Singh, Thakkar Sunil, Anand Kumar, Manish Chaturvedi, Shwetima Madhav Priya, Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Dr. Nisha Agarwal, Dr. Shambhu Panwar, Sunita Singh Sarovar, Dr. Nikki Sharma, Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj, Dr. B. B. Pandey Pawan Ji Maharaj, and Anisha Kumar.
Other distinguished guests included Mrs. Radha Yadav, Mr. Motilal Yadav, and Mr. Avnish Ji.
Grand Conclusion
The event concluded with blessings, benedictions, and heartfelt speeches from saints and dignitaries. The final Ashirvad was delivered by Saurabh Pandey – Sohard Shiromani Sant, Honorary Vice Chancellor & Chief of Dharadham International.
Jointly organized by Dharadham International, Devnagri Utthan Foundation, Buddhist World Peace Foundation, and Asia Book of World Records, the Kathmandu event became a historic celebration where international talents were honored with pride and recognition on a global platform.
