Sohard Shiromani Gurudev Dr. Saurabh Pandey
Dr. Saurabh Pandey, fondly known as Sohard Shiromani Gurudev, is the visionary founder of Dharadham International, an extraordinary initiative that symbolizes universal harmony, interfaith respect, and global unity.
Born in Bhasma village, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh (India), Dr. Pandey comes from a humble farming family. From an early age, he experienced both the challenges of limited resources and the deep values of humanity and compassion. His personal struggles shaped his mission—to dedicate his life to uniting people through education, spirituality, and service.
Dr. Saurabh Pandey
At the heart of Dr. Pandey’s vision lies the creation of a unique universal campus at Dharadham, where temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras, and other places of worship will exist side by side. This sacred space will allow people of every faith to come together, pray without hesitation, and honor each other’s traditions. Dharadham is not just a place of worship—it is a global symbol of peace, love, humanity, and spiritual unity. Dr. Pandey believes that while religious practices may differ, the earth itself is our shared temple. Just as all rivers flow into the same ocean, all prayers rise to the same sky. His mission is to remove the walls of division and replace them with bridges of respect, compassion, and co-celebration.
Life’s Journey & Social Work
Since the year 2000, Dr. Saurabh Pandey has dedicated his life to service and the vision of uniting humanity through compassion and wisdom. His journey reflects an unwavering commitment to education, environment, spirituality, and global harmony.
Literacy Campaigns: Beginning humbly with just two illiterate individuals, Dr. Pandey ignited a movement that grew into literacy drives across hundreds of villages, empowering people with knowledge and awareness.
100-Day Embankment Awareness Journey (2008): Through this remarkable mission, he reached 427 villages, spreading the message of Sarvadharm Sambhav (equality of all religions), raising awareness on education, disaster preparedness, and environmental conservation.
Free Education: Thousands of underprivileged children were given access to free computer education, life-skills training, and opportunities to dream beyond limitations.
Environment & Green Marriages: Alongside his wife, Mrs. Ragini Pandey, he pioneered plantation drives and promoted eco-friendly weddings (Hariyali Shaadi), setting an example of sustainable living rooted in tradition and responsibility.
Global Reach: Today, Dharadham International has expanded into a global family, touching lives in more than 132 countries. With peace, happiness, interfaith harmony, and cultural respect at its core, the organization stands as a living testament to Dr. Pandey’s vision of “One Earth, One Humanity.”
Life’s Journey & Social Work
Inspiration & Philosophy Dr. Pandey draws inspiration from great humanitarian leaders and saints such as Kabir, Guru Nanak, Khwaja Garib Nawaz, Swami Vivekananda, Shirdi Sai Baba, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela. Like them, he believes in living for others and spreading love without boundaries. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: “No religion teaches hatred. Humanity is the only true religion.” He often says: “Some people walk on footprints, others create footprints. I am trying to create a path of unity and love that future generations can follow.”
Inspiration & Philosophy Dr. Pandey draws inspiration from great humanitarian leaders and saints such as Kabir, Guru Nanak, Khwaja Garib Nawaz, Swami Vivekananda, Shirdi Sai Baba, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela. Like them, he believes in living for others and spreading love without boundaries. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: “No religion teaches hatred. Humanity is the only true religion.” He often says: “Some people walk on footprints, others create footprints. I am trying to create a path of unity and love that future generations can follow.”
Recognition & Legacy
Though honored nationally and internationally for his humanitarian work, Dr. Pandey remains humble, considering himself not a celebrity but a servant of humanity. His efforts have earned him the love, respect, and blessings of millions. Today, Dr. Saurabh Pandey stands as a beacon of hope and unity, leading a movement that goes beyond borders, languages, and religions. Through Dharadham International, he is building not just an institution but a global family, rooted in the timeless Indian ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family.”