International News

Russia : Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia Mr. Kishan Dan Dewal was tied rakhi by BK Maria from Armenia. Ambassabor of India to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Shri B. Vanlalvawna was tied rakhi by BK Olga.  BK Naira was also present on this sacred occasion of Rakhi tying to the Ambassador.… Read More »

Makati ( Phillipines ): The Future of Power Philippines was successfully staged at the Makati Shangrila Hotel with forty-nine (49) thought leaders from the following sectors: the foreign service, religious, judiciary, academe/education, health, culture and the arts, civil society, indigenous people, business, police, as well as the government. The Future of Power (FOP) Dialogue drew positive… Read More »

St. Petersburg ( Russia ): After celebrations of Independence day, BK Sister Santosh, Director of the Brahma Kumaris in St. Petersburg, gave Raksha Bandhan greetings to all members of the Consulate General of India  and guests of the event. Consul General of India in St. Petersburg Mr. Deepak Miglani was tied rakhi by BK Sister… Read More »

Colombo ( Sri Lanka ): The High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu was tied Rakhi by BK Ambiga Jegar at the Indian High Commission. The High Commissioner of India received toli and a blessing from Senior sister BK Ranji.  His Excellency Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu received a Godly gift… Read More »

St. Lucia, Caribbean ( America ): An in-depth and heartfelt meeting took place between the Brahma Kumaris and His Excellency Emmanuel Neville Cenac, Saint Lucia’s Governor General.  BK Payal and BK Chandra met the Governor General on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival and tied Rakhi to him. The Governor mentioned that his mother, although… Read More »

Western Sri Lanka : Senior Rajayogi BK Sheilu, from the Brahma Kumaris Head Quarters in Mount Abu, and BK Neeru were honoured with a tilak, crown and chunni and welcomed to Sri Lanka with cultural programs. BK Sheilu gave a class on “Becoming free from gross and subtle bondages of Karma” and “Stages of Soul… Read More »

Kathmandu ( Nepal ): Brahma Kumaris Nepal celebrated the Rakhi festival with much fanfare, zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, the service of tying Rakhi to different respected leaders of the society was done by Brahma Kumari Raj Didi, Director of Brahma Kumaris Nepal. Honorable President of Nepal Mrs. Bidhya Devi Bhandari; Honorable Prime Minister… Read More »

Mauritius ( East Africa ): According to the recent official Facebook post by PM Pravind Jugnauth: ”I had the honor on this day of Raksha Bandhan to receive the visit of the faithful of the center of the Brahma Kumaris. They tied me on the wrist the traditional rakhi as a testimony of affection. I… Read More »

Birgunj ( Nepal ): On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Brahma Kumaris Birgunj organized a Special “Get Together and Raksha Sutra Grahan (Thread of Protection ) Program”. On this occasion, as Chief Guest Mr. Lalbabu Raut Gaddi, Honorable Chief Minister of Province No. 2, participated in the program and also addressed the program. He… Read More »

Sao Paulo, Brazil ( South America ): On the Celebration of the 73rd India Independence Day, at the Indian Cultural Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, BK Sister Katia Roel met with and tied Rakhi to the Minister of Environment Mr. Prakash Javadekar. Mr. Prakash Javadekar, who is also serving as the Forest and Climate Change… Read More »