Padmabhusham Dr. Vijay Bhatkar honours leading ladies at Punyadham Ashram on Women’s Day
On Thursday 8th March, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, many phenomenal women came together to celebrate the joys and pride of being a woman, at Punyadham Ashram, Pisoli, Pune. Each and every woman has faced hardships & rigours in life and has carved a niche for herself in society – after mastering the perfect balance of home, family & careers.
15 such fabulous women who hail from different walks of life came together on one platform & were felicitated by distinguished personalities like the Chief Guest – Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, and Guests of Honour-Smt. Vijaya Thakkar, Vanita Daswani & Rupa Varma (wife of Deven Varma, a classic comedian of the yesteryears), also graced the occasion.
Some of these ladies came up and shared their valuable thoughts on women, their present status in society and how we still have a long way to go to ensure their safety and pride. Dr. Vijay Bhatkar addressed the gathering and shared with everyone how each woman has inside her an innate skill or capability which needs to be given scope for blossoming and when this happens- sky is the limit for her. He said that we have an example of our very own Maa Krishna Kashyap who against all odds stood up strong against all hurdles that came her way and look what she has created- this beautiful Ashram which has become a major landmark of Pune. It was her grit & determination which made this dream which seemed impossible, come true! Maa also expressed how happy she is to see so many successful women from different fields who have struggled to achieve name & fame for themselves. It is important for women to take inspiration from one another. It is when people come and work together willingly, that miracles happen and great ambitions are achieved. Maa concluded by saying ‘Once we decide in our minds that nothing is impossible then everything becomes possible! Always do the best you can, then reach for the stars! The whole program was very adeptly conducted by Ramesh Grover & Amita Baindur. After the vote of thanks, the august gathering proceeded for prasadam.
A tribute to all strong women… may we know them, may we raise them, may we be them!
FINAL LIST OF WOMEN ACHIEVERS
1. Poonam Makar Spiritual Healer
2. Dr. Shashikala Ravi Bharat Natyam Fame Dancer
3. Inderjot Kaur Oberoi Ex-MD, DINA Hotel Mgt Institute
4. Dr Natasha Parulekar Young Dentist & a Great Social worker
5. Sonia Bhogal Upcoming Painter creative Artist
6. Chandralekha Jagtap Jagtap Nurseries-Owner
7. Rashmi Vasudevan Principal – Subhash Chandra Military School
8. Dr Sujata Vaidya Alternative medicine Therapist
9. Harjeet Ahluwalia Beauty, Grooming and Hair Expert
10. Bindu Shah Versatile Singer
11. Sneh Nandu Young & outstanding Fashion Designer
12. Vanita Daswani Philanthropic
13. Madhu Goel Dedicated Hindi teacher par excellence
14. Dr Jyoti Karia Homoeo Dr but passion is music
15. Sunanda Gaikwad Police Inspector’s wife
