Estd. 1995 · Jammu & Kashmir

नमस्ते शारदे देवी काश्मीर पुरवासिनि। त्वामहं प्रार्थये नित्यं विद्यादानं च देहि मे॥

Salutations to you, O Devi Sharda, Goddess of wisdom, the one who abides in Kashmira, always I pray to you, bestow the gift of self wisdom, O Devi.

Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra

A social & cultural organisation in the service of community and country, devoted to Maa Sharda, the Goddess of wisdom, and to the cultural, religious and educational heritage of our community.

1995: Centre established
1997: Trust registered
80G: Tax-exempt giving
11: Trustees in service

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Navreh Mahotsav 2024, Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra

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Three-Day Navreh Mahotsav 2024

8-10 April 2024

8 Apr · Tyaag Divas — remembrance of Pandit Shriya Bhat
9 Apr · Sankalp Divas — the Navreh pledge to return home
10 Apr · Shaurya Divas — victory of King Lalitaditya

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Who we are

A congenial platform for our community

Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar Bohri, Jammu, is a non-political Trust registered with the Registrar, Jammu City. Its aim is to provide a congenial platform to our community, so as to propagate the cultural and religious values which are our proud inheritance from our forefathers.

The Kendra also addresses our educational inheritance, connecting actively with the community's children and youth, making them aware of our past glory, the sacrifices of Kashmiri icons, the advent of sages and spiritualists, and the contribution of educationists, and imbibing in them the concept of nationalism and the pride of being Indians.

We believe in the promotion of the system, not the projection of a person.

Values · Vision · Mission

What we stand for

Values

Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra believes in the promotion of the system, and not in the projection of a person.

Vision

The socio-cultural, economic and educational empowerment of the exiled Kashmiri Pandit community.

Mission

Foster brotherhood, unity and Rashtriyavad among community members.

Inculcate the intrinsic moral values inherited over centuries through the blessings of Maa Sharda.

Promote the philosophy of Hindu dharma as practised in Kashmir in the Sharda tradition, spiritualism, peace and harmony.

Protect, promote and cultivate Kashmiri Pandit socio-cultural and religious traditions.

Bolster the socio-economic development and self-reliance of the community.

Expose community children to the glorious past and rich heritage of the Kashmir valley.

Promote the self-reliance and empowerment of community women.

Establish a library covering culture, tradition, religion, history and all exodus data.

Our Faith

Serving & Sharing

To provide a congenial platform to our community to propagate the cultural and religious values inherited from our forefathers, and to connect our children and youth to the past glory, sacrifices and spiritual depth of the Kashmir valley, making them feel proud Indians.

Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar, Bohri, Jammu

What we do

Education that roots the next generation

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Computer Centre

A well-equipped computer centre affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi Computer Saksharta Mission, giving community youth the digital skills to become self-reliant.

Affiliated training
Hands-on labs
Skill certification

Shardha Lipi Learning

शारदा लिपि

Classes and workshops in the ancient Sharda script, the sacred script of Kashmir in which our scriptures and manuscripts were written, to revive a living link to our civilisation.

Lessons & workshops
Manuscript study
Audio & video guides

Sanskrit Learning

संस्कृत

Spoken-Sanskrit classes that reconnect students with the devabhasha and the liturgical and literary inheritance of Kashmiri Pandits.

Spoken Sanskrit
Shloka recitation
Grammar basics

Student Activities

Seminars, debates, discussions and quizzes that draw out the talent and personality of community youth and root them in moral and national values.

Seminars & debates
Quiz programmes
Essay & oratory

Yoga Classes

योग

Regular yoga sessions for physical wellbeing and inner discipline, body, breath and mind in the classical tradition.

Asana & pranayama
All ages welcome
Health & calm

Gita Learning

गीता

Study of the Bhagavad Gita, its philosophy, ethics and the path of selfless service that has guided generations of Kashmiri Pandits.

Verse-by-verse study
Discussion circles
Living the teaching

शारदा लिपि · The sacred script

Reviving the Sharda script of Kashmir

Sharda is the ancient script in which the scriptures, manuscripts and learning of Kashmir were written, a living link to the seat of Maa Sharda. Through lessons, workshops, audio-video guides and manuscript study, the Kendra is teaching a new generation to read and write it again.

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श

Sharada · श

The script of wisdom

Through the year

Festivals, remembrance & resolve

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Navreh Mahotsav

Chaitra Navreh · Saptarshi Samvat New Year

A multi-day celebration of the Kashmiri New Year, Tyaag Divas, Sankalp Divas and Shaurya Divas, honouring sacrifice, taking the pledge to return home, and remembering the valour of King Lalitaditya.

Maha Shivratri

Herath · Phalgun

The most revered festival of Kashmiri Pandits, observed collectively at the Kendra for social and spiritual integration of the community.

Shardha Ashtmi

Bhadrapada Ashtami

A day of devotion to Maa Sharda, the presiding deity of the Kendra and of Kashmir's ancient seat of learning.

Shree Bhat Tyag Diwas

Chaitra Amavasya

Commemorating the self-sacrifice of Pandit Shriya Bhat (15th c.), who negotiated the safety of Kashmiri Pandits and the rebuilding of their temples.

Lalitaditya Shaurya Diwas

Day after Navreh

Honouring the 8th-century Kashmiri emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida and his victories, a day of pride in the martial and intellectual greatness of Kashmir.