Seva Samman Award, Odisha-2026 Conferred to Raseshwari Devi ji

The conclave further saw the participation of senior BJP leader Sajjan Sharma, along with veteran politician and former minister Suresh Kumar Routray. Adding cultural and artistic eminence to the event were Sudarshan Sahoo, Padma Vibhushan awardee, and Adwaita Gadanayak, Padma Shri awardee, whose presence underscored the conclave’s broader message of spiritual and cultural harmony.

A devoted disciple of Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, Raseshwari Devi began her spiritual journey after completing her graduation in Mathematics and post-graduation in English. At the age of 22, she renounced worldly life and embraced sannyas on October 15, 1988. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the propagation of Shri Krishna Bhakti and the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads.

Over the years, she has conducted more than 300 spiritual programs across 140 cities in 11 Indian states, with a significant focus on Odisha. Under her guidance, 21 meditation and spiritual practice centres have been established, serving as platforms for devotion, self-discipline, and inner development.

In 2023, Raseshwari Devi expanded her mission through digital platforms, strengthening the Bhakti movement in Odisha’s coastal regions and enabling rural and semi-urban communities to access Upanishadic teachings. Her initiatives, including Bal Sanskar Shivir (2007) and Yuva Utthan Shivir (2014), continue to inspire children and youth by promoting moral values, cultural awareness, and personal growth.
Earlier in December, Devi ji met with Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, on the occasion of her sannyas diwas.

The conferment of the Seva Samman Award by Hon’ble Speaker, Odisha legislative Assembly Surama Padhy at the Spiritual Conclave Odisha 2026 stands as a significant milestone in Raseshwari Devi’s spiritual journey, reaffirming her role as a leading voice in spiritual education and social upliftment in India.