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

Eminent spiritual preacher and Upanishadic exponent Raseshwari Devi was recently conferred with the prestigious Seva Samman Award at the Spiritual Conclave, Odisha – 2026. The award was presented by Surama Padhy, Hon’ble Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, in recognition of Raseshwari Devi’s outstanding contribution to spreading Upanishadic teachings and spiritual values across society.

The Seva Samman Award acknowledges her sustained efforts in making the wisdom of the Upanishads accessible to people from all walks of life through spiritual discourses, meditation initiatives, and value-based social programs. The ceremony was attended by spiritual leaders, public representatives, and cultural figures, highlighting the growing relevance of spiritual education in contemporary society.

Host by MBC TV and BS TV, this prestigious conclave witnessed the presence of several distinguished dignitaries from Odisha’s political, cultural, and social spheres. Among those present were Pabitra Sounta, Hon’ble MLA of Laxmipur; Mangu Khilla, Hon’ble MLA of Chitrakonda; and Golaka Mohapatra, Vice President, BJP Odisha. Senior leaders Arabinda Dhali, former Cabinet Minister, and Priyadarshi Mishra, former MLA, also graced the occasion.

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.