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Kaival Gyan Mandir celebrates Women’s Day in Chicago
The theme, “Shuraatan in Saree,” highlighted the concept of courage (shuraatan) embodied by women, symbolized by the saree.
Panel discussions featured women from diverse backgrounds who shared their experiences balancing careers, families, and cultural heritage. / Courtesy Photo
Kaival Gyan Mandir commemorated International Women’s Day on Mar.8 with an event titled “Shuraatan in Saree: The Courage Within,” celebrating female strength and resilience. More than 200 attendees gathered in Chicago, with an additional 350 virtual participants joining from across the United States and Canada.
The theme, “Shuraatan in Saree,” highlighted the concept of courage (Shuraatan) embodied by women, symbolized by the saree. The event aimed to recognize the role of women in history and their continued strength in modern society.
The program began with interactive games for women of all ages, followed by a historical segment honoring courageous women. Speakers reflected on figures such as Meerabai, whose faith in Lord Krishna symbolized inner strength; Gargi, a philosopher who asserted her voice in a male-dominated era; and Hetba Mata, who undertook a perilous journey alone in the 1700s, reconnecting with her spiritual roots.
The program began with interactive games for women of all ages, followed by a historical segment honoring courageous women. / Courtesy PhotoThe event ran parallel tracks in Gujarati and English to engage participants across generations, including discussions on figures like Malala Yousafzai, a global advocate for girls’ education.
Panel discussions featured women from diverse backgrounds who shared their experiences balancing careers, families, and cultural heritage. Speakers addressed the challenges of breaking barriers while preserving faith and tradition. The event aimed to help attendees recognize their own resilience, with organizers emphasizing, “A woman can do anything she sets her mind to.”
A guided gratitude meditation was conducted, during which participants painted while reflecting on their personal journeys. The event concluded with a live address by Sadguru Jagatguru Shree Avichaldevacharya Maharaj from India, who offered blessings and encouragement. A collective prayer (Samuh Bhakti) and dinner followed.
Kaival Gyan Mandir’s women volunteers organized and managed all aspects of the event, from planning to cleanup. Organizers described it as an event “for women, by women.”
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