Vignaharta Awards 2025: Turning Faith Into Action
Vignaharta Awards 2025 were presented jointly by the Awakening Humanity Foundation (USA) and the Krishna Guruji Welfare Society (India). The celebration honored unsung heroes—called Vighna Harta or “troubleshooters of society”—who uplift, empower, and heal at the grassroots level.
Inspired by Ganesh Chaturthi, the initiative blends spirituality with service. It follows the spirit of the Ganesh Aarti lines sung across North India:
“अँधे को आँख देत, कोढ़िन को काया।
बाँझन को पुत्र देत, निर्धन को माया॥”
These verses symbolize relief from suffering. Krishna Guruji extends their meaning to real people who embody compassion through action.
Vision Behind the Awards
The awards were conceived by Shri Krishna Mishra, fondly known as Krishna Guruji (Indore, Madhya Pradesh). He has transformed religious festivities into platforms for societal connection and service. The focus is simple: recognize individuals who quietly remove obstacles in others’ lives.
For background and past highlights, see:
Vighnaharta 2024 – Ganesh Utsav and
Vighnaharta Award 2025 – Online Closing.
How the Honouring Happened
Guruji personally visited each awardee at their workplace or home. He presented a Tri-color scarf (Tiranga) and a trophy. This direct approach kept the ceremony humble, sincere, and people-centric.
2025 Vignaharta Awardees
- Ms. Jaswanta Bhai ji — “Kodan ko Kaya” (Transformation and Healing) at Kushta Ashram.
- Ms. Pooja Garg ji — Recognized for an inspirational spirit despite disability.
- Shri Ranjan Ranade ji — “Nirdhan ko Maaya” for free education and a free senior orphanage.
- Dr. Shweta Rawal ji & Ophthalmology Team, MY Hospital — “Andhan ko Aankh Deth” for vision-restoring services.
- Dr. Nikita Rawal ji — “Nirjan ko Garbh” for fertility care (a modern interpretation of Putra Daan).
- Shri Kamlesh Jain ji — Honored for integrity and courage in journalism.
- Shri Jitendra Suman ji — “Buddhi Pradayak” for compassionate mental health care in a psychiatric institution.
- Shri Susheel Nathaniel ji (Posthumous) — Victim of the Pahalgam terror attack; catalyst of Operation Sindhoor.
- Shri Surendar Purwal ji (Posthumous) — Honored for organ donation.
Virtual Grand Celebration — 6 September 2025
The grand culmination was hosted on Zoom with participation from the USA, Canada, UAE, India, and Kenya. A concise PowerPoint showcased the 2024 and 2025 awardees. Krishna Guruji narrated their journeys with warmth and clarity.
Notable attendees included Kamlesh Sen ji, Shweta Walia ji (representing MYM Hospital), and Anil Ranka ji—a 108-time blood donor. Awardees expressed surprise and gratitude that Guruji both recognized their work and visited them personally.
Event Gallery
Moments from the visits and the virtual celebration:
Why It Matters
By linking festivals with service, Guruji turns faith into action and tradition into transformation. The awards prove that spirituality and social responsibility can move together, empowering those who serve quietly and steadfastly.
Key Highlights
- Grassroots changemakers received personal recognition at their own locations.
- Award themes echo the compassion in Ganesh Aarti’s lines.
- Global participation underscored unity, empathy, and shared values.
Get Involved
Know a community hero who removes obstacles in others’ lives? Share their story with us. Together, we can honor more Vighna Harta in the coming year.
