Appreciating the unprecedented work being done by the All-World Gayatri Pariwar in the field of yoga, Shrasha Yoga Sansthan invited respected Dr Pandya and honoured him with the Yoga Ratna Award. On this occasion, the head of the institute, Swami Vachanand ji, remembered the centre of the beginning of his spiritual journey – Shantikunj.

While bowing to Param Pujya Gurudev, he said that whatever he is today, he is with the blessings of Param Pujya Gurudev. On this occasion, Respected Dr Pandya ji also remembered Param Pujya Gurudev and dedicated this award to him on behalf of the entire Gayatri family.