‘Bhagaini’ award- 2016 conferred on Kum. Pratiksha Korgaonkar of Ranarangini

Distribution of ‘Bhagini’ awards- 2016 program held at Kolhapur

Kolhapur : The best woman- propagator of Hindu Dharma was chosen as Kum. Pratiksha Korgaonkar, the State Convener of Ranaragini Division and ‘Bhagini’ award- 2016 was conferred on her on 24th April at the ground of Private High School while concluding ‘Bhagani Mahotsava’ ceremony; during prize distribution program. Women from various fields, achieving special merits were felicitated on the occasion; including senior actress Madhutai Kambikar with ‘Life time achievement’ award; social workers Shalan Shelke, Manisha Tokale and Smruti Mandhana, the international woman-cricketer were the other recipients of ‘Bhagaini’ award-2016.

The program was attended by MLA Shri. Rajesh Kshirsagar, MP Shri Raju Shetty, Mayor Ashwilani Ramane; Dy. Mayor Shama Mullah, Director Yashawant Bhalkar and Jalandhar Patil.

After lighting of lamp by the chief guests, Sou. Vaishali Kshirsagar, the founder of ‘Bhagaini Manch’ gave introductory speech. MLA Shri. Rajesh Kshirsagar said that it has been more than 5 years since Sou. Vaishali Kshirsagar made available a platform for women in Kolhapur under which cultural and educational programs are held throughout the year.

This is the honour of ‘Paratpar Guru’ Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale ! – Kum. Pratiksha Korgaonkar

Kum. Korgaonkar said, “Paratpar Guru Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale is the inspiration behind whatever work I am doing; therefore, it is in fact, his honour. I am fortunate to receive this award on the land of Goddess Jagadamba. Ranaragini Division of women promoted by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has been working for past 7 years and creating awareness amongst women from different fields for their empowerment. There are problems like love jihad, immorality where Ranaragini extends help and imparts Dharmashikshan and self-defence training to women. It is the need of the hour that all women should try to be ‘Ranaraginis’.”

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat