Honors and Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2003, voted "Best diagnostic and therapeutic method of Regeneration Medicine 2003" for Sahaja Yoga by the Russian Ministry of Health


United States Congress: 1997, 2000: Congressman Eliot Engle reads honorarium of United States Congressional Record.
He praises Shri Mataji for their selfless work in the service of humanity.



Oslo 1996, 1997; nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize,

"Shri Mataji's brings new hope of humanity."
Claes Nobel, (great-nephew of Alfred Nobel, Nobel Peace Prize Foundation) Chairman of United Earth Organization.


1998: Receives the Unity Award for International Understanding.


Yonkers, NY, 1996: Welcome from the Mayor of Yonkers, NY.
The 26th
September is declared the "Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day".


Romania, 1995: Cognitive Science Doctorate of honor at the Ecological University of Bucharest.


China, 1995: Official spokesperson for the Women's Conference in Beijing, host of the Chinese government.


India, 1995: The Indian government supports Shri Mataji through a one-hour television series in prime time.


United Nations, NY, 1989-1994: the invitation of the United Nations, annual lectures on world peace.


Brazil, 1994: The mayor handed the key of the city of Brasilia.
Official promotion of a number of Sahaja Yoga programs in Brazil.


New York, USA, 1994: Police escort and welcome parade in honor of Shri Mataji and their association with Mahatma Gandhi.


Los Angeles, United States, 1994 and 1993: Welcome from insurance and the continuing friendship by Mayor Richard Jordan on behalf of the population of Los Angeles.


British Columbia, Canada 1994: Welcome Message by Mr. Mike Harcourt, Premier of British Columbia, on behalf of the Canadian population.


Vancouver, Canada 1994: welcome greeting by Mayor Philip W. Owen on behalf of the people of Vancouver.


Philadelphia, USA 1993: The 15th October is the "Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's Day."
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St. Petersburg, 1993: Honorary Member of the Presidium of the Petrovskaya Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In the history of the Academy only 12 people have so far been included as honorary members, among others, A. Einstein.


St. Petersburg, URS 1993: Opening speaker for the annual International Conference on Medical and self-knowledge.


Cincinnati, 1992: The 10th of September is the "Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's Day."
Moscow, Russia in 1989, the government promotes scientific research project and the dissemination of Sahaja Yoga, as a result of a meeting between Shri Mataji and the Minister of Health.


1986 Italy: The Italian government declared Shri Mataji for "Personality of the Year."