Bijnor Mahotsav: Celebrating a Ramsar Site & The Art of Living's Remarkable Role in Community-led Conservation
Nov 05, 2024
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 5: This November, Bijnor district marks a historic milestone - its 200th anniversary - with the grand Bijnor Mahotsav on November 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2024. Bringing together people from across the world with ties to Bijnor, the event will not only celebrate the district's vibrant cultural heritage but also spotlight the Haiderpur Wetland, an ecological gem now recognised as a Ramsar site of global importance. This recognition is thanks in large part to Ashish Loya, an Art of Living faculty member inspired by world revered humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His dedication to Haiderpur has brought crucial awareness to its unique biodiversity, securing its place on the global conservation map.
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