Laxmi Vasudev Award
Gurudev’s Parents – Pt. Vasudeoshastri & Sou. Laxmibai
Gurudev Abhyankar always elaborates the eight-fold culture that encompasses and encircles entire human civilization
- Dharmakaran (Ethics, Metaphysics & Philosophy)
- Rashtrakaran (History & Politics)
- Samajakaran (Sociology)
- Arthakaran (Economics)
- Vangmay (Classical Literature)
- Vijnana & Tantrajnana (Science & Technology)
- Kala-Krida (Fine & Performing ArtsIndoor-Outdoor Sports)
- Shikshana Ekatma Jnana (Education & Integral Knowledge)
Shree Laxmi-Vasudeo Award is bestowed on only those outstanding personalities and contributors, who have enriched our Bharat’s glorious cultural tradition.
The Story Behind Laxmi-Vasudeo Award
The most prestigious Laxmi-Vasudeo Puraskar was initiated and is conferred on to outstanding personalites of Indian Culture from the year 2009, in pious memory of Gurudev Abhyankar’s parents – true embodiments of pure character, knowledge and devotion. Pt. Vasudeoshastri was a great Vedic scholar and Sou. Laxmibai was an idol of unflinching devotion. Shree Laxmi-Vasudeo Award comprises of Memento of Saraswati, Citation, Shawl and INR 1 Lac.
The Eminent Awardees
‘Kala-Bhushan’ Laxmi Vasudev Award – Biraju Maharaj (2019)
‘Vidhi-Bhushan’ Award – Hon. Advocate Ujwal Nikam (2017)
‘Kala-Bhushan’ Award – Padmavibhushan Pandit Jasraj (2016)
‘Stree-Shakti Gaurav Puraskar’ (2015) – Smt. Prabhatai Atre ‘Kala-Bhushan’, Smt. Rohini Godbole ‘Vidnyan-Bhushan’, Smt. Sindhutai Sapkal ‘Samaj-Bhushan’, Smt. Ushamavshi Kulkarni ‘Arth-Bhushan’
‘Samaj-Bhushan’ Award – Dr. Manda & Prakash Amate (2014)
’‘Rashtra-Bhushan’ Award – Late Hinduhruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackray (2013)
‘Vidya-Bhushan’ Award – Late Ayyangar Guruji (2012)
Bharat-Bhushan’ Award Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar (2011) receiving the Maanchinha from Gurudev
‘Vangmay-Bhushan’ Award Maharashtra Bhushan Shiv-Shahir Babasaheb Purandare (2010)
‘Kala-Bhushan’ Award Late Bharatratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (2010)
‘Dharm-Bhushan’ Award Late Swami Varadanand Bharati (2009)
‘Arth-Bhushan’ Award Late Dajikaka Gadgil (2009)