Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a spiritual, philanthropic, and non-sectarian organization dedicated to the service of humanity. It was founded in 1917 by Acharya Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj with a vision of spiritual and social upliftment.

The Sangha blends Vedantic principles with selfless service, operating across India and abroad with diverse humanitarian missions such as disaster relief, healthcare, education, tribal upliftment, and cultural-spiritual development.

👤 Founder: Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj

  • Born: January 29, 1896, Bajitpur, Bangladesh

  • Attained Samadhi: January 8, 1941

  • Philosophy: “Service to humanity is service to God.”

  • Legacy: A monk of exceptional vision, he founded the Sangha to spiritually awaken and socially empower the masses, especially during pre-independence India.

🏢 Headquarters

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

🌐 Global Presence

  • India: 300+ branches and service centers

  • International Branches: USA, UK, Canada, Guyana, Trinidad, Fiji, Bangladesh, South Africa, Mauritius, and Malaysia

  • UN Affiliation: NGO with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

🔧 Core Activities

🚑 1. Disaster Relief

  • Relief operations during natural disasters: earthquakes, floods, cyclones, tsunamis

  • Notable events: 1934 Bihar Earthquake, 2004 Tsunami, 2020 Cyclone Amphan, COVID-19 pandemic aid

🏥 2. Healthcare Services

  • Hospitals, mobile clinics, cancer care units, and free dispensaries

  • Charitable medical services for the poor and underserved

  • Services in rural, tribal, and urban slum areas

  • Cancer Care Centre and Seva Niketan in Mumbai

🎓 3. Education

  • 100+ schools, colleges, women’s colleges, technical and vocational institutes

  • Free residential education for 5,000+ tribal children in Jharkhand, Assam, Gujarat, etc.

  • Adult education and night schools for illiterate populations

👣 4. Tribal Upliftment

  • Health, hygiene, and education for tribal children and communities

  • Skill development, organic farming, and self-employment support

🧘‍♂️ 5. Spiritual & Cultural Activities

  • Spiritual discourses, yoga, youth development, and cultural training

  • Scriptural study, moral education, and national integration programs

  • Milan Mandirs and social awareness campaigns

📍 Hyderabad Branch Highlights

  • Established: 1950s (initial visit by Swami Pranavananda in 1934)

  • Services Offered:

    • Free notebook and school kit distribution

    • Ambulance and funeral services

    • Guesthouses for patients and families near hospitals

    • Charitable dispensary and library

    • Blood donation and health camps

    • Temple and spiritual programs

📍 Hyderabad Branch – Bharat Sevashram Sangha

🎯 Mission Statement

“To spiritually awaken, morally uplift, and serve society without discrimination.”
The Sangha operates on the ideal that serving the poor, sick, and distressed is equivalent to worshiping God.

📞 Contact Details

🌐 Website:

www.bharatsevashramsangha.org

📌 Main Address:

Bharat Sevashram Sangha
211, Rash Behari Avenue, Kolkata – 700019
West Bengal, India

📢 Support & Participation

  • Donate to health, education, and relief services

  • Sponsor tribal children’s education

  • Volunteer for relief operations and medical camps

  • Join spiritual and social programs locally