Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Humanitarian, Meditation Teacher, and Advocate for Women and Children.

Empowering Lives Through Service and Spirituality

Discover The Art of Living

Biography

Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Bhanumathi Narasimhan, affectionately known as Bhanu Didi, is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global humanitarian and peace ambassador. Sharing his vision for a stress-free, violence-free world, she has dedicated over three decades to social transformation as the Chairperson of Women’s Welfare and Child Care programs for The Art of Living, a not-for-profit NGO operating in 180 countries.

A meditation teacher under her brother’s guidance, Bhanumathi empowers individuals to manage stress and foster self-confidence through meditation and service. With a Master’s degree in Sanskrit literature, her interests include singing, dance, painting, ikebana, cooking, and gardening. She resides in Bangalore, India, with her family and travels globally to spread messages of peace and compassion.

Bhanumathi with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Achievements

Nari Shakti Award

Nari Shakti Award

Received the Nari Shakti Award - Lifetime Achievement in 2018 for contributions to women’s issues and social development.

IWC Leadership

International Women’s Conference

Chairperson of the IWC, uniting women from 80 nationalities for global transformation.

Author

Bestselling Author

Authored books like ‘Gurudev – On the Plateau of the Peak’, Tejasvini, and Lalitha.

Key Projects

Free Schools

Gift a Smile – Care-for-Children

Educates over 100,000 underprivileged children in 1,327 free schools across 22 Indian states, emphasizing girl child education.

Vishalakshi Project

Vishalakshi Program

Provides vocational training and self-development to over 8,000 disadvantaged women.

VISTA Project

VISTA India

Empowers women through vocational training and health education.

Weaver Project

Weaver-to-Wearer & Madhurya

Supports traditional craftsmen and women entrepreneurs in global markets.

HARA Project

HARA Project

HIV/AIDS awareness initiative reaching over 160,000 rural individuals through youth volunteers.

Featured Videos

Empowering Women: Bhanumathi Narasimhan's Journey Through the International Women's Conference

Bhanumathi Narasimhan's Address at International Women's Conference 2020

Welcome Address by Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan - IWC 2014

International Women's Conference 2025 – Best Moments from Day 1

Books and Music

Gurudev Book

Gurudev – On the Plateau of the Peak

Bestselling biography of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Tejasvini

Tejasvini

Explores spiritual significance of Hindu scriptures.

Lalitha

Lalitha

Highlights mystical meanings behind traditional practices.

Music Albums

Music Albums

Albums in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Kannada promoting cultural values and relaxation.