Sadhvi Ritambhara

Sadhvi Rithambara is a Hindu religious figure. She was born to a rural, poor and lower-caste Punjabi farming family. At the age of 16 she is said to have attained nirvana when her village was visited by Swami Parmanand. She became his disciple and followed him to his ashram in Haridwar and she conducted tours across India. She gained lessons in oratory. She also adopted the title of Sadhvi (ascetic).

In 2002, the state government granted 17 hectares of land in the area to her Paramshaktipeeth trust for 99 years. The Ashram or Vatsalya Gram is a unique alternative to orphanages and women's shelters. It is the only facility in the world where orphaned children and destitute women of all ages are given homes so they may live like families and form everlasting bonds as parents and siblings. Vatsalya families live in an atmosphere of affection and are nurtured in a secure environment without any distinction of caste, creed or race. The project is managed by dedicated and trained professionals. Sadhvi Rithambara also runs ashrams for unwanted infants, ladies and widows in Indore, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.