The two-day Confluence at Hotel The Westin Rajarhat, in New Town, Kolkata, saw convergence of ideas and principles to build on the strong and wide sense of spirituality that permeates the personal lives of millions across the globe.
Hundreds of luminaries from across the globe attended the Confluence. Shri. Pranab Mukherjee, Former President, India, Shri. Tathagata Roy, Hon'ble Governor of Tripura, Shri. Keshari Nath Tripathi, Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, Janab Firhad Hakim, Hon'ble Minister-in-charge, Ministry of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal, H.E. Rosalia Arteaga Serrano, Former President, Ecuador, H.H. Princess Maria Amor D.D., Founder and President, We Care for Humanity, USA, His Holiness Pujya Swami Chidananda Saraswatiji, Spiritual Head and President, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi Saheb, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organisations, New Delhi and Archbishop Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, Cardinal and Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church, Ranchi and many others graced the Confluence along withDr. H.P. Kanoria, Chairman, Kanoria Foundation, and the four other trustees of Kanoria Foundation –Mr. Hemant Kanoria, Dr. Sanjeev Kanoria, Mr. Sunil Kanoria and Mr. Sujit Kanoria.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. H.P. Kanoria, Chairman, Kanoria Foundation, said: "Spirituality encompasses humanity. It encourages us to work hard with devotion and righteousness for the welfare of humanity. It is essential to work hard selflessly to provide basic needs to the population, which is growing at an accelerated pace."
"We are manifestations of God's own image. God is the force within us. Every human being is perfect and divine; our soul is infinite and immortal. All men and women are equal. Let us march ahead with firmness and determination, keeping high the flag of humanity and spirituality to overcome global hunger and global warming, to have harmony and peace. We believe that essence of all religions is cosmic co-operation and co-existence. Today, Gods of all religions ask their children to realise that He is all in one and one in all," he added.
About Kanoria Foundation:
Kanoria Foundation, headquartered in Kolkata, is a trust entity founded by the Kanoria family. The family has been in business for more than two centuries, performing karma (work) with dedication and devotion imbued with spirituality. The objective of creating this trust is to ensure institutional continuity both for business and social ventures. The trust will ensure institutional continuity for years to come and safeguard the interest of key stakeholders, reputation and brand of different business entities. The Foundation is dedicated towards societal development by creating business and social enterprises with long-term and sustainable objectives.
About Srei Foundation:
Srei Foundation is a Public Charitable Trust, which was founded in 2001 with a vision for a world free of struggle and poverty, filled with happiness, peace, prosperity and good health. Srei Foundation emphasises on its mission "Service to Humanity" by providing medical assistance, educational support, healthy sanitation, developing hospitals, schools, medical centres, etc. Srei Foundation is engaged in multifarious activities with a dynamic approach towards creating value and in its endeavour to promote inter-faith beliefs. Srei Foundation has been organising World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality for the last nine years which has been warmly applauded by all. Srei Foundation is committed to contributing towards programmes that will lead to sustainable outcomes and impacts for the global community.