SVERI’s College Promotes WDDD at Ashadi Ekadashi Wari Walk

When Spirituality Meets Digital Discipline: SVERI’s College Leads the Way at Ashadi Ekadashi Wari
In a time when digital distractions dominate our lives, there are moments that bring us back to what truly matters — faith, reflection, presence, and human connection. One such powerful moment unfolded during Ashadi Ekadashi Pandharpur Wari, where tradition met transformation in the most inspiring way.

Honoring the Sacred Walk with a Modern Mission
At the heart of this year’s Wari pilgrimage, where millions walk in devotion to Lord Vithoba, stood a bold initiative by SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur. Under the visionary guidance of Dr. B.P. Ronge (Founder Secretary & Principal), the college integrated the mission of World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) into its Ashadi Ekadashi celebration — and what followed was a moment of deep cultural and emotional alignment.

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This wasn’t just a college event. It was a powerful message:

📵 Even in a hyperconnected world, there is space — and need — for mindful disconnection.

Highlights from the Digital Detox Dindi
The celebration at SVERI’s College was filled with heart, spirit, and purpose:

•⁠  ⁠Students and participants took the official WDDD Oath, pledging to reduce screen time and reconnect with real life.

•⁠  ⁠Professors delivered impactful talks on Digital Detox and Digital Fasting, addressing the effects of overexposure on mental well-being.

•⁠  ⁠The event space and Wari route came alive with colorful banners, posters, and slogans encouraging mindful tech use.

•⁠  ⁠Joyful moments were captured of people dancing, reflecting, playing — fully present and screen-free.

This was not about rejecting technology — it was about reclaiming balance.

Ashadi Ekadashi and Digital Fasting: A Natural Connection
Ashadi Ekadashi is a deeply spiritual occasion — a day of fasting, reflection, surrender, and self-discipline. Traditionally, it's a time to purify the body and mind in devotion.

When SVERI’s College chose to include Digital Fasting alongside spiritual fasting, it became a living example of cultural evolution — how age-old traditions can embrace new-age wisdom to serve today’s emotional and mental needs.

Both practices encourage us to:

1.⁠ ⁠Pause from constant consumption

2.⁠ ⁠Reconnect with self, nature, and spirit

3.⁠ ⁠Reflect on our habits and intentions

A Message for Educators, Spiritual Leaders, and Institutions
SVERI’s initiative is not just commendable — it’s replicable. It shows us that any educational or spiritual institution can become a platform for creating healthier digital habits.

If you're an educator, school leader, temple organizer, or cultural guide, consider these simple but impactful ideas:

1.⁠ ⁠Organize a No-Screen Day during festivals

2.⁠ ⁠Introduce Digital Oaths in classrooms or youth events

1.⁠ ⁠Encourage Digital Fasting as a parallel to traditional fasting.  Use WDDD banners, activities, and speeches to raise awareness

Your small step can become a cultural shift.

Walking with Purpose — Both Spiritually and Digitally
In honoring World Digital Detox Day during Ashadi Ekadashi, SVERI’s College has reminded us all that tradition and transformation are not opposites. They can walk hand in hand, leading the way to a more mindful, balanced, and present future.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. B.P. Ronge, the dedicated faculty, and the spirited students who made this moment possible.

Let this be a reminder: sometimes, the most powerful connections happen offline.