Happenings

May 2026
May 04
04 May 2026
A series of Summer Workshop activities were organised for women and children with the aim of encouraging creativity, learning, and skill development in a fun and supportive environment. The workshop included a variety of activities such as art and craft, painting, embroidery, cooking sessions, personality development activities, games, and educational...
February 2026
Feb 11
11 February 2026
Hamaara Sapna organsies a yearly free general health check-up camp for women, aimed at promoting awareness and early detection of common health issues. The camp offered basic health screenings, medical consultations, and guidance on nutrition and preventive care. This initiative seeks to support women’s well-being and encourage them to prioritize...
Feb 10
10 February 2026
Hamaara Sapna organized a special eye check-up camp for women with the support of World Vision Foundation to promote awareness about eye health and ensure early detection of vision problems. The camp provided free eye examinations, basic medicines, and guidance on preventive care, making quality eye care accessible to women...
January 2026
Jan 20
20 January 2026
Haldi Kumkum is a cherished social and spiritual ceremony in Hindu tradition, especially popular among married women in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and other western Indian states. Usually celebrated during the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti, the ceremony involves women inviting friends and relatives to apply haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermilion)...
Jan 18
18 January 2026
The 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) 2026, held on January 18, 2026, once again cemented its reputation as Asia’s premier distance running event. Recognized as a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, the marathon brought together over 65,000 participants—ranging from elite international athletes to passionate amateur runners—to...
September 2025
Sep 23
23 September 2025
Hamaara Sapna celebrated the Navratri festival with great enthusiasm across all centres along with its beneficiaries. The celebrations featured traditional prayers, festive decorations, cultural performances, and lively Garba dance, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. Beneficiaries actively participated in the festivities, fostering togetherness, cultural bonding, and a strong sense of...
August 2025
Aug 27
27 August 2025
During the Ganpati festival each year, the staff visits the residences of Hamaara Sapna beneficiaries to extend their good wishes for the welfare of their families and for all. A small prasad is also offered to the Lord. The women feel delighted and warmly offer sweets to the staff. Each...
June 2025
Jun 21
21 June 2025
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21st to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of practicing yoga. On this day, people across the globe come together to perform yoga asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation. Schools, colleges, communities, and organizations organize special events such as yoga camps, workshops,...
April 2025
Apr 14
14 April 2025
The summer workshop activities organized this year provided children and women with a valuable opportunity to engage in meaningful and enriching activities during their break. Designed to be both educational and recreational, the workshop offered a variety of skill-building experiences in areas such as arts and crafts, various dance forms,...
February 2025
Feb 24
24 February 2025
Haldi Kumkum had a different touch. A blend of faith, worship and unity. Bhajans and devotional songs got everyone's feet tapping and hands clapping. The yoga performance. Individual dance performances. The women enjoyed the haldikumkum and snacks and loved the music.
Feb 20
20 February 2025
Haldi Kumkum had a different touch. A blend of faith, worship and unity. Bhajans and devotional songs got everyone's feet tapping and hands clapping. The yoga performance this time was a bland of yoga and God and Goddess classical dance poses. Individual dance performances showed the diversity of Indian culture...
Feb 19
19 February 2025
Married women eagerly await the Haldi Kumkum festival, a joyous occasion filled with laughter, dance, and delicious food. The celebration begins with heartfelt prayers to God, followed by energetic solo and group dance performances that welcome participants of all ages. Traditional yoga performances in beautiful nauvari attire added a special...
Feb 17
17 February 2025
The Haldi Kumkum ceremony is a cherished Hindu ritual where married women apply turmeric and vermilion to each other's foreheads, symbolizing marital bliss, prosperity, and good fortune. This annual celebration, organized exclusively for women, saw an impressive turnout of 100 participants this year. The event began with a devotional bhajan...
Feb 04
04 February 2025
A general health check-up was arranged for the women at the centre with the support of Reliance Foundation. Total 60 beneficiaries benefited from the same. The camp comprised of blood pressure check, diabetic test, hemoglobin test, height, weight, breast checkup and pap smear. The expert doctors reviewed the medical history...
January 2025
Jan 27
27 January 2025
A general health check-up camp which was supported by Nargis Dutt Foundation for the beneficiaries was an excellent initiative aimed at promoting early detection and prevention of health issues. The camp typically offered a range of services, including ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) screenings, cancer screenings, breast check-ups, and Pap...
Jan 19
19 January 2025
This year marked the 9th participation of Hamaara Sapna's 170 beneficiaries in the Mumbai Marathon, and the 6th year of their involvement in the TATA Mumbai Marathon. Around 170 women were registered and attended the event. They gathered at the Azad Maidan tent by 6:45 am, full of enthusiasm and...
Jan 10
10 January 2025
An eye camp for women at the Tardeo centre was organized with the support of Vision Foundation. It was a valuable initiative aimed at addressing the unique vision health needs of women. This camp provided free eye screenings, consultations, and treatments, focusing on common issues like cataracts, refractive errors, and...
Jan 07
07 January 2025
Hamaara Sapna hosted an eye camp at the centre, where over 59 women benefited from a comprehensive eye check-up, conducted by experts from Vision Foundation. The optometrist and ophthalmologist evaluated key aspects of eyesight, including visual acuity, peripheral vision, and eye coordination. In addition to the eye tests, the professionals...
December 2024
Dec 19
19 December 2024
Cybercrime encompasses a broad range of criminal activities conducted using digital devices and networks. These crimes often involve exploiting technology to commit fraud, identity theft, data breaches, computer viruses, scams, and other malicious acts. Cybercriminals take advantage of vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive...
Dec 13
13 December 2024
In collaboration with the Civil Defense of Maharashtra, the Dharavi Centre organized an awareness programme to empower women with disaster management skills. The programme included live demonstrations and practical training on key topics such as: • Kitchen Safety & Gas Cylinder Handling: Preventing gas leaks and handling kitchen fires. •...
Dec 12
12 December 2024
Each year a general health check up camp is organised for the women of Hamaara Sapna. This year around 69 beneficiares were benfited with the camp. The camp included examining of bp, sugar , hemoglobin level, , screenign of breast and PAP Smear (a procedure that examines cells from the...
November 2024
Nov 13
13 November 2024
Hamaara Sapna beneficiaries had the privilege of witnessing 46th Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Award function which was held on 13th Nov 2024 at The Royal Opera House. In total around 160 plus women attended the award function along with staff and teachers. The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation honored winners for their exemplary efforts...
October 2024
Oct 18
18 October 2024
Navaratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess. For Shaivites and Shaktas, Durga is a form or actually is Goddess Parvati. It spans over nine nights, first in the month of Chaitra, and again in the month...
Oct 17
17 October 2024
Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine, most often associated with Durga Ma and Goddess Parvati. This festival lasts for nine days and nights, during which various forms of the Devi are worshipped. Navaratri celebrates Her various incarnations and victories over terrible demons. Women took part in the...
Oct 16
16 October 2024
The significance of Navratri is offering devotion to Goddess Amba (Durga), who is believed to exist in many forms. These Goddesses are believed to be known as "Shakti" as the tales narrate their power over killing of demons. Parvati, the wife of Shiva is said to have taken different forms of...
September 2024
Sep 26
26 September 2024
Hamaara Sapna women liked the information that was shared at the Exhibition especially the removal of the Gunghat system and Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj followed by asking his own wife not take gunghat. Women saw the trophies and awards won by the Bajaj Groups. Tried hands on the traditional petti charkha....
August 2024
Aug 11
11 August 2024
The peti charkha is a portable spinning wheel that folded into a contraption the size of a brief case, and could be carried with a handle. This handy device, made of wood (usually teak), comprised two wheels, a crank, a spindle, and two storage compartments that held the additional spindle...
February 2024
Feb 06
06 February 2024
Haldi Kumkum in the month of February was celebrated with great gusto and enthusiasm at centre.
January 2024
Jan 10
10 January 2024
Hamaara Sapna women learning their first self-defense lesson from Kamal Khushnoor Jijina.
Jan 01
01 January 2024
A general health check up amp was organized with the support of Reliance Foundation and H N Hospital