The Order of the Pole Star, Mongolia, 2006
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Order of the Pole Star, the top civilian, and military honor of Mongolia in recognition of the contribution the Art of Living has made to the nation. The award was conferred by the President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar in Ulan Bator at a reception held in the Presidential Palace on August 24, 2006. Receiving the award, H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “It (the award) is an honor not to a person but to the ancient philosophy, and spiritual tradition of India.”
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s work in Mongolia is widely appreciated by people from all sections of society. In February 2006, H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Mongolian Prime Minister’s Award at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Art of Living held in Bangalore.