ADVAITHA – A SYMPHONY UNITES MUSIC, AWARENESS AND ACTION FOR DROWNING PREVENTION
Renowned Sufi Singer Sonam Kalra Joins the HBA Mission for the Drowning Prevention Campaign; Ms Meira Kumar, Dr Rajendra Singh and Other Eminent Voices Support the Mission to Save Lives New Delhi | 23 June 2026 A Powerful Evening of Music and Purpose Sonam Kalra, the world-renowned Sufi singer, demonstrated how powerful influencers can strengthen a cause. While she enthralled the audience at IIC with her Sufi songs, she supported the drowning prevention campaign spearheaded by the Hemant Bala Advaitha (HBA) Foundation. It is painful for a family to lose a young member to drowning, and only parents can truly know the depth of that pain. It never goes away. While stressing the need to create awareness that can prevent drowning, she also urged grieving parents not to weep over their loved ones. “Every soul that has passed remains with us in spirit,” she said. To capture this eternal connection, she beautifully recited the timeless verses of Mary Elizabeth Frye, [...]
A fine way to turn your grief into something so positive to prevent such tragic accidents.
Dear Renu, We were very happy to read about your remarkable project to save children from drowning. A fine way to turn your grief into something so positive to prevent such tragic accidents from happening all over the country. We wish your husband and you every success in your noble endeavour. With affectionate good wishes, Nayana and Prafull Goradia (Prafull Goradia is a former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha)
You are not just preventing tragedies—you are inspiring a culture of care, vigilance, and solidarity.
Dear Sudesh and Renu, I read the Times of India article, Death By Drowning: Turning Tears Into Winds Of Change, and felt deeply moved by your strength and purpose. Transforming the unimaginable loss of Advaitha into a life-saving campaign is not only courageous—it’s profoundly impactful. Your visits to schools, your voice in public spaces, and your use of music to connect with young minds reflect a rare blend of empathy and action. The Advaitha – Symphony Music Award is a tribute that will echo far beyond the stage—it will ripple through lives, communities, and generations. As someone who has witnessed the quiet dangers of water bodies and the gaps in public awareness, I believe your initiative is a beacon. You are not just preventing tragedies—you are inspiring a culture of care, vigilance, and solidarity. Please know that your work matters. And Advaitha’s spirit lives on in every child you protect, every parent you empower, and every life you help save. With admiration and support, Vimal
