Awakening Radiance & Blessings

An in-person event at Divya’s Homebase in New York City

with Dr. Pratima Raichur and Divya Alter

Sunday June 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

at a location near Union Square in New York City


A Rare Gathering of Beauty, Nourishment & Presence

Join us for an intimate and heart-centered afternoon with renowned Ayurvedic teacher and skincare pioneer Dr. Pratima Raichur and Ayurvedic chef and educator Divya Alter.

Designed as a conversational and experiential gathering, this special event invites guests into a deeper exploration of radiance—not merely as appearance, but as a reflection of balance, nourishment, vitality, and inner harmony.

At 86 years old, Dr. Pratima continues to embody the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda through her presence, teachings, and lifelong dedication to beauty as a sacred relationship with the self. This gathering is an opportunity not only to learn from her, but also to receive the subtle blessings that come from being in the presence of a living teacher.

Together, Dr. Pratima and Divya will explore the connection between skincare, digestion, self-care, food, aging, and conscious living through gentle conversation, reflection, and practical wisdom that can be woven into everyday life.

The afternoon will conclude with nourishing refreshments, product exploration, and space for meaningful connection with a like-minded community.

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What We’ll Explore

With Dr. Pratima Raichur

  • Beauty as a reflection of inner harmony

  • Radiance through the different stages of life

  • Self-care as a loving relationship with the body

  • Gentle, time-tested approaches to aging with grace and vitality

  • Personal reflections from her lifelong journey with Ayurveda and beauty

  • Guided meditation: “I Am Blessed”

With Chef Divya Alter

  • Agni (digestive fire) as the foundation of radiance and well-being

  • The relationship between food, digestion, and skin health

  • Simple Ayurvedic cooking tips for modern life

  • Food as an act of nourishment, grounding, and care

  • Interactive reflection: “I Am Nourished”

The Experience Includes

  • A live moderated conversation and Q&A

  • Ayurvedic skincare exploration stations featuring Pratima Skincare products

  • Nourishing seasonal refreshments

  • Product discovery and optional curated offerings

  • Space for connection, conversation, and like-minded community

Who This Gathering Is For

This event is for anyone longing to:

  • Age with greater grace, vitality, and self-awareness

  • Deepen their relationship with nourishment and self-care

  • Experience Ayurveda in a warm, practical, and embodied way

  • Connect with thoughtful, like-minded people in an intimate setting

Join Us

We look forward to welcoming you into this beautiful afternoon of wisdom, nourishment, radiance, and blessings. 

To preserve the intimacy of the experience, attendance will be limited.

Fee: $150

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About the Teachers

 
 
Faculty
Dr Pratima Raichur
Dr Pratima Raichur

Dr Pratima Raichur
Ayurvedic Practitioner. Doctor of Naturopathy. Chemist. Botanist. Author. Founder.

Dr. Pratima Raichur is the pioneering force behind PRATIMA Skincare—a brand built not on trends, but on over fifty years of study, clinical practice, and an unwavering belief in the healing power of nature.

In 1972, while working at one of India's leading cancer research hospitals, she began using botanical remedies to heal colleagues suffering from serious skin reactions. Word spread. A practice was born. More than five decades later, she continues with the same devotion through consultations and Pratima Skincare.

Divya Alter
Divya Alter

Divya Alter

Ayurvedic Chef, Educator & Co-Founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan.

With over 35 years of experience studying, practicing, and teaching vegetarian cooking and Ayurveda, Divya brings a deeply rooted and integrative approach to food and healing.

Her work is centered on the principle of food as medicine—using ingredients, cooking methods, and food combinations to support digestion, restore balance, and promote overall well-being. She bridges traditional wisdom with modern life, making Ayurveda practical, accessible, and relevant through everyday cooking.

Divya is the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance, and the creator of the nation’s first Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training.

 
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