The South Pacific island nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honour upon Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the human spirit and connecting diverse communities in peace and harmony.

Gurudev was given the title of ‘Honourary Officer Of The Order of Fiji’ by the President of the Republic of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who received a traditional and grand welcome on arrival in Fiji on Saturday, also took to social media to share his happiness on being felicitated with the country’s highest civilian award.