PM Modi pays tribute to Adi Shankaracharya, hails enduring legacy of Advaita Vedanta

Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Celebrating The Philosopher Who Shaped India’s Spiritual Thought

Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is one of the most significant spiritual observances in Hindu tradition, commemorating the birth of one of India’s greatest philosophers and reformers. In 2026, this auspicious day is being celebrated on April 21, marking his 1238th birth anniversary. On the sacred occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, paying homage to one of India’s greatest spiritual luminaries. His profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of A…

PM Modi pays tribute to Adi Shankaracharya, hails enduring legacy of Advaita Vedanta

New Delhi, April 21, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Adi Shankaracharya on his Jayanti, recalling the philosopher’s timeless teachings of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) and their continuing influence on spiritual thought and human values. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said, “On the sacred occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, paying homage to one of India’s greatest spiritual luminaries. His profound teachings, tho…