Centenary Celebrations: Uniting Legacy of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj
- On June 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the year-long centenary events at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of the esteemed Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji.
- The celebration marks 100 years since Acharya Vidyanand Ji's birth on April 22, 1925, recognizing his role as a Jain spiritual leader, philosopher, and social reformer.
- The program features nationwide activities centered on the arts, scholarship, learning, and spiritual engagement, emphasizing Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj’s academic contributions and his efforts to restore Jain temples throughout India.
- PM Modi expressed that India’s cultural heritage is among the most enduring in the world and accepted the honour with humility as a sacred offering, dedicating it to Maa Bharati while paying tribute to the legacy of Acharya Vidyanand Ji.
- The event highlights India’s rich spiritual traditions and seeks to continue Acharya Vidyanand Ji’s enduring teachings centered on harmony, kindness, and insight through an ongoing nationwide tribute and engagement.
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PM Modi conferred with 'Dharma Chakravarti' title by Jain spiritual leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the title of "Dharma Chakravarti" on Saturday during the centenary celebrations of Jain saint Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj. Accepting the honour with humility, PM Modi said, “I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as *prasad*. So, I humbly accept this *prasad* and dedicate it to Maa Bharati.” The centenary celeb…

PM Modi to inaugurate Jain saint's centenary birth anniversary celebrations on Saturday
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj’s birth anniversary here on Saturday, the Ministry of Culture said. The celebrations will be hosted at the Vigyan Bhawan. “The event marks the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute, being organised by […]
Centenary Celebrations: Uniting Legacy of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj. The year-long event will honor his legacy as a revered Jain spiritual leader and scholar. The program features exhibitions, discussions, and community initiatives promoting Jain philosophy and values across India.
PM Modi to inaugurate centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj on Saturday - The Statesman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, a revered Jain spiritual leader and social reformer, on Saturday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Jain Saint's Centenary Birth Anniversary Event on Saturday
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj's birth anniversary here on Saturday. India News | PM Modi to Inaugurate Jain Saint's Centenary Birth Anniversary Event on Saturday.
PM Modi inaugurates centenary celebrations of jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj
Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in New Delhi, PM. Modi said, India is the world’s most ancient living civilization and the source of this timeless philosophy lies in the sages, seers, saints and Acharyas of the country. He added that Acharya Vidyanand Muni is a modern beacon of this ancient Indian tradition. He also said, Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji did not limit his life to mere spiritual practice, but made…
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