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Modi Launches Year-Long Centenary Celebrations for Jain Leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj

He linked Jain philosophy with national heritage through symbolic honours at Vigyan Bhawan

The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. (DPR PMO)
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Overview

  • Modi formally inaugurated the centenary celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan as the chief guest, marking the start of a year-long tribute running until April 22, 2026.
  • He was conferred the title of Dharma Chakravarti, a Jain community honour symbolising the upholding of dharma and non-violence.
  • Commemorative postage stamps and coins were released to mark Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj’s centenary year as part of the inaugural events.
  • The celebration, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, will feature cultural, literary, educational and spiritual programmes nationwide.
  • Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, born April 22, 1925, memorised over 8,000 Agamic verses, authored more than 50 works and designed the official Jain flag and emblem, leaving a lasting legacy of scholarship and temple restoration.