India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar participated in the centenary celebration organised by Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in the National Capital here.

The event commemorated three significant milestones: the 100th birth anniversary of Param Vandaneya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji, 100 years of the manifestation of the Akhand Deepak, and 100 years of the penance and spiritual practice of Param Pujya Gurudev Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Ji.

The celebration brought together representatives, office-bearers and devotees of the Gayatri Parivar from across India and abroad.

The gathering recalled the founder...