Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Attends Centenary Commemoration of Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj Ji's Visit to Shravanabelagola and Unveils Idol of Acharya Ji at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka

India, Nov. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the Commemoration of Parampujya Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj Ji at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, today, marking the centenary of Acharya Ji's visit to the sacred site in 1925 for the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony.The Vice-President also unveiled the idol of Acharya Shri Shantisagar Maharaj Ji at Shravanabelagola.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President praised Acharya Shri Shantisagar Maharaj Ji's pivotal role in revitalizing the Digambara tradition and lauded his life as an embodiment of the Jain principles of Ahimsa, Aparigraha, and Anekantavada, which continue to hold great relevance in fostering inn...