New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveisl the ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark the 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj, on Monday at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu- 8 metals, with Copper being the major constituent, and is being installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Pali, Rajasthan.
Both Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh Ji dedicated their lives to the service of nation. I’m fortunate that I got opportunities to unveil statues of both the leaders (‘Statue of Unity’ and ‘Statue of Peace’), said PM Narendra Modi.
Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj (1870-1954) led an austere life as a Jain Saint working selflessly and dedicatedly to spread the message of Lord Mahavira.
Hon. PM Sh @narendramodi Ji unveils ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark the 151st Birth Anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shri Vijay Vallabhv Surishwer Ji Maharaj https://t.co/jFMKNSr86a
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He also worked relentlessly for the welfare of masses, the spread of education, eradication of social evils, wrote inspiring literature (poetry, essays, devotional hymns and Stavans) and gave active support to the freedom movement and the cause of Swadeshi.
