Tankara, District Morbi, Gujarat, February 04, 2024: The Arya Samaj is hosting a special three-day celebration to mark the two-hundredth birth anniversary of its founder, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.A special programme from February 10 to 12 2024, is being organised in Tankara, District Morbi, Gujarat. This event is set to attract a remarkable assembly of more than two hundred thousand Arya Samaj members worldwide, representing the impact of the profound teachings of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.
The Honourable President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu will grace the occasion as chief guest and address the Arya Samaj members on 12 February 2024.Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will participate on 10th February, being the inaugural day of the 3 day event at Tankara. Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence will be the highlight, on 11th February, and, on the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the assembly of followers as well as the millions of viewers watching the proceedings live on the various television and social channels of Arya Samaj.Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s birth anniversary is of significant historical and philosophical significance, as it commemorates the establishment of the reform movement in India and his ardent advocacy for the Vedas and Vedic culture. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, born in Tankara, District Morbi, Gujarat, on February 12, 1824, devoted his entire life to pursuing Vedic knowledge and cultural heritage. His visionary ideas and messages motivate society, which advocates for prosperity, freedom, and equality.In February 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officiated the yearlong commemorations honouring the birth year of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. The forthcoming three-day Tankara event will serve as the pinnacle of these exuberant festivities. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s teachings have illuminated the path towards a symbiotic relationship between society, religion, and nation. His astute observations have substantially contributed to advancing a holistic understanding of genuine Bharatiyata (Indian identity) and nationalism. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s 200th birthday presents a significant occasion to reflect upon his concepts and pay tribute to his immeasurable contributions.This occasion engrosses all attendees in the enthusiasm, reflection, and nationalistic zeal Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati had espoused during his times. Amidst the congregation assembling to commemorate the centenary of his birth, Arya Samaj wholeheartedly adopts the tenets that persistently steer us toward a more promising and harmonious tomorrow.