2550th Nirvan Mahotsav
The grand national celebration of Bhagwan Mahavir at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, graced by the Prime Minister of India.
Parmarth Yatra
Nine steps from seeker to Paramparacharya
Each rank in the Digambar tradition is earned through decades of austerity, scholarship and the trust of the sangha. This is the arc of that ascent.
197814 November
Birth in Kumbhi Satdhara
Born as Deepak Jain on Kartik Shukla Purnima in district Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, to Shri Khem Chand Jain and Shrimati Malti Jain.
ChildhoodBachpan Se
The sanskars of renunciation
The inclination toward tyaag appeared early. Scripture, restraint and the company of saints shaped his boyhood years.
1996Jabalpur
Brahmacharya Vrat
At seventeen he formally accepted the vow of lifelong celibacy at Jabalpur, sealing his commitment to the spiritual path.
199918 August, Bhind
Ailak Diksha
He received ailak diksha at Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, the final household renunciation before full monkhood in the Digambar order.
20038 June, Lalitpur
Muni Diksha
At Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, he was initiated as a Digambar muni by his diksha guru, Ganacharya Shri 108 Virag Sagar Ji Muniraj.
201016 May, Delhi
Upadhyay Pad
Elevated to Upadhyay, the rank of the preceptor entrusted with teaching the sangha, conferred at Delhi.
201229 July, Delhi
Elacharya Pad
Raised to Elacharya, the step preceding the seat of Acharya, in recognition of his scholarship and leadership.
201723 April, Delhi
Acharya Pad at Kund Kund Bharti
Consecrated Acharya at the historic Kund Kund Bharti by Shwetpichhacharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Muniraj, who chose him as heir to his spiritual legacy.
201928 September, Delhi
Paramparacharya Pad
Anointed Paramparacharya, the bearer of the unbroken lineage, a responsibility he carries for the entire tradition of Acharya Vidyanand Ji.
Alankaran Yatra
Honours bestowed by society
I
Rashtrasant
Conferred by the Government of India
II
State Guest
Accorded by the Government of Delhi
III
Gyan Divakar
Conferred at Dwarka, Delhi during the Panchkalyanak
IV
Kavi Hriday
By Shri Khandelwal Digambar Jain Panchayat, Raja Bazar, Delhi
Landmark Yatras
Historic events under his sanidhya
His presence has anchored some of the most significant Jain gatherings of this generation, drawing the participation of the highest offices of India.
Commemorative coin and stamp
A memorial coin and postal stamp released by the Prime Minister for Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Bhoomi Pavapuri and the Acharya Vidyanand centenary.
Vidyanand Janma Shatabdi
The birth centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji, organised with the Ministry of Culture at Vigyan Bhavan in the presence of the Prime Minister.
Ahimsa Pavapuri Rath Yatra
A nationwide rath yatra of ahimsa launched from Lal Kila Maidan, Delhi, in the sanidhya of 151 sadhus and sadhvis.
Digambar Jain Sant Sammelan
The first ever assembly of ten Acharyas with their sanghas at Model Town, and the Mahotsav shubharambh at Vigyan Bhavan with Shri Mohan Bhagwat.
Pragyapeeth and Hospital
The Acharya Vidyanand Pragyapeeth inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Delhi, and the 250 bed Bhagwan Mahavir Super Speciality Hospital, Rohini, whose foundation was laid by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind.