Gujarat: Home Minister Amit Shah Performs Mahamastakabhishek At Dharampur’s Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram

Union Minister for Home and Co-operation, Amit Shah, visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in Dharampur, Gujarat, on December 30 and performed the Mahamastakabhishek of the world’s tallest idol of Shrimad Rajchandraji, the 19th-century poet-philosopher whose teachings have inspired millions, including Mahatma Gandhi. Shah joined Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the founder of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, in the annual ceremony. 

Shah lauded Rakeshji for reigniting a spiritual era and keeping alive Shrimad Rajchandraji’s timeless spiritual legacy. Under Rakeshji's leadership, Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is spearheading life-transforming efforts, taking the essence of Indian values and culture to the world. Shah had a tour of the ashram, a pilgrimage site and spiritual destination for millions. He also participated in sacred rituals and offered prayers at the Jinmandir at Shri Dharampur Tirth, a testimony to the timeless tenets of Jainism for generations to come. 

Shah also unveiled the foundation stone of Shrimad Rajchandra Ahimsa Centre, an immersive and transformative space that will be a one-of-a-kind facility with a multi-sensory walkthrough, a 4-D digital experience, and educational and recreational facilities.

Shah said that he experienced profound joy and peace while performing the Mahamastakabhishek. "What a yogi can achieve by retreating into the caves of the Himalayas, Shrimadji achieved while living amidst society, carving out the path to liberation for people. This is a monumental contribution to the world," said Shah who added that Rakeshji has initiated a silent yet grand mission to embody the life, wisdom, thoughts, and principles of Shrimad Rajchandraji. 

In his address, Rakeshji said that the minister was tirelessly working towards the preservation of Indian values and culture. "To realise the government’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the centenary year of independence in 2047, the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is aligning its efforts with the Government of India in all initiatives for societal progress and is committed to advancing further. I pray at the feet of the Supreme Lord that through your efforts, the nation prospers, and the dream of a truly developed India is fulfilled.”

The programme was attended by spiritual seekers from across the globe. The programme was also telecast live, with millions watching it.