Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

February 12 - THURSDAY

43 days ago

Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)

"Commemorates the visionary founder of Arya Samaj who championed Vedic knowledge and social reform."

Celebrates the birth of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj and social reformer.

Traditions:

Dayanand Saraswati's motto 'Back to the Vedas' sparked a major reform movement in 19th century India.

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