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Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji Maharaj | |
|---|---|
| Title | Acharya |
| Personal life | |
| Known for | Jain religious leadership, social work |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Denomination | Śvetāmbara |
| Sect | Murtipujak |
| Religious career | |
Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji Maharaj is an Indian Jain monk and religious leader associated with the Shwetambar Murtipujak tradition of Jainism. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, in recognition of his contributions to social work.[1][2][3]
Religious and social work
[edit]Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar has been engaged in religious discourse and spiritual teaching within the Jain community. He holds the ecclesiastical title of "Gachchadhipati," which denotes his leadership within a monastic lineage.[4]
In addition to his religious leadership, he has been involved in healthcare and humanitarian work. Notably, he played a key role in establishing and inaugurating a 108-bed child hospital in Jamui, Bihar, in 2023, aimed at providing medical services to underprivileged communities.[5][6]
He frequently travels across Indian states, including Rajasthan and Bihar, conducting religious events, spiritual discourses, and social service activities.[7]
Recognition
[edit]Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji Maharaj was honored with the Padma Shri in 2025 by the Government of India for his service in the field of social work.[1][2][8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Padma Awards 2025: A complete list of winners". The Indian Express. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Padma Awards 2025 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 Notification" (PDF). Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Acharya Nityanand Suriji". Jainsite. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "विजय नित्यनंद सुरिश्वर जी महाराज ने किया 108 बेड के बाल अस्पताल का उद्घाटन". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 11 December 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "जैन मुनि आचार्य विजय नित्यानंद सूरीश्वर महाराज को मिला पद्मश्री: जमुई में खुशी का माहौल". दैनिक भास्कर. दैनिक भास्कर. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Maharaj enters Rajasthan". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Jain Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji declared Padma Shri awardee". Thar Express News. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "बिहार के दो लोगों को मिलेगा पद्मश्री पुरस्कार, भोजपुर और मुजफ्फरपुर की इन हस्तियों के नाम का हुआ ऐलान". ABP Live (in Hindi). 25 January 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025: President Confers India's Highest Civilian Honour On 139 Awardees — Check Full List". NDTV Profit. NDTV. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.