PM Narendra Modi to unveil 'Statue of Peace' in Raj on Monday to mark 151st birth anniv celebrations of Jain monk

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil "Statue of Peace" in Rajasthan's Pali district via video-conferencing on Monday to mark 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj.

151-inch-tall statue is me of "ashthatu" (eight metals with copper being major constituent) and is being installed at Vijay Vallabh Shana Kendra, Jetpura, in Rajasthan's Pali, an official statement said.

saint, who lived during 1870-1954, led an austere life, working selflessly and dedicatedly to spre mess of Lord Mahavira, it said.

He also worked relentlessly for welfare of masses, spre of education and erication of social evils, wrote inspiring literature (poetry, essays, devotional hymns and stavans) and gave active support to freedom movement and cause of sweshi, statement ded.

With his inspiration, more than 50 educational institutions of eminence, including colleges, schools and study centres, are operational across several states, it ded. 

(IM CREDITS:PTI)