Nadda attends Gayatri Parivar centenary close in New Delhi
Synopsis
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda attended the closing of the Janmashatabdi Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi, honouring 100 years since Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma's birth, and praised Gayatri Parivar's work on youth de-addiction, environment, and social reform as vital to India's development vision.
Key Takeaways
Union Health Minister J.
Nadda attended the Janmashatabdi Mahotsav 2026 closing ceremony in New Delhi on 2 November 2026 .
The event marked 100 years of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Akhand Deep , organised by the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar .
Nadda praised the Parivar's campaigns on youth de-addiction , environmental protection , and social awareness .
He linked the organisation's grassroots work to PM Modi's Viksit Bharat national development vision.
Nadda called for collective commitment to nation-building through values and social service , echoing the Parivar's founding ethos.
A century of an unbroken flame, and millions still gathered around it. Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Monday, 2 November 2026, attended the closing ceremony of the 'Janmashatabdi Mahotsav 2026' in New Delhi — a grand celebration marking 100 years since the birth of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the lighting of the sacred Akhand Deep (the perpetual lamp) by the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar.
Nadda wrote on X: 'Pujya Mata Ji evam Gurudev ke vicharon ko aatmsat kar sanskaron ko samajseva se jodna hi unke prati sachchi shraddhanjali hai' — 'Internalising the teachings of revered Mata Ji and Gurudev, and connecting values to social service, is the true tribute to them.' The tribute framed the event not merely as religious observance but as a living commitment to society.
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Gayatri Parivar's century of service
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma was the wife and co-founder figure alongside Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, the architect of the Gayatri Parivar movement. Together they shaped an organisation that moved decisively beyond ritual, building a network of millions of followers devoted to value-based social transformation. The centenary of her birth and the Akhand Deep — the lamp kept perpetually burning as a symbol of the movement's continuity — became the fulcrum for this year's national celebration.
The Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar today runs campaigns touching three priorities that Nadda specifically acknowledged: youth de-addiction, environmental protection, and social awareness. These are not incidental causes — they sit squarely within India's public-health and development conversation, making the Minister's presence at the closing ceremony substantively relevant beyond ceremonial protocol.
The Viksit Bharat link: values as a development tool
Nadda drew an explicit line between the Parivar's grassroots work and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision, arguing that a 'value-laden and awakened society' is an indispensable partner in realising that national goal. The framing is deliberate: ruling-party leaders have consistently positioned established spiritual-social organisations as force-multipliers for government programmes, particularly on health, environment, and youth welfare — areas where state reach alone is insufficient.
Nadda expressed 'extreme happiness' — 'atyanth prasannata' — at seeing 'millions of Gayatri Parivar members engaged with dedication in this sacred work of yug nirman' (era-building). The closing appeal was direct: 'Let us contribute to national service and nation-building with excellent values and collective resolve.'
Point of View
Environment, and youth welfare delivery, where governmental reach has limits. For the Parivar, high-level political presence amplifies its public-service mandate and sustains the movement's national profile. This synergy is unlikely to be incidental — it is a deliberate alignment of institutional interests on both sides.
NationPress
2 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Janmashatabdi Mahotsav 2026?
It is a centenary celebration organised by the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar to mark 100 years since the birth of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the lighting of the sacred Akhand Deep (perpetual lamp) associated with the movement.
Who is Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma?
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma was the wife of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya and a key figure in shaping the Gayatri Parivar movement, which blends spiritual practice with large-scale social reform work.
What does the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar do?
The Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar is a spiritual-social movement that promotes Gayatri practices alongside active campaigns on youth de-addiction, environmental protection, and public awareness across India and internationally.
Why did JP Nadda attend the Gayatri Parivar event?
As Union Health Minister and BJP national president, Nadda attended to honour the centenary of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and to acknowledge the organisation's social-service work, linking it to the government's Viksit Bharat development goals.
What is Viksit Bharat and how does Gayatri Parivar relate to it?
Viksit Bharat ('Developed India') is PM Modi's vision for India's transformation by 2047. Nadda argued that value-driven, socially active organisations like the Gayatri Parivar are essential partners in achieving that national goal.
