New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has urged the Central government to commemorate the 150th Prakat Din of the revered Sant Gajanan Maharaj by issuing a Rs 150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp.
The 150th Prakat Din of Sant Gajanan Maharaj will be observed on February 17, 2028, marking an important spiritual and cultural occasion for devotees across the country.
In letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jadhav requested the respective Ministries to consider the proposal and issue necessary directions to the concerned authorities.
In his letters, Jadhav highlighted that Sant Gajanan Maharaj, who first appeared in Shegaon in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district in February 1878, occupies a revered place in the spiritual and cultural heritage of Maharashtra and India.
Since then, Shegaon has evolved into one of India’s prominent pilgrimage centres, attracting devotees from across the country and abroad.
Jadhav noted that the life and teachings of Sant Gajanan Maharaj continue to inspire generations through their message of spirituality, devotion, compassion, selfless service and human welfare. The saint’s life and teachings are chronicled in the revered religious text Shri Gajanan Vijay, which holds a special place among his followers.
The Minister of State highlighted the significant contribution of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon, in the fields of education, healthcare, rural development, social welfare and humanitarian service, reinforcing Shegaon’s identity as a centre of spiritual and community service.
He added that the proposed initiative would serve as a fitting national tribute to Sant Gajanan Maharaj and honour the faith and sentiments of millions of devotees inspired by his life and teachings.
In his communication, the Minister of State also recalled the visit of the President of India to Shegaon on February 25, 2026 to inaugurate the National Arogya Fair organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush.
He noted that the President’s visit further underscored Shegaon’s importance as a centre of spirituality, culture and public service.
The Minister expressed confidence that the proposal would receive favourable consideration and provide fitting national recognition to the enduring spiritual and cultural legacy of Sant Gajanan Maharaj.
–IANS
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