Prominent Jain muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj passed away on early Sunday morning at Chandragiri Teerth in Chhattisgarh’s Dongargarh. He was 77. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the countless devotees of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji. He will be remembered by the coming generations for his invaluable contributions to society, especially his efforts towards spiritual awakening among people, his work towards poverty alleviation, healthcare, education and more,” Modi wrote on X.

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dongargarh, a popular pilgrimage spot, in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandagon district and met Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj. Modi had also offered prayers at Maa Bamleshwari Temple, located on the foot of a hill in Dongargarh.

“I had the honour of receiving his blessings for years. I can never forget my visit to the Chandragiri Jain Mandir in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh late last year. That time, I had spent time with Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji and also received his blessings,” Modi said on Sunday sharing some images of their interaction.

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