**Summary:**
On June 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebration of the conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, at approximately 11:00 AM. The event, organized by the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, commemorates the historic meeting that took place on March 12, 1925, at Sivagiri Mutt. The conversation between the two leaders focused on topics such as the Vaikom Satyagraha, religious conversions, nonviolence, the abolition of untouchability, the attainment of salvation, and the uplift of the downtrodden. The celebration aims to bring together spiritual leaders and other members to reflect on the dialogue's continued impact on India's social and moral fabric.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India.
Sree Narayana Guru: An Indian social reformer and spiritual leader.
Mahatma Gandhi: An Indian anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist, and lawyer.
Narendra Modi: The current Prime Minister of India.
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi: A convention center located in New Delhi, India.
Sivagiri Mutt: A monastic order and important pilgrimage center in Kerala, India, where the conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi took place.
Vaikom Satyagraha: A temple entry movement in Travancore, India (present-day Kerala) advocating for the rights of lower-caste individuals.
Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust: An organization founded by Sree Narayana Guru to propagate his teachings and promote social reform.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Centenary celebration of
conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and
Mahatma Gandhi on 24th June, 2025
Posted On: 23 JUN 2025 5:24PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebration of the historic conversation
between two of India’s greatest spiritual and moral leaders Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi on 24th
June, 2025 at around 11 AM in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the
occasion.
The historic conversation took place at Sivagiri Mutt on 12 March 1925 during Mahatma Gandhi’s
visit and centred around Vaikom Satyagraha, religious conversions, non-violence, abolition of
untouchability, attainment of salvation, the uplift of the downtrodden among others.
Organised by Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, the celebration will bring together spiritual
leaders and other members to reflect upon and commemorate the visionary dialogue that continues
to shape India’s social and moral fabric. It stands as a powerful tribute to the shared vision of social
justice, unity, and spiritual harmony championed by both Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma
Gandhi.
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