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Dayanand Saraswati

Why in News?
Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi.

About Dayanand Saraswati

  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a philosopher, social leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of Vedic dharma.
  • In 1875, he established the Arya Samaj in Bombay with ten principles based purely on God, soul, and nature.
  • The organisation brought about immense changes in the religious perceptions of Indians. Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the first to give the call for Swaraj as “India for Indian” in 1876.
  • He preached ‘Universalism’, rejecting any specific caste.
  •  His work had a significant impact on the education system, and he is often considered one of the visionaries of modern India.
  • To realize his vision, the Dayanand Anglo Vedic (DAV) schools came into existence in 1886. The first DAV School was established in Lahore with Mahatma Hansarjas as the headmaster.
  • One of his most influential works is the book Satyarth Prakash, which contributed to the Indian independence movement. His followers included Sri Aurobindo and S. Radhakrishnan.

AMRITPEX 2023

Why in News?
The Minister for Communications recently inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 in New Delhi.

About AMRITPEX 2023

  • AMRITPEX 2023 is a National Philatelic Exhibition organized by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, and its stakeholders are the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Philatelic Congress of India.
  • The exhibition’s objective is to introduce Philately to the new generation, showcasing India’s History, Culture, Art, and Heritage through stamps and digital exhibits.
  • The exhibition will feature a Wall of Philately, Mascot- VR Rooms, Digital Charkha, and Digital Kiosks.
  • The exhibition’s themes include Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Women Power, Youth Power, Nature and Wildlife, and Culture and History.
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