Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will participate in the Maryada Mahotsav, a significant religious and cultural event, in Rajasthan’s Chhoti Khatu on Thursday.

He is on a two-day Rajasthan visit from Wednesday.

The visit by the RSS chief is part of his scheduled organisational and spiritual engagements in Rajasthan, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary Ramesh Agarwal, Regional Sanghchalak of the Rajasthan Region, informed on Monday.

Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur by air on Wednesday and proceeded to Kishangarh, where he stayed overnight.

Meanwhile, later in the day, Mohan Bhagwat will travel to Chhoti Khatu to participate in the Maryada Mahotsav.

Acharya Mahashraman, a revered Jain spiritual leader, will also attend the event.

The Maryada Mahotsav reflects India’s rich spiritual traditions and emphasises values such as discipline, ethical conduct, and social responsibility.

After attending the event, Mohan Bhagwat will return to Jaipur and stay overnight in the city.

During his stay, he will also interact with select Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office-bearers and discuss matters related to social service, national character-building, and organisational activities in the region.

He is scheduled to depart by air on the morning of January 23, concluding his Rajasthan visit.

Notably, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on October 2, 2025, completed its hundred years, vowing to move forward with a resolve for the nation’s all-around development.

During the centenary year, various activities such as Vijayadashami celebrations, Youth Convention, door-to-door contact, Hindu Sammelan, Samajik Sadbhaav Samavesh and deliberations with prominent citizens were organised across the country by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

The Sangh Parivar has also continued its dialogue with eminent persons of society, policymakers, and social workers across the country in its 100th year and in Bengaluru, last November, Mohan Bhagwat addressed a special lecture series.

–IANS

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