Overview
- Ekatma Parv at Ekatma Dham opened with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurating exhibitions and leading Vedic rituals.
- The Chief Minister honored Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati as senior saints and dignitaries joined the launch.
- Following the opening ceremonies, scholars launched sessions on Advaita’s relevance for Gen Z, artificial intelligence, environmental conservation, and global peace.
- Evening performances opened with classical vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi and Odissi dancer Shubhada Varadkar, with more dance and music slated over the five days.
- The festival is set to close on April 21 with the Shankaravataranam program and a pledge by more than 700 youths as Shankaradoots, dovetailing with state-backed plans for an Advaita Lok museum and the Statue of Oneness at Ekatma Dham.