RSS Centenary Yatra : To mark the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a grand celebration titled “RSS Centenary Yatra” is being organized by Bhartiya Vichar Manch and Bharat Shodh Sansthan. The event will feature a series of intellectual lectures, exhibitions, and a multimedia showcase highlighting the organization’s century-long journey and its role in shaping India’s social and cultural identity.
The four-day event is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 14, 2025, at the Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, will inaugurate the centenary yatra and officially launch the celebrations on the opening day.
An Event of Global Significance
The RSS Centenary Yatra aims to reflect upon a hundred years of ideological, cultural, and national development led by the RSS since its founding in 1925. Organizers have confirmed that the event will bring together prominent scholars, thinkers, social leaders, and cultural representatives from across India and abroad. The gathering is expected to provide a platform for open discussion on India’s evolving socio-political journey and its global impact.
In a notable gesture, the British High Commission has also accepted the invitation to attend the event, underscoring the growing international curiosity surrounding India’s socio-cultural movements and the influence of the RSS in contemporary global discourse.
Lectures, Exhibitions, and Multimedia Presentations
A central feature of the centenary celebration will be the lecture series (Vyakhyanmala) covering a wide range of subjects — from India’s cultural renaissance and social unity to the organization’s contribution to national development. Thought leaders and academics associated with Prajna Pravah and Bhartiya Vichar Manch will share insights into the RSS’s philosophy and its influence on grassroots community service and education.
Alongside the lectures, a special exhibition will showcase rare historical documents and photographs depicting the RSS’s connections with some of India’s most iconic leaders — including Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. These archival exhibits aim to highlight how the organization’s early vision aligned with India’s freedom movement and post-independence nation-building efforts.
Complementing the exhibition, a multimedia show will provide an immersive visual experience, presenting the evolution of the RSS through film, animation, and digital storytelling. The show will chronicle the movement’s expansion, from its humble beginnings in Nagpur to its current stature as one of the world’s largest volunteer-based organizations.
A National and Cultural Milestone
According to the organizers, the RSS Centenary Yatra is not only a celebration of history but also an opportunity to reimagine the organization’s role in India’s future. With a century of service in education, social work, disaster relief, and cultural preservation, the RSS continues to influence public discourse and inspire millions across the globe.
Speakers at the event will reflect on the organization’s guiding principles — unity, discipline, and national pride — while also exploring how these values resonate in modern society. Special panel discussions will delve into topics such as India’s civilizational ethos, sustainable development, and global cultural diplomacy.
Global Outlook and Participation
Given the scale and depth of the event, several international delegates and academic institutions have expressed interest in participating. Organizers anticipate that the RSS Centenary Yatra will serve as a bridge between India’s traditional thought and contemporary global ideas, promoting dialogue around culture, heritage, and global peace.
Media representatives from leading news organizations in the UK, the United States, and other countries are expected to cover the event extensively. With a strong focus on cultural diplomacy, the celebration will showcase India’s growing soft power and intellectual outreach in the international arena.
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Conclusion
As the RSS Centenary Yatra commences in November 2025, it stands as a monumental reflection on a hundred years of service, ideology, and national development. From grassroots movements to global recognition, the journey of the RSS embodies a vision of selfless nation-building and cultural resurgence.
The centenary event in Ahmedabad is expected to set the tone for year-long celebrations across India, inspiring renewed dialogue on India’s identity, unity, and global influence in the 21st century.
