Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Date, time, history and significance
TOI Religion / Apr 20, 2026, 12:43 (IST)
Hindus will celebrate Shankaracharya Jayanti on April 21, 2026, marking the 1238th birth anniversary of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. A renowned spiritual leader and philosopher, he championed Advaita Vedanta and established four major monasteries across India to spread Vedic knowledge. His teachings focused on the soul, the divine, detachment, and liberation, profoundly influencing Sanatan Dharma.