Mohan Bhagwat, the leader of the RSS, attended the Vidarbha Sanskar Bharati program in Nagpur. This visit coincided with the RSS’s 100th anniversary. During his speech at the Hedgewar Smriti Bhavan, Bhagwat stated that art is not merely a form of entertainment in our culture; it is also a means of shaping character. He referred to the concept of ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ to describe Hindu philosophy of art, which links truth, divinity, and beauty. He suggested that our perception of art must reflect this ideal to build character.
He further emphasized the role of culture in shaping values and that the goal of art is to instill these values. The Hedgewar Smriti Bhavan displayed portraits, rangoli, and a booklet to honor 101 deceased RSS campaigners and workers, organized by Vidarbha Sanskar Bharati.
The celebration of the centenary will continue for a year. The head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said that the Sangh’s work has reached 100 years, and the celebration will last for a year. This will involve understanding the RSS’s journey, how it grew through various difficulties, and the sacrifices made. The centenary year celebrations have a defined structure.
The RSS volunteers will carry out the centenary celebrations. The RSS volunteers are present in many organizations, and the organizations will not work independently. The centenary events have been decided, and the RSS volunteers will execute these plans through the organizations they are associated with, according to the RSS’s strategies.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will begin its 100-year celebration from Dussehra this year. Seven major programs will be held throughout the country from October 2, 2025, to October 20, 2026.
The goal is to present the RSS’s century-long journey, its current obstacles, and solutions to the community. These programs will range from local to provincial levels. In West Bengal, these events have commenced from the first day of Navratri.