Adi Shankara Jayanti (2026) Adi Shankara Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Adi Shankara, is celebrated on April 21, 2026. Adi Shankara was the foremost philosopher of Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing the oneness of the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman). He was born in Kalady, Kerala, to parents Aryamba and Shivaguru. He revived and consolidated Sanatana Dharma through his teachings based on the Vedas and Upanishads. He preached concepts such as the Atman, Paramatman, Vairagya (renunciation), and Moksha (liberation). He established four major Mathas (monasteries) across India Sringeri (Sharada Peetham) Puri (Govardhana Matha) Dwarka (Kalika Matha) Jyotirmath (Badrinath region) World Earth Day 2026 World Earth Day is observed annually on April 22 to promote environmental protection and sustainability. It was first observed in the United States in 1970 as a response to the increasing environmental degradation. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution officially designating April 22 as 'International Mother Earth Day'. The theme for 2026 is: "Our Power, Our Planet".
