11 Facts About Chandrashekhar Vijay

Chandrashekhar Vijay was involved in religious as well as sociopolitical activities.

Chandrashekhar Vijay was born on 18 February 1934 in Bombay to Subhadraben and Kantilal Jivatlal Pratapshi.

Chandrashekhar Vijay's family belonged to Radhanpur in present-day Banaskantha district.

Chandrashekhar Vijay was initiated as a Jain monk by Prem Suri on 15 May 1952 at Motisha Jain auditorium, Byculla, Mumbai and was given new name, Chandrashekhar Vijay.

Chandrashekhar Vijay authored more than 287 books on various subjects including religion, culture, nationalism, history, education, criticism and short stories.

Chandrashekhar Vijay established several religious and socio-cultural organizations such as Akhil Bharatiya Sanskruti Rakshak Dal and Vardhaman Sanskardham.

Chandrashekhar Vijay founded two schools which profess Indian cultural education, Tapovan Sanskardham at Navsari and Tapovan Sanskarpith near Ahmedabad.

Chandrashekhar Vijay was considered one of the best orators among Jain monks.

Chandrashekhar Vijay died on 8 August 2011 at Ambavadi, Ahmedabad.

Chandrashekhar Vijay was cremated at Tapovan Sanskarpith, Amiyapur, Gandhinagar where his memorial temple was constructed later.

Chandrashekhar Vijay was inspired to start Muktidoot, Virtidoot and Tapal Dwara Tatvagyan magazines.