New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak at an event commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, on Thursday.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced on Wednesday that Modi will unveil a special stamp and coin in tribute to the revered spiritual leader.

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, also known as Srila Prabhupada, was born on February 6, 1874, in Puri, India. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and preserving ancient Vedic traditions.

Prabhupada founded the Gaudiya Mission, a key organization in upholding and disseminating the core principles of the Vaishnava faith. The Gaudiya Mission has been instrumental in promoting the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the rich spiritual legacy of Vaishnavism worldwide, serving as the epicenter of the Hare Krishna movement, as per a statement issued by the PMO.

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