Context: Recently, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Mod has unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’ in Pali, Rajasthan.
About Statue of Peace

• The unveiling of Statue of Peace marked the 151st Birth Anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj.
• It is a 151 inch tall statue which has been made from Ashtadhatu i.e. 8 metals, with Copper being the major constituent.
• The Jain monk, who lived from 1870-1954, led an ascetic life and worked with dedication to spread the teachings of Lord Mahavira.
• He worked fervently for welfare of the masses, spread of education and elimination of social evils, wrote inspiring literature-poetry, essays, devotional hyms and stavans.
• He was an active supporter of the freedom struggle and the cause of swadeshi.