In a grand ceremony held in New Delhi on May 16, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious 58th Jnanpith Award upon Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, honoring his exceptional contributions to Sanskrit literature. Despite being visually impaired since infancy, Rambhadracharya has made significant strides in spiritual leadership, literature, and education.

Key Highlights:

• He has authored over 240 works, including four epics, showcasing his mastery over classical Sanskrit and spiritual themes.
• The award ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu personally presented the award to Rambhadracharya.
• Rambhadracharya is the founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, a prominent religious and educational institution.
• Despite losing his eyesight at the age of two months, he pursued knowledge with remarkable dedication and became one of India’s most respected modern Sanskrit authors.
• The Jnanpith Award, established in 1961, is India’s highest literary honor, recognizing excellence in literature written in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and in English.
• Along with Rambhadracharya, veteran Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar was also named a co-recipient of the 58th Jnanpith Award for his remarkable contributions to Urdu literature.