New Delhi: The All India Goswami Mahasabha celebrated the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas, the immortal author of Ramcharitmanas, in the national capital. National office-bearers of the Mahasabha paid floral tributes to Goswami Tulsidas.

During a press conference in New Delhi, Mahasabha National President Mahant Sachchidanand Giri and Campaign Committee Chairman Dr. Dhananjay Giri shared details of the preparations and programmes planned for the occasion. They announced that a grand procession will be taken out in Delhi on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

 

Grand Procession to Be Held on August 23 on Tulsidas Jayanti, Saints, Religious Leaders and Dignitaries to Attend

According to the Mahasabha, the procession will begin from Katha Punj Park, Yamuna Bazar, and pass through Lothian Road, Red Fort, GPO and Kedia Pul Chowk, before reaching Goswami Tulsidas Chowk. After floral tributes and homage are offered at the statue of Goswami Tulsidas, the procession will conclude. Saints and religious leaders, along with prominent personalities from the social, religious and political spheres, are expected to participate.

Tulsidas’ Message of Duty and Public Welfare Still Relevant

Dr. Dhananjay Giri said Goswami Tulsidas, through Ramcharitmanas, brought profound concepts of religion, philosophy and spirituality to the masses in simple and accessible language. His writings carry a wide-ranging message of duty, compassion, self-restraint, morality and public welfare.

He said that even after more than five centuries, the works and teachings of Tulsidas continue to have a profound influence on Indian society. The life of Lord Ram demonstrates that power and authority are not merely instruments of personal comfort or privilege, but are fundamentally linked to duty and responsibility.

“Whether it was assuming responsibility after receiving the kingdom or maintaining dignity and duty even during the difficult circumstances of exile, Lord Ram’s character reflects an extraordinary commitment to responsibility and moral conduct,” Dr. Giri said.

He added that although the circumstances of the modern democratic system are different, the ethical principle of viewing power as a responsibility before a right remains equally relevant today.

Tulsidas’ Teachings Continue to Guide Society

Mahant Sachchidanand Giri said that some writers and creators in the history of Indian literature produce works whose relevance never diminishes with time. Goswami Tulsidas was one such timeless saint-poet.

He said that governments and systems of governance have changed, empires have risen and fallen, science and technology have advanced dramatically, and the communication revolution has brought the world closer. Yet, the words of Tulsidas continue to provide direction to society.

According to Mahant Giri, the relevance of Tulsidas lies not merely in the popularity of Ramcharitmanas, but in his ethical and spiritual vision, where religion is reflected through conduct, power is accompanied by restraint, knowledge requires wisdom, and the purpose of life remains inseparable from public welfare.

He said modern society, despite its material and technological achievements, is facing several internal challenges. Communication tools have multiplied, but a lack of meaningful dialogue and sensitivity can still be felt. Amid an abundance of information, there is a growing crisis of discernment, while discussions on rights often receive greater attention than those on duties.

“In such a situation, revisiting the teachings and literature of Goswami Tulsidas can provide contemporary society with an opportunity to reflect upon its moral direction,” Mahant Giri said.

During the press conference, Shri Dhole Pahalwan, Shri Dhruvanarayan, Shri Heera Nand Giri, Shri Dori Lal Goswami, Shri Vivek Giri and Shri Munna Pahalwan were also present on the dais.