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Acharya Chandana

Jain Sadhvi

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born: 1937
died: 2026
age at death: 89
known for: aryika

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who acharya chandana is

Acharya Chandana, known as Tai Maharaj by her devotees, was an Indian Jain nun of the Amarmuni Sampradaya. Chandana is the first Jain sadhvi to be awarded the title of Acharya and the Padma Shri. Chandana is known for her social engagement and for popularising the notion of 'seva' among the Jain community. She is the founder of Veerayatan, a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Rajgir with centers in over ten countries.

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