Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe, a 19-year-old Vedic scholar from Maharashtra, completed the rare Dandakrama Parayanam—reciting 2,000 Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandini mantras flawlessly over 50 uninterrupted days in Kashi. PM Modi hailed the historic achievement, unseen in 200 years, as a cultural milestone.
Vedic Prodigy Profile
Hailing from Maharashtra, Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe trained rigorously at Vallabharam Shaligram Sangved Vidyalaya in Varanasi. From October 2 to November 30, 2025, he performed the Dandakrama Parayanam, a complex recitation demanding perfect memory and pronunciation of sacred verses without breaks.
PM Modi's Accolade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Rekhe on X, stating his feat "will be remembered by coming generations" and embodies India's Guru Parampara. As Kashi MP, Modi expressed pride in the sacred city's role, crediting family, saints, and scholars nationwide for support.
Key Highlights
Feat Scope: 2,000 mantras from Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandini branch recited uninterrupted.
Duration: 50 continuous days (Oct 2-Nov 30) at Varanasi vidyalaya.
Rarity: First classically pure performance in nearly 200 years.
Recognition: Felicitated by Sringeri Math; UP CM Yogi calls it inspirational.
Cultural Impact: Revives ancient Vedic discipline amid modern distractions.
Sources: Times of India, News on AIR, NDTV, PM India