Acharya Chandana: key obituary facts
Is Acharya Chandana dead? Yes. Acharya Chandana died on April 22, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Acharya Chandana's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Acharya Chandana known for?
They was known as Indian Jain nun.
More about Acharya Chandana
Born: Shakuntala (1937-01-26) 26 January 1937 (age 89)Chaskaman, Maharashtra.
Acharya Chandana, an Indian Jain nun, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born Shakuntala on January 26, 1937, in Chaskaman, Maharashtra, she entered Jain monastic life at age 14 and was named sadhvi Chandana. Known to devotees as Tai Maharaj, she belonged to the Amarmuni Sampradaya and became the first Jain sadhvi to receive the title of Acharya and the Padma Shri.
She was also known for her social engagement and for promoting the idea of seva, or human service, within the Jain community. Chandana founded Veerayatan, a non-profit organization.
Acharya Chandana, 89, Indian Jain nun.