In a touching gesture, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar had the honour of offering bhog (meal) to Shri Hansratna Surishwarji, an esteemed Jain Monk who concluded his 180-day fast at NSCI, Mumbai, on March 31. Dressed in a pristine kurta, Akshay Kumar graciously attended the grand ceremony.

Shri Hansratna Surishwarji is the only monk to complete this fast the seventh time, sustaining himself solely on water. And it was indeed a blessed moment for Akshay as he got this wonderful opportunity to help him break his fast. As per Jain scriptures, Lord Mahavir fasted for 180 days twice to promote peace with non-violence and Hansratna Swami will be one of 12 people in Jain history to have fasted for 180 days.