The National Council of Indian Culture is honouring one of its longest-serving stalwarts. The Heritage Centre at Divali Nagar has been officially named the Dr. Deokinanan Sharma Virasaat Kendra, celebrating a man who spent over two decades transforming the landscape of Hindu and cultural development.

Faith Cheruiyot reports

Referred to as ‘The Pope’ by those who knew him, the late Dr. Deokinanan Sharma is remembered for his dedicated role in cultural transformation,specifically, the development of the Hindu community.