Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri pilgrimage, emphasizing the inseparable nature of spiritual and social responsibility. He stated that faith must uplift society and that institutions inspired by Sree Narayana Guru should guide youth, foster harmony, and strengthen the nation. Radhakrishnan highlighted Narayana Guru and Adi Shankaracharya as crucial figures for India's unity and reformation, noting the pilgrimage's role in awakening people through education, skill training, and self-respect, serving as a model of inter-religious and inter-caste harmony.