Immersive Exhibition at Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar 4.0 Reimagines Constitutional Justice

A large-scale immersive exhibition organised alongside the “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar 4.0” Conclave presented an expansive, constitutionally rooted vision of justice, drawing close to one lakh visitors over the course of a week in January 2026.

Held from 16.01.2026 to January 22.01.2026, the exhibition emerged as one of the central public-facing components of the conclave, which brought together stakeholders from government, the judiciary, academia and civil society to engage on contemporary questions of governance and public policy.

Spread across approximately 25,000 square feet, the exhibition offered visitors an immersive walkthrough structured around the idea of the “Rule of Justice”, a conceptual framework that sought to move beyond a narrow rights-based understanding of constitutionalism. The exhibition was conceptualised and curated by His Holiness Jainacharya Yugbhushansuri Maharaj, the 79th successor to Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami, and sought to locate constitutional values within a broader civilisational and ethical context.

The Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar Conclave itself functions as a platform for dialogue on national and international governance challenges, convening voices from across institutions.

The fourth edition of the conclave received support from the Ministry of External Affairs, underscoring the broader diplomatic and policy dimensions within which the discussions and associated events were situated. The exhibition, running parallel to the conclave, was designed as an open, accessible space for public engagement with these ideas.

One of the core segments of the exhibition focused on the Constitution of India, offering a comprehensive walkthrough of all its Parts, from Part I to Part XXII. Rather than presenting the Constitution solely as a charter of enforceable rights, the exhibition invited visitors to view justice through a complementary duty-based lens.

Emphasis was placed on the idea that enforceable duties act as safeguards for the effective enjoyment of rights, thereby reinforcing a more balanced constitutional framework. This approach sought to encourage visitors to reflect on the reciprocal relationship between individual freedoms and collective responsibility.

Another section of the exhibition explored geopolitical themes through immersive visual and spatial design. Drawing parallels between the guarantees that sustain a family unit and the principles that could govern international relations, the display attempted to demonstrate how values rooted in coexistence and mutual responsibility could offer pathways to address global challenges.

By extrapolating familiar social frameworks to the international plane, the exhibition aimed to make complex geopolitical questions more accessible to a general audience.

A significant role in facilitating visitor engagement was played by a team of young volunteers associated with Jyot. These volunteers guided attendees through the various sections of the exhibition, explaining legal, constitutional and philosophical concepts in an accessible manner.

Their presence enabled visitors from diverse age groups, educational backgrounds and faiths to engage meaningfully with the material on display, contributing to the inclusive character of the exhibition.

The exhibition also attracted members of the judiciary and other public figures. Speaking after visiting the exhibition, former Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai described it as a valuable engagement with constitutional principles.

He noted the depth of constitutional study reflected in the presentation, particularly the emphasis on justice, equality and fraternity, and observed that the involvement of religious and spiritual leaders in promoting constitutional values could have a meaningful impact given their influence on society and youth.

One of the notable participatory elements of the exhibition was the Sankalp Patra, or pledge, which thousands of visitors signed during the course of the event. Grounded in values drawn from Indian traditions, including concepts such as sabhayata, nyay, niti and sadachar, the pledge committed signatories to work towards strengthening the rule of justice and to place it above a purely formal conception of the rule of law.

The signed pledges were displayed collectively, forming a visual representation of shared commitment and public participation.

The exhibition received appreciation from a wide cross-section of visitors, including political leaders, members of the judiciary, industry figures and policy thinkers. Among those who visited were Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, and the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

Industry leaders and strategic thinkers also engaged with the exhibition, many of whom remarked on its contemporary relevance and conceptual originality.

In addition to the main exhibits, visitors experienced a laser show built around twelve guarantees derived from family values, presenting a vision of a future global order aligned with the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Street plays staged during the exhibition translated complex social and legal ideas into relatable narratives, making them accessible to audiences across age groups.

The exhibition also functioned as an educational platform, with school and college students attending in large numbers. Many treated the visit as a learning exercise, engaging closely with the displays, taking notes and reflecting on the ideas presented. By combining constitutional learning with civilisational perspectives, the exhibition sought to bridge formal legal education and broader ethical discourse.

Overall, the exhibition positioned itself not merely as a display of ideas, but as a call for collective reflection on justice as a lived value. By situating constitutional principles within a wider moral and social framework, it invited visitors to reconsider the relationship between law, justice and societal responsibility in both national and global contexts.