Editor-in-Chief: Dr.H.A.Parshwanath

Vol.1      Issue 3

July 2002

Editorial

         Jainism processes a multitude ways of perceptiveness through the path of peace and non violence, it embodies in itself the messages emanated from the ascetics and also the shravak and shravikas of the Jaina religion. A radical change is being observed in the wake of modernity. The attitude towards the religion has found new ways. Change is a permanent thing taking place uninterruptedly. How ever the princiles of Jainism stand as a firm foothold.

   Chaturmas is a period where in the munis and his followers follow the principle of non violence strictly by staying in a single place for a period of four months. The travel from place to place is forbidden in view of the generation and propagation of the religion. The animate elements like the plants and the creatures emanate in excess during this period. The nature unravels its inherent beauty and which shrines in a state of tranquility. The plants and flowers blossom with full blown picture. A pellucid environment will be created.

It is a unique time suggesting the conduction of religious assemblies for the followers and study the religion in its depth. It spreads from ashad to karthik months. This system is also followed by other religions as well. It creates religious awareness among the people. The rituals are observed in serenity. This period is studded with multitude of festive occasions. During this period holy Friday, attainment of salvation by Bhagawan Parshwanath (Mukuta Saptami), consecration of Bhagawan Neminatha and Bhagawan Suparshwanatha and also thread ceremony are celebrated. It is an auspicious and holy period to attain salvation. Further more Shodashakarana rituals and Dashalakshana parva are conducted. Acharya Shanthisagarji Maharaj attained salvation during this period. The "JAINA VOICE" wishes all prosperity and progress to all its esteemed readers on this occasion.

Te directory of the "JAIN CHATURMAS 2002" is under preparation for the benefit of the visitors and readers and the same will be published latest by 22nd July 2002. We would like to thank Mr. Nirmal Singhvi of Indore who is working very hard towards the preparation of this directory. We appeal to the esteemed readers to furnish any information regarding the chaturmas. We also would like to thank Mr. Prakash Moody for sending us news and information for this issue.                      

Thanking you,

-Dr. H.A.Parshwanath

SUPREME COURTS HEARING ON JAIN COMMUNITY'S MINORITY STATUS

New Delhi, India: The Supreme Court of India, consisting of an eleven-judge bench, headed by Justice B.N. Kripal started hearing over 200 petitions filed by various institutions and organizations from 2nd April 2002. The Bench will go into all the aspects of the crucial question of Jain religion being a minority religion or not. It will consider various inter-linked issues, such as interpretation of the word, 'religion' in the Constitution, which religions can be accorded minority status, meaning of the words, 'minority' and 'minority institutions', whether Jain constitute a minority community from a religion point of view, whether the control of Jain trusts over the temples and educational institutions will be limited or total, what perquisites should be enjoyed as a minority community and such other issues. The Court will give its verdict, deciding the true interpretation of Sec. 29 and 30 of the Constitution. - Prakash Mody, mody@sympatico.ca .

RELIGIOUS LEADERS LAUNCH EFFORT TO END WORLD CONFLICTS

Bangkok (Thailand) June 13: Religious leaders from all major faiths assembled in the Thai capital to shape a program of community initiatives aimed at solving some of the world's pressing problems. More than 100 religious leaders launched a world peace council on June 13, 2002, pledging to work toward reducing sectarian conflicts, especially in Asia and the Middle East. The council was established at the start of a three-day meeting in Bangkok of Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Jain, Muslim and Hindu clerics with the support of the United Nations. The World Council of Religious Leaders, which aims to actively intervene in conflict areas, is the outcome of the recommendations of the Millennium World Peace Summit held at the United Nations in August 2000. "There is a sense of urgency among the leaders to work for peace", said Bawa Jain, secretary general of the Millennium World Peace Summit. "The use of religion to promote divisiveness and violence must be countered by religious leaders from all traditions willing to become actively engaged in peace building," he said. Addressing the conference, Israeli Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau said religion has caused many gulfs between peoples "but religion can also be a bridge. Let's build the bridges and work together to freedom, to love, to peace for the entire world," he said. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

JAIN CHATURMAS GUIDE 2002

GRAND DEKSHA CEREMONY AT MYSORE

DHARWAD DISTRICT JAIN SAMAJ INAGURATED

Hubli (Karnataka): A newly formed organization Dharwad district Jain Samaj was inaugurated by Sri.M.R.Tanga Member of the Legislative Council, Karnataka Government. Speaking on the occasion Mr.Tanga opined that the survival of any religion depends on its unity and organization. He called the Jain community to organize and unite themselves to raise a firm voice in the society.  The chief guest of the function Sri Narendra Jain (income tax commissioner of Goa) stressed on the importance of the Jain principles like aparigraha in the present context. Bala Brahmachari Sri Somadevsuri and Parshwanathji also spoke on the occassion. The function was presided over by the well known industrialist Sri Mahaveerappa Muttagi.

In the after noon session special lectures were arranged on the following topics: The facilities available to the minority Jains in Karnataka- by  Sri.B.A.Patil, The dual attitude of the union government towards minority Jains- by Sri B.G.Turamundi of Belgaum, The organization of women by Dr.Sucheta Desai and The organization of youth by Sridhar Basti.

At the end of the day the following resolutions were passed in the meeting to pressurize the government:

1. To extend the Ahimsa Year till 2005 and continue the activities that were planed during the 2600th Year of Mahaveer Janma Kalyan.

2. To introduce the topics such as truth, non-violence and vegetarianism in the text books of classed 5 to 10.

3. To reconstitute the Jainology department at Karnataka University and to begin the correspondence courses in Jainology diploma.

4. To allot a certain number of seats for the Jains in the reservation of the minorities.

5. To re-declare Mahaveera Jayanthi as a National holiday in Banks and Insurance companies. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.     

KARNATAKA JAIN SAMAJ CALLS FOR THE REPRESENTATION TO JAINS IN THE UNION AND STATE CABINET

Bangalore (karnataka): A totally upset Karnataka Jain Samaj has called the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India to give representation to the Jains in the state and union cabinets respectively. In a press release the Karnataka Jains Association has called Prime Minister of India Sri A.B.Vajapayee and chief Minister of Karnataka Sri.S.M.Krishna to give representation to the Jains in their cabinets. It can be recalled here that Sri A.B.Vajapayee had dropped Sri V.Dhananjayakumar and Sri S.M.Krishna had dropped Sri Veerakumar Patil from their cabinets during the recent reshuffle. 

The Jains who contribute to about 10 lakhs of the total population in Karnataka have expressed their displeasure over the act of dropping Sri V.Dhananjaya Kumar and Sri Veerakummar Patil from the central and state cabinet respectively. They have decided to start a post card campaign against this act and has called all the Jains to send a post card in Hindi to Sri.A.B.Vajapayee and in Kannada to Sri S.M.Krishna pressurizing them to give a representation for the Jain in their cabinet. As a result of the pressure mounted on Sri S.M.Krishna he has appointed the dropped minister from his cabinet Sri Veerakumar Patil as the Chairman of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and has given him the rank of a cabinet minister. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

CHATURMAS OF 600 JAIN MONKS AND NUNS AT PALITANA

SHRUTACHARYA SRI CHOUTAMALJI M.S. 112TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED AT CHENNAI

JAIN PERSONALITY CONTEST STOPPED

Mumbai, India: Acharya Chandrasekhar Vijayaji stopped Jain Social Group's (JSG) Jain Personality Contest, as it is neither Jain nor traditional cultural activity. He felt that this is going too far and is leading to the degradation of the Jain faith as well as the moral standards. He asked JSG to remove the word 'Jain', if they do not observe at least the basic Jain code of conduct. JSG, Andheri had announced of "Jain Prince" and "Jain Princess" competition for youth. JSG is a Jain organisation with chapters all over India and abroad, with the objectives of social entertainment activities for couples. Initially it started with friendly social gatherings but later western-style Valentine Day, Xmas & New Year Eve Dinner, Rain Dance parties, Moonlight Cruise, Drama, etc have become regular activities and the celebrations of Jain Parvas is losing interest. Few Jains felt that this is going in the wrong direction and setting bad example for younger generation. They approached Acharya Chandrasekhar Vijayaji for his advice. Aacharyaji called the organisers and asked them to stop the event. After protest and pressures, finally JSG cancelled the program. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

RELIGIOUS BOOKS EXEMPTED FROM TAXES

New Delhi, India: The Supreme Court of India has resolved a dispute over the issue whether books brought out by religious institutions are not taxable. This judgment will benefit a large number of religious trusts and organisations engaged in spreading the teachings of different sects and beliefs through priced publications. The Bench rejected the Maharashtra Sales Tax Commissioner’s appeal, which had sought to levy sales tax on the publication of the Sai Publication Fund, a venture set up by some devotees of Sai Baba. The Commissioner said the Trust was a ‘‘dealer’’ and its turnover should be taxable. The Bench, however explained that the sale proceeds of the books, pamphlets, photos, stickers and similar literature become part of the trust which can only be utilised for advancement of the religious cause. Commissioner’s counsel argued, "the profit motive was irrelevant in this case". He said that the activity of the trust in publishing and selling books and other material was ‘‘regular, continuous and of significant amount. Hence, the trust is liable to pay sales tax on the amount realised by the sale of such publications’’. The Trust's counsel, countered his arguments saying that the issue had been settled by the court where it was held that every person is a not a dealer but only those ‘'who carry on the business by buying or selling goods are regarded as dealers’’. ''A dealer can levy the tax on the sales or purchases of taxable goods and not by every person,’’ he said, adding that the activity of the trust does not amount to a business. The publication of books is an ancillary to the main activity of spreading the message of Sai Baba and not to any business as such without profit. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

FREE MASS MARRIAGE  CEREMONY ON SEPTEMBER 23RD BY MYSORE JAIN MARRIAGE BUREAU

CHATURMAS OF SRI SUBHALASAGARJI MAHARAJ AT SEDABALA

Sedabala (Belgaum, karnataka), July 15th: The chaturmas of Subhalsagarji Maharaj and his sangh would be carried out Sedabala in the Karnataka. In all there are nine munis, five aryikas, one ailak and one kshulak would be participating in the chaturmas. The other ascetics participating in the chaturmas include Muni Sri Narasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Vijayasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Devasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Padmasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Sagarasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Somasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Parshwasena Maharaj, Muni Sri Varisena Maharaj, Muni Sri Vajrasena Maharaj, Aryika Sri Suvrata Mataji, Aryika Sri Sanmathi Mataji, Aryika Sri Vishalamathi Mataji, Aryika Sri Lakshmimathi Mataji, Aryika Sri Suvarnamathi Mataji, Ailak Sri Druthsena Maharaj, Kshullika Sri Jinamathi Mataji,  Brahmacharini Sri Sunanda and Brahmacharini Sri Sumana. Every day there will be special discourses during the chaturmas period and special Pooja has been organised on different occasions. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

NEW UNIQUE TEMPLE AT PALITANA

Palitana, Gujarat: In May 2002, one more temple was added to 2,700-temple pilgrimage hill of Shatrunjaya. But, this is a unique first of its kind for more than one reason. It is built by Mr. T. A. Majide, 60 years old Muslim, a mining engineer of Ernakulam in Kerala, who has donated more than Rupees sixty lakhs. It is a first original Egyptian Pyramid style temple of 25' long by 25' broad and 22' high, without using iron and steel or RCC structure. There are 17 such Pyramid style temples in India but none of Jain religion. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. Majide, which was very much welcomed by the Jain community. The family of Majide under the guidance of Abhayasen Vijayji Maharaj performed the Anjanshalaka Pratistha idol installation ceremony. The 63 inches black marble murti idol of Bhagavan Parshwanath seated on snake with 1,261 mantras engraved was installed. The mantra is part of the 4,400 mantras hand-written in gold some 650 years ago by Jivanprabha Surishawarji Maharaj in praise of the 23^rd Tirthankar Parshwanathji. This manuscript was lost long back but found four years ago by Abhaysen Maharajji from an antique dealer. Majide has contributed for many churches, mosques and temples but has never allowed to put his name. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

SHRUTASAMVARDHAN AWARDS DISTRIBUTED

COINS ON BHAGAWAN MAHAVEER

U. S. STAMPS HIGHLIGHT PET POPULATION

New York, USA: A stray puppy and kitten will be featured on millions of American postage stamps bearing the message "neuter or spay." U. S. Postal Service (USPS) will issue on 20 September 2002, the first two postage stamps to call attention to the pressing issue of pet overpopulation. It is the culmination of a grassroots campaign by thousands of citizens, community leaders, animal health and welfare organisations, veterinarians and celebrities. An estimated 70,000 cats and dogs are born each day in the U.S. Animal shelters and veterinarians throughout the country urge the pet owners to neuter or spay their pets in order to combat the problem of animal overpopulation. The message conveyed by the stamps is to "too many animals, too few homes, save lives, neuter or spay." The message is that sterilisation is good for your pet. It helps cats and dogs live longer, healthier lives. For one thing, spaying and neutering eliminates or reduces the possibility of several types of animal cancers and diseases. Every year in the U. S., 8 to 10 million cats and dogs are given up to animal shelters and others are abandoned. And every year, 4 to 5 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters due to lack of homes for them. In the white space alongside the sheets of the new stamps will be a toll-free phone number and Web site address for Americans to obtain additional neuter and spay information and to find pets to adopt. The USPS continues to use its stamps to raise public awareness of important social problems. For further information visit www.usps.com/shop

OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED FOR SRI KARNATAKA JAIN SWADHYAY SANGH  

Bangalore (Karnataka), June 8: The office bearers for the "Sri Karnataka Jain Swadhyay Sangh" were elected during the elections held at Choradiya Jain Bhavan, Bangalore on June 8 2002. Before the election the report of the activities held till March 31 2002 was presented in the meeting. The office bearers elected are:

Sri Utsavlalji Bhagarecha - President, Sri Dasharathmalji Choradiya - Vice President, Sri Navaratnamalji Bhansali, Sri Mahavirchandji Gulecha and Sri Mittalalji Makhana- Treasurer. Along with this an advicing committee with Sri Sri Parasmalji Bhagarecha, Sri Gnanaraji Mehta, Sri Mohanlalji Bhurat, Sri Chetanprakashji Dungarwala and Sri Bhopalchandji Pagaria as its members was constituted. Sri Shanthilalji Bohra was appointed as the honarary trusty of the Sangh. Along with this a proposal to constitute the 11 members executive committee was passed in the meeting. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.    

MARKING OF "VEGETARIAN" A MUST ON EDIBLES

New Delhi, India: The Indian Government has made it mandatory for manufacturers of vegetarian edibles and food items to mark clearly on each package that the article contained within is vegetarian. The changes came into force from June 2002. The manufacturers will have to put a green marking near the brand name or the main display panel on the package. The marking will be a circle filled with green colour in a square with size of twice the circle's diameter. The Central Health and Family Welfare Ministry, New Delhi had published a notification in this connection in December 2001 in its official gazette. The notification is related with `Food Adulteration Prevention (Ninth Amendment) Regulation. The notification also defines `vegetarian food'. In an earlier notification the government had defined non-vegetarian food clarifying that foods containing as even one constituent part or articles of animal origin of birds, fresh or marine water animals or their eggs, all animals etc. will be deemed as non-vegetarian. Under this milk and milk products, however, will not be considered as non-vegetarian. A similar circle in a square with same specifications as for vegetarian products will also be put on non-vegetarian with the circle being filled with brown colour. The consumers will have to look for circle filled with green or brown colour while purchasing packaged foods to know whether they are vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The signs will be on containers, pamphlets, advertisements or on any type of publicity of the products clearly near the brand name. The specification details of the signs have been sent to the manufacturers. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

REPLICA OF SAMMEDASHIKARJI TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT KUNTHUGIRI

56TH BIRTH DAY OF SRI KUNTHUSAGARJI MAHARAJ CELEBRATED

ANCIENT GAJALAKSHMI IDOL FOUND

ARTICLES INVITED

MUNI SRI JAYASAGAR MAHARAJ TAKES OVER AS BHATTARAKH

NITIN H.P. APPOINTED AS EDITOR OF JAINISM SECTION

Mysore (Karnataka), July 12: Nitin H.P. webmaster and chief coordinator of jainheritagecentres.com has been appointed as the editor of the Jainism section for editing the websites submissions at dmoz.com. He would be editing the submission of the Jain websites that are made to this search engine. The editing that is done in this search engine would be updated periodically by many popular search engines namely google.com, altavista.com, alltheweb.com, yahoo.com, hotboot.com, lycos.com, northernlight.com and deja.com . The submissions of the various Jain websites would be done to Mr.Nitin H.P. at the email info@jainheritagecentres.com. It can be noted here that the search engines submissions are accepted free of cost. The submissions have to be made in the following format: 1. Link to the website, 2. Title of the website, 3.Description of the website (the description of the website should not exceed more than 3 to four sentences). - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.     

JAIN MILAN MYSORE

Sri Annasaheb V. Naganoor: Sri Annasaheb V. Naganoor Assistant Archeological officer of the Dharwad district was conferred with the doctoral degree from the Karnataka University, Dharwad (Karnataka). He was conferred the doctoral degree for his thesis "Jainism in Bellary and Raichur Districts A Cultural Study" (from the earliest times to 1336 A.D.) written under the guidance of Prof.M.T.Kamble.

Dr. Kallinath Kathrale: Dr. Kallinath Kathrale a high school teacher at the Vidyaranya Combined Preuniversity college has been selected for the National Teachers Award to be conferred on 5th September at Delhi on 5th September 2002. He has been selected for this award for his special service done to the teaching profession. It can be recalled here that the Government of India has been giving these awards to resoginse the contribution of the teachers. Dr. Kallinath Kathrale has till now authored 17 titles in Kannada related to educational and science field. He is also being associated him self with various social organisations in the state. 

Miss Veena Ajmera: a 14-year-old girl of Bhilwara, Rajasthan, was honored with a national award for her unique dance performance by Sangeet Natak Academy at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. She has shown exemplary brilliance and skill in her "Mangal Kalash" dance, in which she carried 36 metal Kalash (pots) placed on her head, one resting over the other. Each pot representing important themes of Jainism, such as truth, non-violence, vegetarianism, ecology protection, non-addiction to drugs and universal brotherhood. She has given 60 performances of this dance, both in India and abroad. Her dances are aimed not just at public recreation but to create a public consciousness towards the various themes inscribed over the Kalash. As she says, her objective of dancing is "Music for Mankind". Her grandfather, Sahitya Ratna, Shri Nihal Ajmera, has himself been a devoted artist. He informed that Veena has been performing in major towns for noble causes of earthquake relief, eradication of blindness, education to poor and medical relief to the needy persons.

Mr. Rahul Jain and Ms. Sita Kacker : food science students of University of Guelph, Canada, were among dozen student's teams that recently presented a healthy alternative food related product at an exhibition. Under applied nutrition program, they produced a line of fresh pasta, combining soybean with flour, high in energy, providing protein and low calorie-rich carbohydrates. They had to draw up a business plan, research the market, learn the tricks of the trade, regulatory approval, manufacture the product and put together a marketing scheme. They believe they have a ready market for healthy food alternatives for 2 million Canadian diabetics and 5 million who are obese.

Mr. Kamal Jain: 32 years, is a Libertarian Party candidate for State Auditor. Kamal Jain is the Vice-Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts. He currently lives in Littleton with his wife Irina and works in Boxborough as Director of Information Technology. He spent a number of years involved in volunteer and professional Emergency Services, including working for 2 years as an Emergency Medical Technician. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

Upadhya Muni 108 Sri Manognasagar Maharaj: Upadhya Muni 108 Sri Manognasagar Maharaj attained his last breath on April 24th 2002. Being a B.E. gold medalist Manognasagar Maharaj was the first person to attain the position of a Jain ascetic from the Tumkur district (Karnataka). His strong hold on English had compelled him to write many English books on Jainism which include the translations of Bhaktamara Stotra and many others. He had also composed many Jain bhajans in English. Along with this he had a capability of singing those English bhajans with tunes. He had got the Kshullak deeksha from Sri Shambhavasagar Maharaj at Sammedashikarji and the Muni deeksha from Acharya Sri Rayanasagar Maharaj at Kachaneer. In memory of him a special pooja ceremony was organised at the Digambar Jain Temple in Tumkur.

Dr.B.T.Tukol: Dr.Bharat T.Tukol (59) a well known philanthropist and doctor, son of Jain scholar and the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High court Late Sri T.K.Tukol passed away here at Bangalore on the 16th of July 2002. He suffered from a massive heart attack while attending the 11th day death ceremony of his mother. He had to his credit many international medical fellowships and was a senior visiting professor of medicine to many medical colleges. His father Late Sri T.K.Tukol was a famous Jain scholar and had written many books on Jainism both in Kannada and English. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.                 

Mysore (Karnataka), June: The 65th annual pooja mahotsav of the Sri Sumathinatha Swethambara Jain Temple was held at Mysore under the guidance of Acharya Sri Ashokratnasurishwarji M.S. and Acharya Sri Amarasenasurishwarji M.S. Hundreds of people participated in the function and offered prayers to Bhagawan Shanthinath. After the function the Muni sangh continued their journey towards Ooty (Tamil Nadu).

Mysore (Karnataka), July 14: The annual pooja mahotsav of Bhagawan Shanthinatha at the Sri Kote Shanthinatha Digambar Jain temple was held on the 14th of July 2002 under the guidance of Paramapoojya Swasti Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattrakha Maharaj of the Kanakagiri Jain muth. Hundreds of people from places in around Mysore attended the function and offered their prayer. After the pooja mahotsav a special discourse of Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj. To celebrate the Moksha Kalyan of Bhagawan Shanthinatha a special pooja was arranged in the temple on 9th June.

Bangalore (Karnataka) May 19: The special pooja Mahotsav on the occassion of akshayatritiya was organised at Bhagawan Adinatha temple at Chikkapete of Bangalore. Sri S.B. Vasantharajaiah president of Sri Digambar Jain Mahaveer Sangh and Sri H.N.Jwalanna spoke on the importance of akshayatritiya. 

Bangawadi (Mangalore District, Karnataka), June 12: The 48th day mandala pooja mahotsav of the renovated temple of Sri Bhahma Yaksha and Sri Charanamuni was conducted. It can be recalled here that this temple was reconstructed under the guidance of Sri Lalithakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Jain muth Karkala and Sri D. Veerendra Heggde of Dharmasthala. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.      

www.jain-astrology.com : It provides precise information on Jain Astrology, Gemology & Vastu. It also provides free matrimonial, email and chat facilities for the Jains. The greetings section which includes the greetings based on various occasions such as Kshamavani, Mahavir Jayanti, Dipawali and others is an added attraction to this website.

•  shrimahavirji.jaintirtham.com : This sub domain gives a detailed information of the Jain pilgrim centre Mahavirji of Rajasthan.

• www.jainsammedshikar.com : The domain gives us information of the Jain siddhakshetra Sammedashikarji.

• sammedshikharji.jaintirtham.com : Information related to the Jain pilgrim place Sammedashikar can be obtained from this subdomain.

• tijara.jaintirtham.com : This sub domain gives us the information pertaining to the Jain pilgrim centre Tijara.

• triloktirth.jaintirtham.com : This sub domain gives a detailed information related to the Jain Heritage Centre Trilok.

• champapur.jaintirtham.com : Information related to the Jain pilgrim place Champapur can be obtained from this subdomain.

• padmaprabhu.jaintirtham.com : Information related to the Jain pilgrim place Padmaorabhu can be obtained from this subdomain.

• delhi.jaintirtham.com

• sonagir.jaintirtham.com

• mathura.jaintirtham.com

• ahichhatra.jaintirtham.com

• chandkheri.jaintirtham.com

• www.acharyasushilmuni.com : This website gives us a brief description of the profile of Acharya Sushil Muniji, his teachings, conferences attended by him, institutions established by him and many more. 

• vidyasagarji.jainsadhu.com : This site provides full information about the Jain ascetic Acharya Vidyasagarji Maharaj. The site gives information about his profile, diksha, parampara, desciples, literature composed by him and many more.

• gyansagarji.jainsadhu.com : This site provides full information about the Jain ascetic Acharya Gyansagarji Maharaj. The site gives information about his profile, diksha, parampara, desciples, literature composed by him and many more.

• vimalsagarji.jainsadhu.com

• sanamtisagarji.jainsadhu.com

• pramansagarji.jainsadhu.com

17-7-2002 - Beginning of Sri Asthanik Parv.

21-7-2002- Beginning of Ravi Vratha.

23-7-2002- Chaturmas begins.

24-7-2002- Guru Poornima, Asthanik Parv closes.

8-8-2002- Hariyali Amavasya.

15-8-2002- Mukuta Sapthami.   

Additions as on 1st July 2002

Downloads: We have started a new section Downloads at our website where in you will get the downloads of very attractive Wall papers and screensavers.

Wall papers: All these wall papers are set to fit the screen with 800X600 resolution

• 57 feet high Idol of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka, India.

• Idol of Bhagawan Sheethalanatha at Periyapatna, Mysore District, Karnataka, India.

• Decorated idol of Bhagawan Chandranatha at Matadabasadi, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka, India.

• Decorated idol of Goddess Kushmandini Devi at Matadabasadi, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka, India.

Screensavers: We are very happy to present the Jain community and the world with very attractive Screensavers on Jainism with various topics. The following Screen Savers have been released on July 1st.

• THE BAHUBALI STATUES IN INDIA- This screensaver consists of the pictures of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola, Firozabad, Karkala, Dharmasthala, Gommatagiri, Venoor and Bahubalikshetra.

• JAIN TEMPLES OF RAJASTHAN- This screensaver consists of the pictures of the temples in Ranakpur, Mountabu, Mahavirji and many other places in Rajasthan.

• JAIN TEMPLES OF KARNATAKA- This screensaver consists of the pictures of the temples situated in the different parts of Karnataka which include Mudabidri, Shravanabelagola, Kundadri and many more.

• JAIN IDOLS IN KARNATAKA- This screensaver consists of the pictures of the various Jain idols in Karnataka from that of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola, Bhagawan Parshwanatha with 1008 hoods at Bijapur, the very attractive idol of Bhagawan Sheetalanath at Periyapatna and many more.

Photo Gallery:

• Many more photographs of the Jain Temples in Karnataka.

• Photographs of the rare hair removal ceremony of Parama Pujya Swast Sri 108 Subhalasagar Maharaj and his sangh held at the Jain pilgrim centre Kanakagiri on 22nd January 2002.