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Editor-in-Chief: Dr. H.A.Parshwanath |
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Vol.3 Issue 12 |
April 2005 |
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MAHAVIR JAYANTHI |
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Sixth century B.C. was the eventful period in the history of the world. It revolutionised the terrestrial and celestial worlds due to the birth of great doyens such as Lord Mahavir and Lord Buddha in India, Sukaratha in Greece, Zorathustra in Persia, Conficious in China and Yahudis in Palestine. The other luminaries born during the period included Poorna Kashyapa, Makkhali Ghoshala, Ajitha Keshakambali, Pakudha Katyayana and Sanjaya Belatti. However These luminaries extinguished with out any traces. But Lord Mahavir survived and revived Jainism. Lord Mahavir was born as the 24th prophet at Koundanyapura (Kundapura or Kundagrama village) in the kingdom of Magadha in the northern part of the present day Bihar state on March 27th 598 B.C. (the Chaitra Shudda Triodashi day of Uttara Phalguna Nakshatra, Kanya Rashi). Kundupura is the present Basada village in Muzzafarnagar district of Bihar. His father was Siddartha (also called Shreyamsa and Yashamsa) and the mother was Trishala Devi, the daughter of Chetaka an eminent Lichchavi noble of Vaishali. They were the followers of the tradition of Parshwanath the 23rd prophet. Vishali the present Vasada was the republic state of ancient India. Vaishali was situated adjacent to the banks of the river Gandaki. Trishaladevi was also called by other names such as Priyakarini and Videhadatta who belonged to Vashishta gothra (family tree). She dreamt sixteen dreams signaling the birth of a great personality. Bhavanapathy, Vyantara, Jyotishka and Vimanavasi, the Gods and Goddesses adored the child Mahavir with flowers, gold and emeralds. Indra and Indrani arrived from heaven at Kundalapura. Indrani brought the child and placed in the hands of Devendra. He carried the child to the Sumeru mountain and worshiped it with abhishkeha and celebrated the birth of the tirthankara with pomp and glory. The people of Magadha kingdom rejoiced his birth. The kingdom flourished exuberantly and the prosperity of the people grew in leaps and bounds soon after his birth. Hence his father Siddartha named him as Vardhaman. The naming ceremony was celebrated in the palace with grandeur. He was studious, well built and courageous even as a child. He controlled the raged elephants and serpents and also the human conflicts and hence was called Mahavir. Sanjaya and Vijaya the Charana munis were content with the glowing erudition of Mahavir and called him Sanmathi. Mahavir possessed in explicable talent and treat since the time of his birth. He was an embodiment of perfection and talent of virtues. He didn’t possess any inclination or passion for worldly wealth and pleasures and hence relinquished these. Mahavir had the glorious past with regard to religion. He was a born Kshatriya. He belonged to Kashyapa gothra. Mahavir was also called Jnathru, Jnathaputra and Jnathrukulotpanna as he was born in the famous Jnathru clan. He became as ascetic at the age of thirty, practiced it rigorously for 12 years and attained kaivalya (sumprmacy of knowledge and the final deliverance from the bonds of pleasure and pain) at the age of 42.Vardhaman Mahavir reorganized the religion and preached celibacy as one of the doctrines of Jainism to the previously existing four doctrines of nonviolence, truthfulness, no possessiveness and non stealing as preached by Lord Parshwanath. He traveled through different parts of India and enlightened the people. The eternal message of Lord Mahavir influenced and revolutionised the lives of the people and made their births sublime. He released the people from the bondages of exploitation, inequality and magnified their thoughts. His concept of Live and Let Live has paved the way for the fruitful living of people. The birth of Mahavir is observed with reverence and devotion by his followers across the globe as Mahavir Janma Kalyana or Mahavir Jayanthi. WWW.JAINHERITAGECENTRES.COM wishes all its esteemed readers a very happy Mahavir Jayanthi. -Dr. H.A.Parshwanath
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3000TH ANNIVERSARY OF BHAGAWAN PARSHWANATHA INAUGURATED |
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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), January 8: The 3000th birth anniversari of Bhagawan Parshwanatha was inaugurated in Varanasi the birth place of the Tirthankara in the presence of Ganani Aryika Sri Gnanamathi Mathaji. On the occasion a grand procession, Janmabhishekh, 1008 Kalashabhishekh and Parshwanatha mandal vidhan were performed. The cassette 'Sri Parshwanatha Bhakti Geetanjali' was released. A musical night by well known Jain singer Ravindra Jain was also organised. Further the convention of the 'Tirthankar Vrishabdev Vidwat Sangh' was also convened. The minister for agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh Sri Shivpal Sinha Yadav announced that the Parshwanath Garden and a Mahadwar would be built in between the G.T.Road and Benaras route. The speaker of the Uttar Pradesh assembly Sri Mathaprasad Pandey, the deputy speaker Sri Rajesh Agrawal, the vice chancellor of the Benaras Hindu University Sri Ramachandra Rao, president of the digambar Jain tirth Kshetra committee Sri Naresh Kumar Sethi, ministers, senior officials and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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'CULTURAL COMPLEX' OF THE JAIN CENTRE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INAUGURATED |
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Buena Park: With the inauguration of the new cultural complex on Sunday, March 27, 2005, the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) accomplished another major milestone in its monumental efforts to build a fine Jain Tirth in North America. The 60,000 sq ft facility located in the City of Buena Park, a suburb of Los Angeles, was completed at a cost of $11 million. The overwhelming enthusiasm and unwavering dedication of the Jain community for this project can be observed from the following examples. Three families – Manibhai & Savitaben Mehta, Harshadbhai & Rakshaben Shah and an anonymous family – have each donated over $751,000 for this project. On the day of the inauguration, Jayeshbhai and Ramilaben Shah pledged $1 million as an interest free loan, to match a similar amount to be raised from the community. Within ten minutes members in the audience rose to the challenge and committed $1,400,000 in loans for the project. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by nearly 1,400 participants, which included Jain community members, leaders of other Indian organizations and political leaders from Buena Park and nearby cities. The inaugural ceremony began with the symbolic "Kumbh Sthapan" - a traditional ceremony performed especially before entering or moving into a new place - by Reshma Shah, daughter of Rakshaben and Harshadbhai Shah. Traditional divi lamps were lit by Buena Park Mayor Pro Tem Art Brown, JAINA Vice President Shri Kiritbhai Daftari, keynote speaker Shri Shaileshbhai Mehta, Jain Center of Northern California President Shri Hasubhai Shah and Mrs. Bindi Doshi, first lady of Jain Center of Southern California. Mayor Pro Tem Brown congratulated the community on its achievement and its contribution to the City of Buena Park. A plaque of appreciation for the Jain Community was presented by City of Artesia Councilman Tony Mendoza to Ramesh Doshi, president of JCSC. The agenda of items also included recognition of community members, donors and volunteers interspersed with cultural programs presented by children and emceed by Pallaviben Doshi. The success of the project was attributed to a team of dedicated volunteers - members of the Building Committee led by past president and building committee chairman Sumatibhai Shah - who for the past four years met every Sunday morning at the Jain Center to plan and coordinate the design and construction activities. JCSC history and Jain contribution to culture were narrated by past presidents and current directors Dr. Manibhai Mehta and Dr. Nitinbhai Shah. The keynote speaker Shaileshbhai Mehta said that by building the multi-purpose cultural complex alongside the temple, the association has achieved the dual purpose of having people visit the temple and get involved in community activities as well – something that is in tune with the changing times and should be emulated by other centers. Mr. Ramesh Doshi said that the plans include decoration of the interior of the cultural complex with museum quality Jain art along with a 35 ft high 100-year-old teak wood replica of a temple in India. He added, "When complete, the Jain Center will be the envy of the best of museums in Southern California. Visitors will not only learn about the Jain religion, but will learn the Jain way of life including the principle of non-violence that influenced Mahatma Gandhi in the successful non-violent struggle for the independence of India from British rule." Vice President Ashok Savla thanked guests, cultural show participants and volunteers. Ribbon cutting by donors and lunch sponsored by Chandrikaben Manubhai Shah and family followed. A custom-designed Jain Center to address the religious, cultural and educational needs of a Jain community was first inaugurated in July of 1988. With a phenomenal increase in the size of the community, estimated 1,000 families with 700 life members families, as well as a rapid growth in the number of religious, educational, cultural, and community outreach activities, JCSC recognized a need to expand the existing Jain Center. A vision of this expansion was conceived nearly 10 years ago, and an effort to make such a vision a reality began with the process of acquiring neighboring properties of land. Over the years, the input of the community was solicited to compile a wish list of requirements with one goal – to stay as a single, unified organization while accommodating the needs of all Jains. Following a community consensus and a unified support, a master plan to expand the existing facility into a multipurpose Jain Center complex was developed in three phases: • Phase I - A cultural complex with a large auditorium, Swadhyay rooms, and a museum of history, art and heritage. This complex was inaugurated on Sunday, March 27, 2005. • Phase II - A religious complex with the Derasar and an Aradhana Hall. Construction of this complex is tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2005. • Phase III - Atama Sadhana Kendra with Study/Pathshala rooms and the JAINA/JCSC National Library. With over 10,000 books, manuscripts and multi-media resources, this library is one of the largest collections outside of India. Construction of this facility will be scheduled after completion of Phase II. The graceful features of a traditional Jain temple are reflected in the architecture of the entire complex. The exterior of the building is constructed of superbly carved Jaisalmer yellow limestone designed, manufactured and supplied from India. A consultant from India has designed and will supply various artifacts for interior decoration of the complex. Such artifacts will include paintings, murals, tapestries, sculptures, and other media to depict the Jain religion, art, history, culture, heritage, and Jain way of life. The interior of the temple will be constructed from carved marble pieces that will also be shipped from India. When completed, the Jain Center will become a prominent destination of international repute for pilgrimage, cultural, and scholarly pursuits. JCSC is honored to acknowledge that it was one of the four original organizations which founded Jain Associations In North America (JAINA) at a meeting hosted by JCSC in Los Angeles 25 years ago. -News Courtesy: www.jaincenter.net |
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NATIONAL SEMINAR ON 'PRAKRIT AND JAINISM' |
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Kolkata (West Bengal), March 12: For the first time in the 220 years history of the Royal Asiatic Society, Kolkata a National Seminar on 'Prakrit and Jainism' was organised on the 11th and 12th of March 2005. The book Prakrit and Jainism (English) edited by Sri S.R.Baneerjee was released on the occasion. Dr.S.K.Chatterjee, author of the work A comprehensive History of Janism; Dr.J.B.Shah of the L.D.Indology Institute Ahmedabad and Dr.J.R.Bhattacharya of Jain Vishwabharathi, Ladnu; threw light upon the relation between Jainism and Prakrit. Around 30 scholars from all over India presented their papers at the conference. Dr.Hampa Nagarajaiah and Smt. Kamala Hampana of Bangalore presided over two different sessions in the conference. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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COMMUNAL HARMONY AWARD FOR MAHAPRAGYAJI |
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New Delhi, April 13: Acharya Mahapragyaji, has been selected for the National Communal Harmony Award, 2004 by the Government of India. The jury for the award headed by Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has chosen the Acharya for his contribution towards unity and communal harmony in the country. The award comprises Rs 2 lakh in cash and a scroll. Acharya Mahapragya is also the recipient of Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for 2002. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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2604TH MAHAVIR JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS EX P.M. SRI DEVEGOWDA TO INAUGURATE CELEBRATIONS AT SHRAVANABELAGOLA |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), April 15: The 2604th Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir the 24th prophet of Jainism will be celebrated across the globe on Friday the 22nd of April 2005 as Mahavir Jayanthi. The ex prime minister of India Sri H.D.Devegowda will inaugurate the Mahavir Jayanthi celebration at Sri Kshetra Shravanabelagola in the presence of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt. The M.L.A. from Shravanabelagola Sri C.S.Puttegowda will preside over the function. Sr.H.D.Revanna the district in charge minister will be the chief guest of the function. The annual Rathayatra and the annual panchakalyana mahotsav at Shravanabelagola are organised along with the Mahavir Jayanthi celebration. This years annual celebrations will begin from the 20th of April. The details of the various programmes and functions organised in connection with this are as follows: 20-4-2005: Mruthika Sangrah, Dharmachakra Pooja, hoisting of the religious flag, Yagamandal aradhana, Garbhavatarana Kalyana and Devendra Vahanotsav. 21-4-2005: Janmabhishekha Kalyana and Balalila Mahotsav. 22-4-2005: Inauguration of Mahavir Jayanthi celebrations, abhishekha to Lord Mahavir, Simhasana pooja at the Digambar Jain Mutt, annual pattabhishekha mahotsav of Bhattarakha Swamiji, Parinishkramana Kalyana, Sri Mahavir Swami Utsav and conferring of the Gommateshwara Vidyapeetha Literary awards. 23-4-2005: Shanthichakra Yantraradhana, Masthakabhishekha to Antarala Bhagawan Sri Parshwanatha idol on the Chandragiri Hillock, Vratopadesha at the Jain Mutt, Kevalagnana Kalyana, Rishimandala Aradhana at Bhandari Basadi; Sri Bahubali Swami and 24 tirthankar's utsav. 24-4-2005: Maharathayatra Mahotsav, Maha mangalarathi to Goddess Kushmandini Devi at Matada Basadi, Dharmopadesha and cultural concert; conferring of the Sri Gommatshwara Vidyapeetha Cultural Award. 25-4-2005: Moksha Kalyana, Mahabhishekha pooja to 24 Tirthankaras; Charanabhishekha, Padapooja and Sangha pooja and to Bhagawan Bahubali; Teppotsava at Kalyani. 26-05-2005: hoisting of the religious flag at Bhandari Basadi, Laghu Siddachakra Vidhan and Vasanthotsav.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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JAIN SOCIETY OF HOUSTON TO CELEBRATE MAHAVIR JAYANTHI |
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Jain Society of Houston (JSH) will celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on April 24, 2005 at the Jain Center located 3905 Arc street, Houston, off Westpark and near Gessner on the Southwest of the City. Jain society of Houston was established in the year 1978 in its rudimentary concept, but has grown significantly since then. After purchasing its first facility where they are today in 1989, a construction project was taken to expand in 1995 when the new temple was built. JSH has a life membership of some 550 families. For more information, one can contact its current President Dilip Kapasi at 281 980 4567 or visit the facility at the address above. Temple phone number is 713 789 2338. Everyone is urged to visit the temple as it is open to all. For more information visit http://www.jain-houston.org/ -News Courtesy: kirti_jain_2000@rediffmail.com |
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MAHAVIR JAYANTHI AND AKSHAY TRITIYA AT JAIN VISHWA BHARATI OF NORTH AMERICA |
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JVBNA will celebrate Mahavir Jayanti and Akshay Tritiya on Sunday, May 8 at American Legion Hall, 25 Brown Avenue, Iselin, NJ from 2:30PM - 5:30PM. The program will consist of a spiritual discourse by Samanijis, a Jain quiz contest and a cultural program performed by children. Sadharmik Vatsalya will follow. -News Courtesy: jvbna.org |
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MAHAVIR JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS AT JCSC |
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Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated at the Jain Center of Southern california with full display of devotion and culture. All are invited to visit the Jain Center on Sunday, April 24, 2005 between 2PM and 6:30PM for an evening full of events and programs. Main program co-ordination will be in English, whereas individual programs would be in Gujrati, Hindi and English. News Courtesy: www.jaincenter.net |
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SRI GOMMATESHWARA VIDYA PEETHA AWARDS ANNOUNCED |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), April 15: The Gommateshwara Vidyapeetha Literary and Cultural Awards given by the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt for the year 2005 have been announced. Prof. M.A.Shubhachandra (Mysore), Dr. Smt. Neelam Jain (Gurgaon), Dr.S.V.Sujatha (Bangalore) and Jyotisha Vidwan Dr.S.K.Jain (Bangalore) will be conferred with the Gommateshwara Vidyapeetha Literary awards on the 22nd of April by Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola at the Chavundaraya mantap. The Gommateshwara Vidyapeetha Cultural awards will be conferred on Sri Kalachar (Narayanagondahalli) and Sri M.Brahmapal Jain (Channarayapattana) on the 24th April by Sri Charukeerthi Swamiji. The award encloses a cash prize of Rs.11,000, a citation and a memento. The Gommateshwara Vidyapeetha Awards have been conferred since the past 25 years. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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DICTIONARY OF JAIN TERMS RELEASED |
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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): A Hindi - English dictionary containing more than fifteen thousand Jain terms titled 'Bhagawan Mahavir Hindi-English Jain Shabdakosh' was released at Varanasi the birth place of Bhagawan Parshwanath. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Sri Mulayam Singh Yadav released the book in the presence of Aryika Ganani Gnanamathi Mathaji at the inaugural function of the 'Bhagawan Parshwanatha Year'. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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CHATURMASIK PRATIKRAMAN AND HOLI JAAP AT JVBNA |
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The Chaturmasik Pratikraman and Holi Jaap was conducted by the Jain Vishwa Bharati of North America. The event was held on March 25th at MTI -Raritan Center in Edison, NJ and was conducted by Samani Charitrapragyaji and Samani Shuklapragyaji. The evening started with Chaturmasik Pratikraman followed by a discourse by Samani Charitrapragyaji. Samaniji defined Holi as a festival of purification. She said that Holi coincides with one of the two spontaneous blood exchanges that the body undergoes annually and that lead to physical purification. She also said that this time period that marks the transition of seasons is very powerful for Mantra Sadhana that leads to mental and emotional purification. She went on to say that Pratikraman, signifying the end of one of the three Chaturmasas leads to spiritual purification. The program concluded with Navgraha Jaap led by Samanijis. - News Courtesy: jvbna.org |
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BELGAUM DISTRICT TO WITNESS SERIES OF PANCHAKALYANA PRATISHTA MAHOTSAV |
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Belgaum (Karnataka), April 1: Belgaum district the abode of the maximum number of Digambar Jain ascetics is getting ready to witness a series of pratishta mahotsav. As many as six Jain temples in Belgaum district will witness the panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav in the coming one to one and a half month. The people of Belgaum district are in a jubilant mood to witness the panchakalyanas. Holenagalapura: The panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav of Bhagawan Shanthinatha as the main deity, Bhagawan Mahavir in the pinnacle and the choumukha idol of Bhagawan Shanthinatha in the Manasthambha will be held from April 28th to May 2nd 2005. The panchakalyana proceedings will be held under the guidance of Muni 108 Sri Sukhsagarji Maharaj. For further details contact: 08288 238636. Holenagalapura is situated in the Bylahongala taluk of Belgaum district. Basavana Kudachi: Basavanakudachi a sub-town of the belgaum city will witness the panchakalyana of Bhagawan Sri Chandraprabha and a chowmukha idol Bhagawan Sri Shanthinatha at the Shanthinatha Jain temple from 11th to 17th May 2005. The Chandraprabha idol will be consecrated in the pinnacle of the temple and the chowmukha idol will be consecrated in the manasthambha of the temple. The panchakalyana proceedings will be held under the guidance of Muni 108 Sri Sukhsagarji Maharaj and Swastisri Lakshmisena Bhattarakh Swamiji of the Kolhapur Jain Mutt. Kallola: The panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav of Bhagawan Adinatha as the main deity, Bhagawan Parshwanatha in the pinnacle and a choumukha idol in the Manasthambha will be held from 10th to 26th May 2005. The panchakalyana proceedings will be held under the guidance of Yuvacharya 108 Sri Gunadharanandi Maharaj and Swastisri Jinasena Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Nandani Jain Mutt. Swastisri Vrushabhasena Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Lakkavalli Jain Mutt and Swastisri Dharmasena Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Amminabhavi Jain Mutt will grace the proceedings. Kallola is situated in the Chikkodi taluk of Belgaum district.
Tigadolli: The panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav of Chowmukha idol of Bhagawan Shanthinatha in the Manasthambha at the Bhagawan Sri Shanthinatha Jain temple will be held from 15th to 20th May 2005. The panchakalyana proceedings will be held under the guidance of Swastisri Lakshmisena Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Kolhapur Jain Mutt. Muni 108 Sri Samudrasena Maharaj and other ascetics will grace the occasion. Tigadolli is situated in the Bylahongala taluk of Belgaum district at a distance of 45 Kms from Belgaum. Sampagaon: The panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav of Bhagawan Shanthinatha as the main deity, Bhagawan Mahavir in the pinnacle and the choumukha idol of Bhagawan Shanthinatha in the Manasthambha will be held from 10th to 14th May 2005. The panchakalyana proceedings will be held under the holy presence of Muni 108 Sri Gunabhushana Maharaj, Muni 108 Sri Dharmasena Maharaj, Muni 108 Sri Samudrasena Maharaj, Muni 108 Sri Gunabhushana Maharaj, Swastisri Lakshmisena Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Kolhapur Jain Mutt and Swastisri Jinasena Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Nandani Jain Mutt. Kesti: The panchakalyana of the Jain idols to be consecrated at Shikar and Manasthambha of the JKain temple in Kesti village of Hukkeri taluk will be held from 11th to 15th May 2005. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service PANCHAKALYANA AT DATTAWADA Dattawada (Kolhapur District, Maharashtra): The Panchakalyana of the newly constructed Jain temple of Bhagawan Sri Parshwanatha in Dattawada will be held from 11th to 19th May 2005. The Panchakalyana will be held under the guidance of Swastisri Jinasena Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Nandani Jain Mutt. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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BAHUBALI IDOL TO BE CONSECRATED AT MANCHENAHALLI |
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Manchenahalli (Kolar District), April 15: Preparations are underway for the consecration of the 13 feet high idol of Bhagawan Bahubali at Manchenahalli in Kolar district. Along with the Bahubali idol the 24 Tirthankara idols donated by devotees will also be consecrated. The panchakalyana pratishta mahotsav will be held from 18th to 22nd May 2005. For further details please contact: 080-26579932. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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BHANSALI AMONG THOSE CONFERRED WITH MAHAVIR MAHATMA AWARD |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra), April 9:
The convergence of music and spirituality can draw people even at
midnight. This was evident at the Mahavir Mahatma Awards 2005 for
Oneness—a midnight celebration of Divinity by the Oneness Forum, a
Times Foundation initiative—on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa
on April 9. Awards were conferred on Hindustani classical singer
Sanjeev Abhyankar, film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, fashion
designer Krishna Mehta, architect Jimmy Mistry and social worker
Sameer Salgaocar for putting their time, effort and spiritual
thoughts to create something unique in their chosen field. The
awards ceremony was held at the ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton, Sahar.
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AN EXCITING GALLERY WITH HISTORY IN HYDERABAD |
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Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), April 15: Spending a day with history in Hyderabad is all set to become a different experience. An experience that entails time spent in rooms with the legendary Tipu Sultan's sofas, the Nizam's gargantuan bed, a 4,500-year-old Egyptian Mummy and even a Jain gallery. Capping the `historic' experience is the invitation to meditate in the company of the holiest of Buddhist relics in the world. All this is part of the facelift being given to the State Archaeological Museum in Public Gardens, where the regalia of bygone eras are being polished up and more alluring elements of history added to the exhibits. While the Mummy will have a separate gallery to showcase the intrigue and charm of the Egyptian civilisation, the country's first exclusive Jain Sculptural Gallery is coming up alongside an amphitheatre studded with antiquities, another first in the country. The antiquities arranged in the amphitheatre include relics unearthed from the Srisailam-submerged areas. Jain Gallery The Jain gallery, a collaborative effort with the Jain Seva Sangh, will house arte facts from various periods of Jain history. The gallery will have Jaina Thirthankaras, rare sculptures of goddesses Saraswati and Ambika and the roof will have the `ashtamangalas' of the Jain faith. An auditorium, to be named after Lord Mahavira, is being completed. A `period room' is being readied to take visitors back to the living rooms of the Nawabi era. - News Courtesy: The Hindu |
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JAIN PUBLICATIONS |
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Jain Publications available at Hindi Grantha Karyalay. |
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NYAYAKUMUDACANDRA in 2 vols. A Sanskrit Commentary on Akalanka's "Laghiyastraya" By Prabhacandra, Ed. by Dr. Mahendrakumar Nyayacarya First ed. Manikchandra Jaina Granthamala in Mumbai, 1938 1991 220 x 145 mm 930 pp in 2 vols. 81 7030 271 3 Hardback Rs. 700 |
OPEN BOUNDARIES : JAIN COMMUNITIES
AND CULTURE IN INDIAN HISTORY Ed. John E. Cort First published 1998 by State University of New York Sri Garib Dass Oriental Series No. 250 1999 220 x 145 mm 264 pp 81 7030 635 3 Hardcover Rs. 280 |
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NYAYAKUMUDACANDRA PARISHILANA
(Hindi) Based on Prabhacandra's "Nyayakumudacandra" With 78 mula Sanskrit karikas of Akalanka's "Laghiyastraya" By Prof. Udayachandra Jain 2001 220 x 140 mm 462 pp Hardback Rs. 500 |
JAIN DHARMA ANE ABHINAV ADHYATMA
(Gujarati) Original English text by Prof. Vastupal Parikh Gujarati translation by Prof. Purnima Dave 2005 230 x 175 mm 240 pp 0 9689863 1 5 Paperback Rs. 220 |
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THE UNKNOWN PILGRIMS : THE VOICE OF
THE SADHVIS (English) The History, Spirituality and Life of Jaina Women Ascetics By N. Shanta Preface by Raimon Panikkar First published in French titled "La Voie Jaina" Paris, 1985, Translated into English from French by Mary Rogers 1997 220 x 145 mm 789 pp 81 7030 535 7 Hardcover Rs. 750 |
T A T T V A C I N T A M A N I
(Sanskrit) By Gangesha with SUKHABODHIKA TIPPANIKA (Sanskrit) by Gunaratna Ed. by Nagin J. Shah Bhogilal Leharchand Series No. 17 2005 250 x 190 mm 600 pp 81 208 2030 4 Hardback Rs. 995 |
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Illustrated CHEDA SUTRA (Dasha - Brhat Kalpa - Vyavahara) Prakrit Gatha - Hindi exposition - English exposition; with Appendices Ed. by Pravartaka Amar Muni, Shrichand Surana Saras Eng. tr. by Rajkumar Jain 15 Oil paintings by Dr. Trilok Sharma reproduced on art plates 2005 250 x 190 mm 580 pp 15 colour plates Hardcover Rs. 600.00 |
Illustrated BHAGAVATI SUTRA Vol. 1 VYAKHYA PRAJNAPTI Prakrit Gatha - Hindi exposition - English exposition; with a glossary; Ed. by Pravartaka Amar Muni, Shrichand Surana Saras; Eng. tr. by Surendra Bothra 14 Oil paintings by Dr. Trilok Sharma reproduced on art plates 2005 250 x 190 mm 584 pp 14 colour plates Hardcover Rs. 600.00 |
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SAPTAPADARTHI (Sanskrit) By Shivadiyta First Published in 1963 Reprint 2003 250 x 186 mm 120 pp 81 85857 16 4 Hardcover Rs. 110 |
AN EPITOME OF JAINISM (English) |
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For copies of these books please contact:
HINDI GRANTH KARYALAY, Booksellers and Publishers, 9, Hirabaug, C.P. Tank,
Mumbai 400004, India |
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The main intention of this column is to provide a platform to the news of even the small villages spread all over India. We here by request our readers to kindly send the news of the pooja mahotsav's in the Jain temples taking place at the nooks and corners of the world. |
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Chickkahanasoge (Hunsur Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka): The 12th annual pooja mahotsav of the ancient trikoota Jain temple at Chickkahanasoge was held on the 6th of March, 2005. Sri Dhavalasri Jina Pooja Samithi (R) of Mysore is conducting the annual pooja of this temple. |
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Bellur (Mandya District, Karnataka): The 89th annual panchakalyana mahotsav of the Bhagawan Sri Vimalanatha Jain temple was held on the 15th of February, 2005 under the guidance of Swasti Sri Bhanukeerthi Bhattarakh Swamiji of the Kambadahalli Jain Mutt and Swasti Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakh Swamiji of the Kanakagiri Jain Mutt. |
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Harlapur (Dharwad District, Karnataka): The 65th annual rathayatra mahotsav of Bhagawan Sri Parshwanatha Swamy at Harlapur was on the 10th of March, 2005. On the occasion the palki procession of Goddess Padmavathidevi was also held. |
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Karkala (Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka): The annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Bahubali at Karkala was held under the guidance of Swastisri Lalithakeerthi BHattarakha Swamiji of the Dhanashala Jain Mutt Karkala on the 15th of March 2005. Sri V.Sunil Kumar the member of the legislative assembly from Karkala was the chief guest of the function. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Wednesday 20th April 2005 - Janma Kalyana, Kevalagnana Kalyana and Moksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Sumathinatha. Friday 22d April 2005 - Sri Mahavira Jayanthi Janma Kalyana of Bhagawan Mahavira. Sadharmasimhasanarohana of Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola. Sunday 24th April 2005 - Kevalagnana Kalyana of Bhagawan Padmaprabha, Annual Rathayatra at Shravanabelagola. Monday 25th April 2005 - Annual Pada(foot)pooja of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola. Thursday 28th April 2005 - Kevalagnana Kalyana of Bhagawan Parshwanatha. Friday 29th April 2005 - Garbha Kalyana of Bhagawan Chandraprabha. Suday 1st May 2005- Garbha Kalyana of Bhagawan Sheethalanatha. Monday 2nd May 2005 - Janma Kalyana and Diksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Rishabanatha. Tuesday 3rd May 2005 - Birthday of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola. Sunday 8th May 2005 - Janma Kalyana and Moksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Ananthanatha, Moksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Aranatha. Monday 9th May 2005 - Janma Kalyana, Diksha Kalyana and Moksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Kunthunatha. Wednesday 11 May 2005 - Akshaya Tritiya. Saturday 14th May 2005 - Garbha Kalyana and Moksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Abhinandanatha, Rishab Sankramana. Tuesday 17th May 2005 - Diksha Kalyana of Bhagawan Sumathinatha. Wednesday 18th May 2005 - Kevalagnana Kalyana of Bhagawan Mahavira. Friday 20th May 2005 - Annual pooja Kallu Basadi at Venur. Monday 23rd May 2005 - Samadhi day of Acharya Deshabhushan Maharaj. Wednesday 25th May 2005 - Garbha Kalyana of Bhagawan Parshwanatha. Tuesday 31st May 2005 - Kevalagnana Kalyana of Bhagawan Munisuvratha, Samadhi day of Acharya Jayakeerthi. |
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Heritage Of Shravanabelagola: Karmayogi Swasti Sri Charukeerti Bhattarakha Pattacharya Swamiji Additions as on 15th April 2005: Heritage Of Shravanabelagola: Inscriptions At Shravanabelagola
Article: AN INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM - Acharyashri Vijayabhuvanbhanu-soorishwarji JAINISM IN MEDIEVAL INDIA - S.M. Pahedia
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