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This is an exclusive section started from September 2004 giving our readers & Visitors a constant update of the developments in connection with the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali to be held at Shravanabelagola in February 2006. The News Updates are provided here in a chronological order based on the latest developments. |
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21ST CENTURY'S 1ST MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA OF BHAGAWAN SRI BAHUBALI IN 2006 |
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Late Prime minister Smt Indira Gandhi participated in the celebration held in 1981. Furthermore Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma the President and P.V.Narasimha Rao also participated in the event in 1993. It is enterprising to remember that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru the first prime minister of India had expressed admiration for the serene beauty of lord Gommateshwara. He was dumb founder and looked at this magnificent statue. The committee has envisaged many measures to be taken as part of preparation for the celebration of mahamasthakabhishekha these include providing of basic facilities for the pilgrims and incumbents at the place. The Swamiji has strongly urged for the completion of Hassan-Bangalore Railway project initiated by former Prime Minister Sri H.D.Devegowda. Attempts have been made to Beautify the place and thus providing an aesthetic background to the town. The message of ahimsa for the welfare of mankind is spread through out the country on the occasion. The state and central governments and the member of the parliament from Hassan Sri H.D.Devegowda and Sri C.S.Puttegowda, member of the legislative assembly from Shravanabelagola have assured full fledged support for this mega event to make it a grand success. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Hassan (Karnataka), July 1: With the former Prime Minister and Hassan MP, H.D. Deve Gowda, assuring of all possible help from the Central and State Governments, the exercise of holding the first Mahamastakabhisheka of the 21st century, at Shravanabelagola in February 2006, has gained momentum. A meeting of the district officials was convened on under the president ship of Sri Gowda, to discuss a 20-point proposal submitted by Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji of Shravanabelagola for the overall development of the Jain pilgrimage centre in view of the Mahamastakabhisheka. Mr. Gowda said that he would try his best to bring in all help from all quarters to make the Mahamastakabhisheka a memorable event. The minister for Public Works and Energy, H.D.Revanna, the Shravanabelagola MLA, C.S. Putte Gowda, the Arkalgud MLA, A.T. Ramaswamy, ex member of the parliament Sri Javare Gowda, ex minister Sri Veerakumar Patil, Hassan Zilla Panchayat president, G.T. Indira and other dignitaries attended the meeting. Terming the Mahamastakabhisheka as a trans-national cultural event, Mr. Gowda said that it was a challenge to organise an event, which was massive in nature and would be attended by people across the world. He called upon the people's representatives to work for the success of the event. He said that, he would appeal to the Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, and the Deputy Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, to extend all possible help. On the 20-point proposal presented by the Swamiji, he asked the district administration to discuss the proposal in detail and approach the State Government with specific demands. In his plea to the elected representatives and the officials, Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji said that he did not anticipate either ostentation or grandeur but only expected the basic amenities for the pilgrims who would visit Shravanabelagola on the occasion, especially proper drinking water supply and place to stay. Recalling the help extended by the previous Governments in holding Mahamastakabhisheka successfully, he said that he would expect similar cooperation from both the district administration and the State Government. The Swamiji appealed to the Deputy Commissioner, M. Maheshwara Rao, and the District in-charge Minister, H.D Revanna, to take up the responsibility of conducting the event successfully. Jains from all over Karnataka had participated in the meeting and gave useful suggestions towards making the event a grand success. The working president of the Rashtriya Mahamasthakabhishekha Mahotsav Samithi Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar briefened the gathering about the event. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), August 25: The historic celebration of the head anointing ceremony of lord Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola has taken its pace this time with adequate preparations and is drawing the attention of the pilgrims at large. The pooja will be celebrated for all ten days to facilitate the devotees to observe the rituals pouring sacred water collected in Kalashas. Jagadguru Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Muth briefened and blessed the endeavour. The celebration will be telecasted live all over the globe. The programmes relating to the heritage of Jainism will be held in propagating the message of Jinas. He mentioned that all the days of pooja celebration will be given equal attention and priority. He opined that Jainism has immensely contributed for the development of Indian culture. The Jain religion, its culture and rich literary treasure will be made known to the public and the pilgrims on the occasion. The preachings of 24 Tirthankaras will be taught to the present generation of people propagating about the posterity. He called upon youngsters to take an active part in this historical event with great joy and commitment. Adequate facilities will be provided to the pilgrims and visitors fulfilling their basic needs. Sri Charukeerthiji is spear heading the celebrations with his suitable guidance and suggestions. The exhibits of the ancient Jaina culture, literature and art will be displayed and thus fastening the core of the religion. The pooja will be celebrated by pouring holy water on the lord. The first and second days pooja includes anointing the lord with 108 and 216 Kalashas (pots) respectively. The third day pooja includes the use of 504 and from fourth to 10th 1008 Kalashas along with panchamruta abhishekha. The Swamiji disclosed the deliberations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha at its first meeting of the national committee. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala inaugurated the first meeting of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of the national committee and opined that this religious event at Shravanabelagola has drawn the attention of the world towards India and compared it to that of Olympic games taking place in Athens (Greece). He felt that Bahubali's sacrifice and meditation have modified the lives of individuals towards spirituality and considered that it has lit the light for world peace. He complimented the committee and declared it as representing the parliament of the followers of religion. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The esteemed members of the Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee felt that it is a lifetime fortune and achievement to participate in the services to lord Bahubali and propagating his message to mankind. This celebration is not confined to Karnataka and India but is an international event. They called upon for the whole time participation actively and make the celebration a grand success with unity and amity. More than 10,000 volunteers of Veerasevadala will take part in this event. National Youth Conference, National Women Conference exhibition of Jaina literature in Kannada, Jaina Munis conference will held on the ocasion. Besides the establishment of Internation Jain study centre, Publication of Bahubali literature in Indian languages. Details of the Jain centres of Karnataka and felicitation of Jaina talents and cultural events will be held. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee has given a clarion call to pronounce the slogan Jai Gommatesha the symbol of sacrifice and non violence on hearing any telephonic or telegraphic call from their neighbours. It is opined that this will help in propagating the message of Bhagawan Sri Bahubali to linger in the hearts and minds of the people. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The first meeting of Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee started with renouncing the line 'Visatta Kandatta Dalanuyaram' Gommata Hymn written by Nemichandracharya on Bhagawan Sri Bahubali when the first Masthakabhishekha celebration was held in A.D. (981). It enthralled the hundreds of members assembled on the occasion. The main priest Sri V.Shanthiraja Shastry and Sri M.G.Ratnarajayya conducted the religious proceedings. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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CENTRAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS APPEALED FOR MASTHAKABHISHEKHA SUCCESS |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar the executive president of the Sri Bahubali Swami Mahamasthakabhishekha Committee informed that central and state governments are requested to extend the cooperation and assistance for the overall and successful celebration of Mahamasthakabhishekha the first of its event of this century. He also informed that Acharya Sri Vidyananda Maharaj, New Delhi, has been well appraised of the preparations for the celebration. The district and state administrative machineries, the philanthropists and the devotees are requested to render service in this regard. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: His Holiness Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola declared that Mahamasthakabhishekha is conducted in full swing and spirit of 'Nadahabba' (State Festival). Cultural and social welfare programmes will be held parallely with the celebrations. Emphasis will be laid on adopting human values in day to day life. The publications pertaining to the life and message of Bhagawan Sri Bahubali will be undertaken and seminars and symposia are held in universities and thus creating awareness amongst the youngsters. In addition state and national conferences will be held on Prakrit, Sanskrit and Kannada languages. He also mentioned that the endowment amount of 'Chavundaraya Award' established in Kannada Sahitya Parishath will be enhanced. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The first meeting of Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee has constituted various committees for the smooth celebrations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha event, they include: Mahamasthakabhishekha Pooja Committee (Convener: Sri B.H.Mahabalaiah , Bellur), Mahamasthakabhishekha Accommodation Committee (President: Sri Anil Sethi, Bangalore; Convener: Sri S.Suresh Kumar, Mysore), Volunteers Committee (President: D.A.Patil, Kolhapur), Kalasha Distribution committee (Convener: Sri D.R.Shah, Indi), People Welfare Committee (President: Sri H.N.Rajendrakumar, Bangalore; Convener: Sri S.A.Sudarshan), Panchakalyana Committee (Convener: Sri G.C.Ajitkumar, Shravanabelagola). The other committees would be constituted shortly. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, September 2: The central archeological department of South Karnataka has under taken the yoeman task of rendering protection to the old monuments of Vindyagiri & Chandragiri hills Shravanabelagola. Shravanabelagola the historical place bears a very rich ancient testimony of more than 2000 yearsold. The measures have been taken to protect the temples inscriptions, idols, etc. by erecting the fortified walls around the top of the. The serene atmosphere of the places will be maintained. Shravanabelagola is observing the historic event of Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Gommateshwara in the ensuing 2006. The idols of Tirthankaras placed around Lord Bahubali are resuscitated and kept tidy. The other measures intended to be taken include paving the proper paths leading to Badrabahu cave and other monuments. A wide publicity will be given to enlighten the pilgrims about the historical importance of this place. This venture helps the scholars and others to study the place with vehemence. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The second meeting of the Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee will be held on the 2nd of November 2004. This was decided at the end of the first meeting of the Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee. The second meeting will review the progress made in connection with the decisions made during the first meeting and would take up other matters that would be put forth in the meeting. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), November 4: The review committee meeting of Mahamasthakabhishekha was held in the presence of Srilukasvallatrai, state revenue secretary. It reviewed the works for providing the facilities for the pilgrims and tourists attending Mahamasthakabhishekha. It is expected that nearly 30 lakhs of people visiting the place. The state and the central governments have evinced keen interest to take measures in order to make the celebration a grand and memorable one. The developmental works include constructing the national highway of a distance of about 465 Kms linking Shravanabelagola, improvement of roads and development of VIPs and VVIPs, yatri nivas, upgrading the bus shelter, providing adequate drinking water and medical facilities as well as security measures. The heads of all the departments briefened the measures taken by them hither to. Smt. Gowri Trivedi, Sri Shankar Narayan, Secretary of Karnataka State Mahamasthakabhishekha celebration committee and Sri Ramamurthy of Mujrai depatment were also present on the occasion. The meeting was held in the divine presence of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji. He expressed his immense happiness over the progress made. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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| Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), November 4: Sri N.Arjundev, the chairman of Karnataka Madhyama Academy inaugurated the Media Information Centre as part of the celebration of the Mahamasthakabhishekha 2006. He emphasised the need of knowing the principles of Jainism and need to cater the same to the people. He opined that tranquility should prevail amongst the people. He appealed to the press that media should subserve the cause of peace and the concern for humanity. The media has taken the lead in conveying the objective of Mahamasthakabhiskeha and catering it to the nook and corner of the world. His Holiness Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji graced the occasion. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service | ||||||||||||||
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Bangalore (Karnataka), October
24: Religious tourism in Karnataka is attempting to tread new
grounds with an elaborate action plan on Jain tourism in the
run-up to the Mahamastakabhisheka of Gomateshwara in
Shravanabelagola in February 2006. As a distinctive segment,
religious tourism has been gaining a lot of ground, so much so
that Karnataka tourism has focussed some attention in promoting
religious or pilgrimage circuits. It is now using the
Mahamastakabhisheka to spruce up the Jain circuit.
The Mahamastakabhisheka is performed once in 12 years, where the 57-foot idol is anointed with milk, curd, honey, coconut water, vermilion, turmeric paste, sandalwood paste, gold coins and even jewellery. "We have prepared a master plan to improve facilities in many of the other places with Jain temples. We have asked the central government for Rs 8 crore in grants to set up wayside facilities, rest houses and other basic amenities. We want to start well before the event, to tap the segment in the run-up," tourism commissioner Mahendra Jain said. Shravanabelagola itself is quite a popular spot throughout the year with non-Jain tourists climbing the hill to gaze on the monolithic statues. And so the place has comparatively good facilities. However, the department plans to establish facilities in certain other places, considered equally important by Jains. The department's action plan is also based on the increasing number of Jain tourists coming to Karnataka because this is the only state with so many places of religious importance for them. While Shravanabelagola, Dharmasthala and Karkala are among the noted ones, many small towns in north Karnataka have little known Jain 'basadis' and other destinations which are popular with Jains, including the troika of Badami-Aihole-Pattadkal. The department is also keen on developing specific circuits. "We want to evolve circuits, which can cater to this community with focus on just one or two main destinations, or a bouquet of destinations, which will include the lesser known ones, depending on the time that such devotees can spend and their budget. And this is not just during the Mahamastakabhisheka, but even before and after since the event will provide a platform for us to promote these circuits," sources said. The last time the Mahamastakabhisheka was held, an estimated five lakh Jain pilgrims participated in the religious event. This time around, the department estimates at least a 25 per cent increase, if not more. - News Courtesy: Times of India |
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KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT RELEASES RS. 25 CRORES FOR MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA |
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Bangalore (Karnataka), November 30: The Government of Karnataka has released a sum of rupees 25 crores for the preparations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola to be held in 2006. The chief minister of Karnataka Sri Dharamsingh announced this in a press meet at Bangalore. He was speaking after attending a meeting organised to review the preparations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha. While briefing the press persons about the steps taken by the Government of Karnataka for the success of this mega event he said that here after the Hassan district in charge minister Sri H.D.Revanna would be conducting the regular monthly meeting to review the Mahamasthakabhishekha preparations and he would be conducting the same once in two months. He said that the Government is expecting around 25 lakh visitors for the mega event from India and abroad. He expressed his satisfaction over the preparations. He expressed a hope that the Hassan-Shravanabelagola railway line would be completed by March 2005. He said that the central Government would be urged upon to complete the Bangalore-Shravanabelagola railway line by January 2006 and thereby making way for the easy transportation of the pilgrims and tourists visiting Shravanabelagola. It could be recalled here that the present UPA Government at the centre have reserved certain amount for the completion of this much awaited railway line in its budget for the year 2004-2005. He promised that special funds would be reserved in the forth coming state budget for the year 2005-06 for the development of roads connecting Shravanabelagola, establishing a sub electricity distribution centre to ensure 24 hours electricity supply at the centre, upgrading the local hospital to 50 beds strength, construction of guest houses for the visitors, construction of a small domestic airport at Hassan for the tourists, providing continuous drinking water facility to Shravanabelagola from the Hemavathi river. He also said that due attention has been paid towards the beautification of Shravanabelagola, construction of toilets & bath houses, construction of small towns and at providing other necessary facilities. The meeting was presided over by the chief minister. The Public Works Department minister Sri H.D.Revanna, chief whip Sri Abhaychandra Jain, member of the legislative council Sri M.R.Tanga, the Shravanabelagola M.L.A. Sri C.S.Puttegowda, Sri Nirmal Kumar Surana, Sri D.Surendra Kumar of Dharmasthala, chief secretary to the Government of Karnataka Sri K.K.Mishra, state police chief Sri S.N.Borker, chief secretary of the finance department Sri K.P.Pandey, secretary of the revenue department Smt. Gowri Trivedi, south zone I.G.P. Sri Bipin Gopala Krishna, Hassan District collector Sri Aswath Narayana Gowda, superintendent of police Hassan district Sri Panduranga Rane and others participated in the meeting. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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STATE GOVERNMENT DETERMINED TO MAKE MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA EVENTFUL |
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Shravanabelagola
(Karnataka), December 1: Sri H.D.Revanna, the
P.W.D. minister of Karnataka and the chairman state committee of
Mahamasthakabhishekha Mahotsava celebration said that the Government
has decided to make the historical event of Masthakabhishekha a
great success and a memorable one. He added that all possible
preparations have been undertaken to materialise and implement the
same on the occasion. The central Government of India is also
requested to extend all the help in this event. The prime minister
and other cabinet ministers are met and appraised of the situation.
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Hassan (Karnataka), December 22: The Karnataka State Transport Corporation has undertaken the scheme of modernising the bus stand in Shravanabelagola on the eve of the ensuing Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan -2006. The elaborate arrangements are being undertaken to meet the basic needs to the thousands of pilgrims who throng at the place at the occasion. The busses will ply from far of places like Mumbai to Shravanabelagola. An amount of Rs.33 Lakhs is diverted towards the project. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), January 16: The foundation stone for providing basic needs for the pilgrims visiting Shravanabelagola on the occasion of Mahamasthakabhishekha was laid by Sri H.D.Devegowda the ex-prime minister of India on the 16th of January, 2005 in the presence of His holiness swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji. Mr.Gowda, speaking on the speaking on the occasion mentioned that the values of Sacrifice and meditation of Bhagawan Sri Bahubali constitute the guideline to rule the country for its progressive needs. He also reiterated that Shravanabelagola should be developed as world tourist centre.
Both the central and State Governments have come forward for the success of Mahamasthakabhishekha celebration. Many schemes have been evolved to provide the basic needs for the visitors and pilgrims and also to develop the surrounding places. The Bangalore-Mangalore national highway would be linked with Shravanabelagola, Hirisave and Channrayapattna. An amount of Rs.6.3 crores has been sanctioned for the developmental schemes. Sri H.D.Revanna the honourable for PWD and also the chairman of the state Mahamasthakabhishekaha celebration committee told that Rs. 10 crores has been sanctioned to provide water facility to shravanabelagola from Hemavathy river. The construction works have been to Larsen and Turbo. He also mentioned that anew rail link between Shravanabelagola and Bangalore through Hassan will be completed with the central Governments aid. The rail link between Hassan and Shravanabelagola will be completed soon. The discussion with the union minister for transports is completed regarding the formation of National highway in four lanes between Hassan and Nelamangala. Arrangements have been made to provide uninterrupted supply of electricity at the cost of Rs.4 crores. He lauded the efforts and directions given by Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji in fulfilling the schemes evolved by PWD and other departments such as health, horticulture, kannada and culture, forest, transportation, information and publicity and archeological survey of India. The Swamiji expressed his satisfaction in making the scheme successful and meaningful for ensuing Mahamasthkabhishekha. The dignitarites present in the function include C.S.Puttegowda the president, Sri Gurudev (MLC), Javaregowda (ex MP), Sri Abhaychandra Jain, chief whip of the Karnataka legislative assembly, Sri Ashwatnarayana Gowda, Deputy Commissioner; Sri Chandrashekaraiah, chief engineer for national highways and other were present. Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar the organising chairman of Mahamasthakabhishekha welcomed and Sri H.N.Rajendra Kumar delivered the vote of thanks. - Gommatavani |
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ACHARYA SRI VARDHAMAN SAGARJI MARCHES TOWARDS SHRAVANABELAGOLA |
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Udaipur (Rajasthan), December 12: Acharya 108 Sri Vardhaman Sagarji Maharaj has started his journey towards Shravanabelagola. He has started from Udaipur and would be reaching Shravanabelagola by the time of the Mahamasthakabhishekha. Sri Vardhamansagarji, a disciple of Acharya Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj will grace the occasion of Mahamasthakabhishekha. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), January 21: The mahamasthakabhishekha progressive committee review meeting was held on the 21st January 2005, in the presence of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj. Speaking on the occasion he said that till date invitation has been sent to nearly 70% of all the tyagi sanghs. Further he said that with the help and aids of the central and the state Governments many developmental programmes have been under taken. He expressed his happiness over the works in progress. The chief patron of the mahamasthakabhishekha Sri D.Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala was also present on the occasion. He gave his useful suggestions to the members of various sub committees about the works to be undertaken. He called upon the youth to take an active role in the mahamasthakabhishekha celebrations. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Bangalore (Karnataka), January 31: The Bangalore office of the mahamasthakabhishekha was inaugurated in the premises of the Karnataka Jain Bhavan. Senior member of the Bangalore Jain samaj Sri A.K.A.Rajappa inaugurated the office. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), February 6: The union and the state Governments have released a sum of Rs. 100 crores towards the mahamasthakabhishekha celebrations of Lord Bahuali. Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt informed this at a meeting orgnised to review the progress of the various sub committees. He said that these funds would be utilised towards the developmental projects at Shravanabelagola and Hassan district. Further he listed the following programmes for which the funds have been allocated: second stage of the Yatri Nivas (1 crore), extension of the V.V.I.P. guest houses (1 crore), developmental works of the rural roads (5 crores), renovation of the hospitals at Shravanabelagola and Channarayapatna (2 crores), repair of the roads and drainages of Shravanabelagola, construction of sulabh bath houses(2 crores), development of various state highways and others. He also said that funds would be utilised for the overall development of Hassan district. Further fe said special emphasis would be paid towards the development of all tourist places in Karnataka. Presidents, conveners and members of various committees were present and they exchanged their views about the developmental works. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), February 6: It has been decided to conduct a series of social welfare programmes on the occasion of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali. Planning is underway in this connection. Eye camps, health camps, veterinary camps, artificial leg alignments camps, religious educational camps and others have been planned. It is also been decided to recognise the works of various individuals and organisations who involve voluntarily in such programmes. Sri Suresh Kumar of the Social Welfare sub committee informed this at a meeting organised to review the progress of the various sub committees. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), February 6: In the backdrop of the mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola invitations have been sent to more 70% of all the Jain tyagi sanghs to grace the occasion. The invitations to the other sanghs would be dispatched shortly. Acharya Sri Vardhaman Sagarji who has left for Shravanabelagola in connection with the Mahamasthakabhishekha is expected to enter Karnataka by first week of April. Sri Gangawal of the Tyagi Seva Samithi informed this at a meeting organised to review the progress of the various sub committees. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), February 6: On the occasion of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has decided to ply 400 special buses. Along with the renovation of the bus stand at Shravanabelagola three temporary bus stations would be established at Shravanabelagola. It has also been decided to start information centres at Bangalore, Mysore, Arasikere and Hassan. Along with this the state transport department will organise one day package trips to Jain pilgrim centres at the time of Mahamasthakabhishekha. Sri K.B.Gulabchand of the transports sub committee informed this at a meeting organised to review the progress of the various sub committees. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), February 15: It has been decided to conduct a series of conferences at Shravanabelagola on the occasion of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali. In this connection the Karnataka Jain Youth Conference, All India Jain Youth Conference, Kannada Jain Literary Conference, All Religions Meet, Karnataka State Women's Conference, National Women's Conference and others would be organised. The preparations are underway to conduct these conferences. All these conferences will be held prior to the Mahamasthakabhishekha. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), February 15: It has been decided to conduct a series of meetings all over India With an intention of popularising the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali to be held at Shravanabelagola in 2006. In connection with this meetings have been organised at Kolkata on February 20 and at Mumbai on March 6. Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar, the national working president of the Mahamasthakabhishekha informed this. He has cited that meetings would be organised at Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore in this connection. Further he has said that it has been decided to conduct a series of meetings all over Karnataka. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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INAUGURATION OF MAHOTSAVA ON JANUARY 22ND MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA CELEBRATIONS FROM 8TH TO 19TH FEBRUARY 2006 |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), February 22: The long awaited first Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali of the 21st century will be held from 8th to 19th February, 2006. His Holiness Karmayogi Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of Shravanabelagola disclosed it and added that Acharya Sri Vardhamansagar Maharaj who graced the previously held Mahamasthakabhishekha in 1993 will grace the present Mahamasthakabhishekha also. The inauguration of the Mahotsava is scheduled to be held on sunday the 22nd January, 2006.
The Mahamasthakabhishekha celebration is held as a symbol of world peace and coexistence. Lakhs of devotees of Bahubali, acharyas and eminents from all over the world will participate in this historic event. It is expected that 25 lakhs of people will attend the Mahamasthakabhishekha. The arrangements are being made for 10,000 people to witness the event from Indragiri and 3 lakhs from Chandragiri hills. It may be recalled that the Masthakabhishekhas were held in 1953, 1967, 1981 and 1993 in the post independent period. The dignitaries such as Indira Gandhi the former prime minister of India, Shankardayal Sharma the former president participated in the events. It is to note that Manmohan Singh, the prime minister of India and Smt.Sonia Gandhi the A.I.C.C. president are expected to witness the Mahamasthakabhishekha. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), March 1: As a prelude to the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali to be held at Shravanabelagola in 2006 the Karnataka State Youth Conference has been organised at Shravanabelagola on sunday the 17th of April, 2005. All youths, men and women from Karnataka aged between 18 and 40 years can participate in the conference. The youth organisations can register by providing the following details: Name of the organisation, address, phone numbers, year in which it was founded, total number of members, number of members willing to participate in the conference and other details. Those who wish to have lodging accommodation are requested to inform well in advance. The lodging facilities would be provided from the evening of 16th to the morning of 18th April. The preparations for the conference are underway under the able guidance of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain mutt. On April 17th the procession of the Jain youth, guidance and discourses by subject experts, interactive sessions, talent exhibitions and felicitation of the talents would be held. The Mahamasthakabhishekha of Baghawan Bahubali will be held in February 2006 and as a prelude to it a series of conferences such as the Karnataka Jain Youth Conference, All India Jain Youth Conference, Kannada Jain Literary Conference, All Religions Meet, Karnataka State Women's Conference, National Women's Conference and others would be organised. This Youth Conference the first of its kind in the series of such conferences held hitherto. Sri D.Mahaveer the president of the Sri Bahubali Yuvak Sangh, Hassan is the convener of the conference. For further details and registration please contact: Sri D.Mahavir, President Sri Bahubali Yuvak Sangh, Mahavir Provisions, Near Arvind Convent, Kuvempu Circle, Kuvempu Nagar, Hassan -573201, Phone: 08172-267304/266734. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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ALL INDIA JAIN WOMEN CONFERENCE AT SHRAVANABELAGOLA FROM 18TH TO 20TH NOVEMBER 2005 |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), April 1: As a prelude to the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali scheduled to be held at Shravanabelagola in February 2006 the All India Jain Women Conference has been organised at Shravanabelagola on the 18th, 19th and 20th of November 2005. Smt. Shobha Vimuktha Kumar the coordinator of the conference has informed that the preparations for the conference have begun under the able guidance of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain mutt. During the three day conference seminars, interactive sessions, exhibition and cultural programmes will be organised. The women who have been working towards the upliftment and propagation of the Jain religion would be felicitated on the occasion. All Jain Women organisations, Sanghs and Mandals are here by requested to register for the conference. The women organisations can register by providing the following details: Name of the organisation, address, phone numbers, year in which it was founded, names of the president and the secretary, total number of members and other details. For further details please contact Smt. Shobha Vimuktha Kumar, Coordinator, National Women Conference, 262/43, Rajagraha, Ashoka Temple Road, 2nd Block Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560011, Email: jainshobha@rediffmail.com, Phone: 080-26565014. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), March 26: Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt has informed that the Kalashas for the celebration of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravanabelagola to be held in February 2006 are expected to be released on the 1st of May 2005. He informed this to WWW.JAINHERITAGECENTRES.COM when Mr.H.P.Nitin the webmaster and chief coordinator of jainheritagecentres.com and Dr.H.A.Parshwanath the editor-in-chief of Jaina Voice meet him in connection with the Mahamasthakabhishekha preparations. He lauded the work done by jainheritagecentres.com in propagating Jainism. He was particularly impressed by its professionalism adapted in reporting and projecting the event of Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali on the internet and there by creating a sensation and awareness and thus keeping the people from far off places and countries informed about the great event. He opined that youths are the future beacon of the religion and said that Mr.Nitin is a live example to prove that how youths could make a difference and Jainheritagecentres.com stands as a testimony to this. He explained in detail the various types and categories of the Kalashas and the schemes adopted so that the maximum number of people are given an opportunity to perform the abhishekha. He also gave the details of the accommodation facilities planned at the time of the Mahamasthakabhishekha. The full details of the various categories of the Kalashas and the accommodation facilities provided at Shravanabelagola will be shortly published at Jainheritagecentres.com. The readers are hereby requested to keep track of the website. He called upon the media to particularly carry the message of Bhagawan Bahubali in all their publications of the news related to Mahamasthakabhishekha. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Bangalore (Karnataka), April 10: The south zone meeting held at the Karnataka Jain Bhavan, Bangalore, reviewed the progress of the preparations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Bhagawan Bahubali scheduled to be held in February 2006. More than 700 dignitaries from the southern states, members of the mahamasthakabhishekha national committee and dignitaries of various Jain samaj's of Karnataka attended the meeting. The honorary president of the national committee Sri Nareshkumar Sethi, Jaipur; working president Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar, Bangalore; Sri Nirmal Kumar Sethi, Lucknow; the members of the national committee Sri D.A.Patil, Jaisinghpur; Sri Nirmal Kumar Sethi, Lucknow; Sri Arvind R.Doshi, Mumbai; Sri Satish Jain, Delhi; Smt. Sarita Mahendrakumar Jain, Chennai; Sri Trilokchand Jain, Bharatanagar, Delhi; Sri N.Jitendra, Kumar; Dr. Kotaria; Sri Jain Roop Bakiwal, Delhi; Sri Kamalkumar Badajathya, Mumbai; Sri Rajkumar Sethi; members of the Karnataka Legislative Council Sri Veerkumar Patil and Dr.M.R.Tanga and other dignitaries were present at the meeting. The following decisions were taken and the proceedings drawn on the occasion:
Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar appealed to the members assembled to extend full cooperation to implement the various schemes undertaken for the successful celebration of Mahamasthakabhishekha. He also immensly thanked the interest shown by both state and central Governments for conducting Mahamasthakabhishekha. Sri Dhanyakumar R.Shah of the Kalasha distribution committee said that the abhishkeha will be conducted for nine days in order to facilitate every individual in the society to conduct abhishekha for Lord Bahubali. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), April 5: Sri M.Ashok, K.A.S. (Karnataka Administrative Service) officer has been appointed as the special officer of the Mahamasthakabhishekha Mahotsav of Bhagawan Bahubali to be held at Shravanabelagola in February 2006. The Government of Karnataka has issued an order in this connection.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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