Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Free food and lodging for the pilgrims in Malpura Dadabadi
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, November 28, 2010
Malpura Dadabadi has more than hundred rooms with attached toilets and several halls to accommodate pilgrims. Executive committee of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur have decided today to provide food and lodging facilities to the pilgrims of Malpura Dadabadi free of charge. However, air conditioned rooms will be charged for Rs. 500/ per room.
Malpura is a famous pilgrimage center of Dadaguru Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Thousands of pilgrims visit Malpura Dadabadi to pay their homage and to worship Dada Jin Kushal Suri. There are Vasupujya Swami and Ambika Devi Jain temples along with the Dadabadi. A library and a dispensary are recently started in the campus.
Unique and Grand new Jain temple in Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, November 28, 2010
Khartar Gachchh Sangh of Jaipur have decided to build and develop an Unique and Grand new Jain temple at Mohanbadi in Jaipur. Executive committee of the Sangh have decided to build an unique temple of Lord Rishabhdev, Adinath.
Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur is convener and Sri Vimal Chand Surana is a member of construction committee of the Jain temple. Construction of the temple will be guided by Pranimitra Sri Kumarpal V Shah, Dholka.
"Bhumipujan" ceremony of the Jain temple will be held on December 8, 2010 on the auspices of sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji Maharaj. Mrs. Amar Kumari Surana will conduct the Bhumipujan.
Mohanbadi is situated in Delhi - Mumbai highway near Galta. Several other temples, Dadabadi and Samadhi situated in Mohanbadi makes it a center of pilgrimage. A Dharamshala with State of art facilities is being build in Mohanbadi for convenience of he pilgrims.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
American research scholar Steven Vose visits library in Malpura Dadabadi
Malpura, Rajasthan, India, November 26, 2010
Steven Vose looking for books in Malpura library
Pennsylvania scholar reading at library, Malpura Dadabadi
Sri Jinprabha Suri is a 14th century Jain Acharya belonging to Laghu Khartar Shakha. He is contemporary to Dada Jin Kushal Suri. Jinprabha Suri influenced Mohammad Bin Tuglak, the then Sultan of Delhi. He is among the most famous and influencing Acharya of Khartar Gachchh.
It is worth noted that several European and American scholars are interested in the history and literature of Khartar Gachchh. James Laidlaw, Cambridge University, UK; Josephine Reynell, Oxford University, UK; Lawrence Alan Babb, Massachusetts University, USA; John Cort, Dennison University, USA are few to name.
"Absent Lord" by Alan Babb is included in the catalog of Khartar Gachchh literature.
It is worth to develop Malpura a study center of Jain and Jainism especially Khartar Gachchh.
Pennsylvania scholar Steven Vose visits Jaipur Jain temples
Executive committee of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur meets today at Shivji Ram Bhawan
The executive committee of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur meets today at Shivji Ram Bhawan. Shivji Ram Bhawan is the official H.O. of the Khartar Gachchh Sangh.
The executive committee will discuss on several important issues including accounts, budget, book bank, Malpura Dadabadi etc. It will also discuss establishment and building of a new temple at Mohanbadi during the session.
The executive committee will also decide date for Annual Genaral Meeting (AGM) to be called to pass the budget 2011-12.
Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari
The executive committee will discuss on several important issues including accounts, budget, book bank, Malpura Dadabadi etc. It will also discuss establishment and building of a new temple at Mohanbadi during the session.
The executive committee will also decide date for Annual Genaral Meeting (AGM) to be called to pass the budget 2011-12.
Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Muni Mahendrasagar Ji is requested for next Chaturmas
Param Pujya Muniraj Sri Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj stayed in Indore for Chaturmas along with his six desciples. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur visited him in Indore and stayed with him for couple of days. He invited Sri Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj for his next Chaturmas in Jaipur.
Sri Mahendrasagar Ji is well known for his wisdom, austerity and asceticism. Muni Sri Manish Sagar ji, his mundane son and disciple is working for his Ph. D based on Management and Jainism. He is well qualified and has a degree in electrical engineering. He also possesses a post graduate degree in Management.
A Jain institute should be opened for research and higher studies in Jainism according to Sri Mahendrasagar Ji. This type of institute will also help monks and nuns in their studies of Jain philosophy.He emphasized that Swadhyay is the best way to attained salvation.
Sri Mahendrasagar Ji is well known for his wisdom, austerity and asceticism. Muni Sri Manish Sagar ji, his mundane son and disciple is working for his Ph. D based on Management and Jainism. He is well qualified and has a degree in electrical engineering. He also possesses a post graduate degree in Management.
A Jain institute should be opened for research and higher studies in Jainism according to Sri Mahendrasagar Ji. This type of institute will also help monks and nuns in their studies of Jain philosophy.He emphasized that Swadhyay is the best way to attained salvation.
Friday, 12 November 2010
Atharah Abhishek in Malpura
Sri Jain Sweatambar Murtipujak Sangh, Jaipur branch will organize Atharah Abhishek pujan in Malpura in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji et al.. The program will be organized in Sri Vasupujya Swami temple, Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi and Ambika Devi temple.
Approximately 50 to 60 members of Murtipujak Sangh will leave Jaipur tomorrow evening and stay in Malpura on the 13th night. Atharah Abhishek will be done on 14th morning.
Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji will leave Malpura on 21st November, Kartik Purnima to attend Pratishtha in Kekdi.
Approximately 50 to 60 members of Murtipujak Sangh will leave Jaipur tomorrow evening and stay in Malpura on the 13th night. Atharah Abhishek will be done on 14th morning.
Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji will leave Malpura on 21st November, Kartik Purnima to attend Pratishtha in Kekdi.
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Inauguration of Jain library and dispensary in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami
A Jain library and a dispensary are inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami, today.The Jain library is named "Vichakshan Vachanalay" after renowned Jain nun Sri Vichakshan Sri Ji Maharaj. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Jain library.
A new dispensary was opened in the memory of Mr. Bhatewra of Dhulia who expired in Malpura two months back.His family has initially sponsored the dispensary.
Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur felicitated Mr. and Mrs Surana and Bhatewra family.
Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji delivered a formal discourse before the opening ceremony. An entire family walked (Pad Yatra) to Malpura Dadabadi from Chitalwana (650 KM) to pay homage to Dada Gurudev Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Srimati Padma Surana, Prakash Chand Lodha, Deputy convener, Chaturmas Samiti, executive member Sri Vimal Bhandari and Jyoti Kothari garlanded the family members. They also present shawls as symbol of honor to the walkers.
The entire program was organized in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri ji Maharaj et al.
A new dispensary was opened in the memory of Mr. Bhatewra of Dhulia who expired in Malpura two months back.His family has initially sponsored the dispensary.
Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur felicitated Mr. and Mrs Surana and Bhatewra family.
Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji delivered a formal discourse before the opening ceremony. An entire family walked (Pad Yatra) to Malpura Dadabadi from Chitalwana (650 KM) to pay homage to Dada Gurudev Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Srimati Padma Surana, Prakash Chand Lodha, Deputy convener, Chaturmas Samiti, executive member Sri Vimal Bhandari and Jyoti Kothari garlanded the family members. They also present shawls as symbol of honor to the walkers.
The entire program was organized in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri ji Maharaj et al.
Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Inauguration of Jain library in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami
A Jain library will be inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami at 11.30 AM, November 10, 2010. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will inaugurate the library. Inaugural ceremony will be held in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji. Both of them are observing their Chaturmas in Malpura Dadabadi.
There is a library hall at Malpura Dadabadi. It was kept empty or used as a residential hall to accommodate visitors.
Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji inspired the executive committee to start a Jain library to facilitate visitors of the pilgrimage center.
There is a library hall at Malpura Dadabadi. It was kept empty or used as a residential hall to accommodate visitors.
Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji inspired the executive committee to start a Jain library to facilitate visitors of the pilgrimage center.
Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri
Monday, 8 November 2010
Jaipur Khartar Gachchh Sangh launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year
Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur has launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year Day . The book bank will work to facilitate students. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh announced this today.
The launching program was organized on the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri and Sadhwi Sri Atmanidhi Sri Maharaj. The same was launched at Vichakshan Bhawan just after the Gautam Ras.
Srimati Kamala Bai Kothari and his sons Sri Abhay Kumar and Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari initially sponsored for the Book Bank in the memory of Late Sri Heerachand Ji Kothari.
Srimati Asha Golechha felicitated Srimati Kamala Bai and Sri Manak Chand Golechha, Senior Vice President, Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Sri Abhay Kumar Kothari.
Sri Mohanlal Daga, Treasurer of the Sangh garlanded Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari on the occasion.
Jyoti Kothari
The launching program was organized on the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri and Sadhwi Sri Atmanidhi Sri Maharaj. The same was launched at Vichakshan Bhawan just after the Gautam Ras.
Srimati Kamala Bai Kothari and his sons Sri Abhay Kumar and Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari initially sponsored for the Book Bank in the memory of Late Sri Heerachand Ji Kothari.
Srimati Asha Golechha felicitated Srimati Kamala Bai and Sri Manak Chand Golechha, Senior Vice President, Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Sri Abhay Kumar Kothari.
Sri Mohanlal Daga, Treasurer of the Sangh garlanded Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari on the occasion.
Jyoti Kothari
Nirvan Laddu offered in Panchayati mandir on Mahavira Nirvan Utsav, Gautam Ras in Vichakshan Bhawan
Devotees offered Nirvan Laddu in Sri Suparshwanath Panchayati Mandir, Dada today, November, 07, 2010 early in the morning (5.00 AM). Today was the day of Bhagwan Mahavira Nirvan Utsav and Laddus are offered traditionally in this day to celebrate Nirvana (Salvation) of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar.
Jain communities worship Diwali festival to pay homage and worship Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavira and Laddu is offered to commemorate Tirthankar Nirvana on the next morning of Diwali.
Arati, Mangal Deepak and Chaitya Vandan were followed by the Nirvan Laddu in the temple.
Indrabhuti Gautam, popularly known as Gautam Swami was the first disciple (Gandhar) of Lord Mahavira. He attained omniscience (Keval Gyan) in the same morning. It is believed auspicious to sing and listen Gautam Ras in the morning.
Sadhwi Sanyamnidhi Sri Ji chanted Sapta Smaran and Bhaktamar Stotra along with Gautam Raas in Vichakshan Bhawan with Sri Sangh.
Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh greeted the community and wished happy and prosperous new year. It is worth noted that today is the New Year day of the Jain community.
Jyoti Kothari
Jain communities worship Diwali festival to pay homage and worship Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavira and Laddu is offered to commemorate Tirthankar Nirvana on the next morning of Diwali.
Arati, Mangal Deepak and Chaitya Vandan were followed by the Nirvan Laddu in the temple.
Indrabhuti Gautam, popularly known as Gautam Swami was the first disciple (Gandhar) of Lord Mahavira. He attained omniscience (Keval Gyan) in the same morning. It is believed auspicious to sing and listen Gautam Ras in the morning.
Sadhwi Sanyamnidhi Sri Ji chanted Sapta Smaran and Bhaktamar Stotra along with Gautam Raas in Vichakshan Bhawan with Sri Sangh.
Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh greeted the community and wished happy and prosperous new year. It is worth noted that today is the New Year day of the Jain community.
Jyoti Kothari
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Mahavira Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja in Panchayati Mandir on Dhan Teras
Sri Mahavira Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja will be held in Sri Suparshwanath Jain Temple, Panchayati Mandir on Dhan Teras, November 3, 2010, 10 AM onwards. The Puja will be organized on the auspices of Pujya Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri Ji etc Thana 3.
The program is part of the Diwali celebration which will continue till November 7.
This is a traditional Puja organized by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh. Traditionally, the worshipers move a Chariot (Rath) inside the temple. This is unique and unusual in a Puja ceremony.
All the devotees are invited to join the ceremony.
The program is part of the Diwali celebration which will continue till November 7.
This is a traditional Puja organized by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh. Traditionally, the worshipers move a Chariot (Rath) inside the temple. This is unique and unusual in a Puja ceremony.
All the devotees are invited to join the ceremony.
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