Khartar Ratna Sanman to Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar with Khartar Ratna Sanman at Mohanbadi premises on October 13, Sunday. The event started with Mangalacharan of PP Mahopadhyay Chandraprabh Sagar and Shantipriya Sagar.

Sri Brijkishor Sharma, Education minister, Rajasthan government was the chief guest and Amritlal Jain, Chairman, Nakoda Parswanath Teerth was special guest. Padmabhushan D R Mehta, ex Chairman SEBI adorned the chair as President.  M L Mehta, former Chief secretary, Rajasthan, Justice Panachand Jain, Rakesh Sharma, former Director, Akashvani were among distinguished guests.

Renowned Jain scholar Dr Kamal Chand Sogani and Prakrit scholar Tara Daga described about achievements of Vinay Sagar.

Dr K L Jain, Hon. Secretary, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Sanjay Bafna, former secretary AICC; Dr D S Bhandari, Vimal Chand Surana, Manak Kala, Lalit Nahta, Delhi were among other distinguished speakers.

Manak Chand Golechha, President and other trustees of Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar with Shawl and turban. Dr Shivprasad, renowned Jain historian read out the Abhinandan Patra and PP Chandraprabh Sagar handed it over to Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar.

Padmabhushan D R Mehta released ‘Kuvalaymala’ hundredth book of Vinaysagar. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh was Master of ceremony (Manch Sanchalan) and delivered vote of thanks.

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Amer Mela celebrated in Jaipur

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur organized Amber Mela celebrating Nandishwar Dweep Poojan at Chandaprabhu temple, Amber on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Members of all sects of Shwetambar Jain had joined this event with enthusiasm. 

 PP Mahopadhyay Lalitprabh Sagar Ji - Chandraprabh Sagar Ji- Shantipriya Sagar Ji Maharaj Sahab started from Shivjiram Bhavan at morning 5.30 with several laymen and women and reached Amer. There was arrangement of breakfast for all foot walkers. 

 Nandishwar Dweep Poojan was followed by Ashta Prakari Pooja of Sri Chandraprabh Swami, the main deity and other deities. Upadhyay Shivchandra, a nineteenth century Khartar ascetic and scholar has composed the Pooja two centuries before at this temple only. Tradition of Pooja is being followed since then. An old replica of Nandishwar Dweep made of wood was brought out for the celebration. There are 52 temples in this replica. 

  As everyone knows Amber Mela at Sri Chandaprabhu temple is symbol of Shwetambar Jain unity in Jaipur. The centuries old tradition is going on till date. Distinguised persons likes of Navratan Kothari, Chairman KGK group, Sumer Chand Bothra, Secretary, Subodh Shiksha Samity, Mahendra Singh Daga and K L Jain, Chairman and Secretary of Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry respectively joined the ceremony this year along with many other important personalities. Mahendra Singh Daga and K L Jain also hoisted the flag (Dhwajarohan) at the spire of the temple.

The Pooja was followed by Sadhrmi Vatsalya (Lunch) attended by several thousands members of Shwetambar Jain community.

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Life Time Achievement Award to Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachh Sangh, Jaipur is glad to announce "Khartar Ratna Sanman"  Life Time Achievement Award to Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar to honor his scholarly contributions throughout his life time. . Award ceremony will be held at Sri Rajmal Surana Atithi Bhavan, Mohanbadi, Galta road, Jaipur on his 85th birthday, Sunday, October, 13, 2013.

Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar is a great Jain scholar. He had several scholarly works in his account. He has especially mastered Sanskrit and Prakrit, ancient oriental languages and Jain history. He has been awarded with several academic awards and prizes. Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachh Sangh, Jaipur has pride that he is an honorable life member of the Sangh. 

His scholarly contribution will be reaching a further milestone on that day while his 100th book will be released. Hindi translation of old Prakrit literature "Kuvalaymala" published by Prakrit Bharati academy  and Hindi translation of Jain canon "Acharang Sutra" published by Nakoda Teerth will be released on that day. 

PP Mahopadhyay Sri Lalitprabh Sagar Ji, Chandraprabh Sagar Ji and Shantipriya Sagar ji Maharaj will grace the occasion with their auspicious presence. Mr. Brijkishaor Sharma, Hon'ble Education Minister, Rajasthan will be the Chief guest and Mr. Amritlal Jain, Chairman, Nakoda Teerth Pedhi will grace the occasion as special guest. Padmabhushan D R Mehta, former Chairman, SEBI will adorn the chair as President. 

Several distinguished Jain scholars and academicians from all parts of India will also join the Award ceremony. The Award ceremony will be followed by Sadharmi Vatsalya (Lunch). All Jain fellows are cordially invited to Join the event.

It is worth noted that the Sangh has initiated Jain Research and Study Center recently and honoring Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar will be a step in promoting Jain scholarship.

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Nandishwar Dweep Poojan at Chandaprabhu temple, Amber

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will organize traditional Nandishwar Dweep Poojan at Chandaprabhu temple, Amber on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The Chandraprabh Swami Jain Shwetambar temple is an old temple established centuries before. Amber was the capital of Kachhawa dynasty at that time which was shifted to Jaipur at the time of Sawai Jai Singh.

Nandishwar Dweep is the eighth island where only gods and no man can go, according to Jain canons. There are 52 eternal temples of Tirthankara where gods celebrate events of birth etc of the Lords. The island is significant in Jain religious practices and rituals. Nandishwar Dweep Poojan is a historical event at Amber temple being organized for centuries.

All four sects of Shwetambar Jain Khartar Gachchh, Tapagachchh, Sthanakvasi and Terapanth used to join this event commonly known as Amer Mela. Amer Mela is symbol of Shwetambar Jain unity in Jaipur. The centuries old tradition is going on. We have put special efforts this year to invite more and more people from all sects of Swetambar Jain to restrengthen Jain unity. 

Nandishwar Dweep Poojan will be started at 9 AM followed by Sadharmi Vatsalya. PP Mahopadhyay Lalitprabh - Chandraprabh- Shantipriya Sagar Ji Maharaj Sahab will proceed to Amber from Shivjiram Bhavan at morning 6 o clock with laymen and women. There will be arrangement of breakfast for all Padyatri.

We hope that at least three to four thousand Jain will join the event at Amber. You are cordially invited to join the Amber Mela.

खोह एवं आमेर मेला २०१३

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