Happy Dhanteras and Diwali !!

 Dear all, We are at the brink of Diwali, the Nirvan day of Lord Mahavir. I personally and on behalf of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur wish all of you a very Happy Dhan Teras, Diwali and New year (Veer Samvat). May Lord Mahavira and Gautam Swami bless you with all joys and happiness.

Festival of India: Dhan Teras and Diwali

Festival of India: Diwali in Jaipur

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

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.

Diwali and Gyan Panchami program at Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan

Pujya Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri ji and Atmanidhi Sri Ji will deliver Diwali (Dipavali) pravachan on November 4, 5 and 6 from 9.00 AM onwards at Vichakshan Bhawan.

Dipavali (Deepavali) festival is celebrated in Jainism to worship and celebrate Nirvan Utsav (Salvation) of Lord Mahavira. Hence, it is also called Mahavira Nirvan Utsav.

Nirvan Laddu on the eve of Diwali will be offered at Sri Suparshwanath Jain temple (Panchayati Mandir), Dara, Gheewalon Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar at 5.00 AM on November 7, 2010. The same will be offered at Leeladhar Ji Ka Upasra (Swetambar School) at 5.30 AM.

The program will be followed by Gautam Ras at Vichakshan Bhawan, MSB Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Jaipur from 6 AM Onwards.

Gyan Panchami will be celebrated on November 10 at the same place.

Contact 2563884 for more details.

Jyoti Kothari