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

Suparshwanath Swetambar Jain Temple (Panchayati Mandir, Dada)

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Sri Suparshwanath Swetambar Jain Temple alias Panchayati Mandir is situated at Dara, Gheewalon Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Jaipur. The temple is more than a century old. Gold paintings and Pachchikari (gemstones inlaid in marble) of this temple are worth seen. Several other Tirthankar idols are installed in the temple other than the principle deity Sri Suparshwanath Swami, the 7th Tirthankar.  

An old idol of Sri Shantinath Swami in Kharagasan (Standing)  has a marvelous look  Gandhar Gautam Swami and Dada Gurudev idols are also installed. There are Navpad, Vees Sthanak,  Palitana (Siddhachal) and Sammet Shikahar Patt too.

The temple is managed by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur. 

Jyoti Kothari