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
