Paush dashami (Parasnath janma Kalyanak) celebrated

 Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh celebrated Paush (Posh) dasami, Janma Kalyanak of Lord Parasnath with full enthusiasm. The Sangh organized Parshwanath Panch Kalyanak puja at Mohanbadi Adinath-Sanwalia Parasnath temple. This temple is established more than two centuries ago. The Puja was followed by Ksheer prasad.




A grand procession (Barghoda-Julush) started from Mohanbadi after Ksheer prasad that included an elephant, several horses and a band. Large numbers of devotees walk through the road. The procession reached to Sri Suparshwanath Jain temple (Panchayati Mandir, Dada) passing through Ramganj choupad, Badi Choupad, Johari Bazar. KGB ka rasta, Shivjiram Bhawan et al. Devotees offered their homage to the 23rd Tirthankar idol in the Palanquin (Palki). Jain devotees were carrying the Palanquin on their shoulders. They were singing devotional songs and dancing.

The procession ended at Panchayati temple and Arati was carried out.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Jaipur, top tourist destination

Jaipur, the pink city and capital of Rajasthan state in India is a top tourist destination. Jaipur is a historic city full of tourist attractions. It is a world heritage city too.  Jaipur is called Paris of India and it is situated in the golden triangle (Agra- Jaipur-Delhi) of Indian tourist map.

Amer fort, Jaigarh fort, Nahargarh fort, Hawamahal, the icon of Jaipur, City palace,  Jalmahal, Moti Doongri are few of the forts and palaces in Jaipur. There are in-numerous number of gardens and parks such as Sisodia garden, Vidyadhar ka Bagh, Talkatora garden, Ramniwas bagh. Jantar Mantar is the biggest observatory in the world of medieval age.

Jaipur, the pink city is also a temple city. Govind Dev temple, Ganesh temple at Moti Doongri and Shila Mata temple are the most famous of those. Besides there are Jagat Shiromani temple, Chandpole Hanuman temple, Garh Ganesh, and many more. Birla temple is comparatively new one.

There are large numbers of Jain temples in the pink city. Historic Jain temple in Amber and Historic twin temples in Sanganer are worth visit.


There are good hotels, motels and inn to have a good and comfortable stay. Jaipur vegetarian food is delicious. There are several systems of public transport that help you traveling and even roaming around Jaipur.


If you want traveling by your private vehicle in and around Jaipur, there are taxi services that will suit to your budget.



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Mohanbadi Jain temple, Jaipur: Foundation stone on January 31st

Foundation stone (Shilanyas) of Mohanbadi Jain temple, Jaipur will be laid on January 31st, 2011. Program will be started at 8 AM. Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur is organizing the program in the auspices of Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji et al.

Transportation facilities will be available free of cost from various locations of Jaipur a 7 AM to Mohanbadi. Surendra Guru ji, Bangaluru will conduct all rituals along with Yashwant Golechha, Jaipur. Total nine numbers of foundaion stones will be laid by nine families of Jaipur. Kushalchand, Vimal Chand, Prakash Chand, Kamal Chand, Paras Chand Surana family has the opportunity to laid the first stone. Jatan Kanwar Vikram Kumar Golechha will sponsor the second and the Bordia family the third. An anonimous person has sponsored the fourth Shila. Fifth to ninth Shila are sponsored by Punamchand Chhajed, Prakashchand Chhajed, remchand Dhandhia and Mahgveer Daga families. The ninth Shila (Foundation Stone) is co sponsored by Vimalchand Bhandari and Santoshchand Jharchur families.

Navkarsi (Breakfast) of that day will be sponsored by Trilokchand Singhi family.

मोहनबाड़ी में नए मंदिर का शिलान्यास ३१ जनवरी को

Proposed designs (images) of new temple in Mohanbadi

Bhumipujan and Khat Muhurt of New temple in Mohanbadi on December 8

मोहनबाड़ी में नए मंदिर का शिलान्यास ३१ जनवरी को

मोहनबाड़ी में नए मंदिर का शिलान्यास ३१ जनवरी की सुबह होने जा रहा है. यह नया मंदिर अत्यंत विशाल एवं भव्य बनवाने की योजना है. इस नवीन मंदिर के लिए सामान्य जन साधारण में विशेष उत्साह का वातावरण है. खरतर गच्छ संघ के पूर्व अध्यक्ष श्री कुशल चंद जी सुराना मंदिर निर्माण समिति के संयोजक हैं एवं पूर्व वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष श्री विमल चंद जी सुराना सह संयोजक होंगे. कार्यकारिणी समिति के अध्यक्ष, संघ मंत्री एवं कोषाध्यक्ष मंदिर निर्माण समिति में पदेन सदस्य होंगे. इसके अलावा इस समिति में १० और सदस्य भी होंगे.

इस प्रस्तावित मंदिर का शिलान्यास  कार्यक्रम प्रातः ८ बजे से रहेगा एवं ९ शिलाओं के ९ लाभार्थी होंगे. बंगालुरू से श्री सुरेन्द्र गुरूजी विधि विधान हेतु पधारेंगे. स्थानीय विधि कारक गण भी उनके साथ होंगे.

विभिन्न कालोनियों से सुबह सात बजे निःशुल्क बसों की व्यवस्था रहेगी. जोहरी बाज़ार से भी बसों की व्यवस्था की गई है. इन्ही बसों से वापसी की भी व्यवस्था रहेगी. उस दिन सुबह की नवकारसी का लाभ श्री त्रिलोक चंद जी सिंघी परिवार ने लिया है.

शिलान्यास के पश्चात् समता मूर्ति प्रवर्तिनी  स्वर्गीया श्री विचक्षण श्री जी महाराज की समाधी का द्वारोद्घाटन भी होगा. इस समाधी मंदिर का अभी सौन्दर्यीकरण किया जा रहा है.

यह सम्पूर्ण कार्यक्रम पूज्य मणिप्रभा श्री जी निर्मला श्री जी महाराज आदि की निश्रा में संपन्न होगा.  समारोह कार्यक्रम के संयोजक संघ के सांस्कृतिक मंत्री श्री राजेंद्र जी भंसाली एवं सह संयोजक श्री प्रवीण जी लोढा होंगे.
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Proposed designs (images) of new temple in Mohanbadi

Everybody is well known of the fact that the Sangh is in process of building a grand and unique Jain temple at its Mohanbadi premises. We are continually thinking of an unique design and working on it. Mr. Varun Sen, a renowned architect is our architect for this project.

Sompura, (Architects of temples) are basic designers of temples as present tradition. They have made few designs. We are puting those designs (Plans and elevations).

 3D image of proposed temple 1

 3D image of proposed temple2

 

 

 3D image of proposed temple 3

 

Tal Plan of proposed temple

Paush Dasmi (Parasnath Janma Kalyanak) Videos

Paush Dasami is celebrated with great enthusiasm this year. Please view the video of Dhwajorohan at Mohanbadi and procession video in part 1. View Puja in Panchayati temple in part 2 of the video.

Paush Dasmi Video part 1



Paush Dasmi Video part 2

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.

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

Vasupujya Swami Swetambar Jain Temple, Mansarovar

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Dr. Ashok Parakh, Chairman, Private University Regulatory Commission, Chhattishgarh

Dr. Ashok Parakh, Raipur has been appointed as  Chairman, Private University Regulatory Commission, Chhattishgarh. Dr. Ashok Parakh is a renowned scholar in business and commerce.


He acted previously as Professor in  Durga college,  the biggest college in Raipur, capital of Chhattisgarh. Durga college comes under Ravi Shankar Shukla university, Raipur.


Dr. Parakh is author of many text books. He has also been instrumental to many research projects and guide to  Ph.D thesis.He writes regularly in various News papers such as Nai Dunia, Dainik Bhaskar and Navbharat.



Dr. Parakh is not only academicians but  also serves Jain society and Jainism with his heart. He is trustee of Rishabhdev Jain temple, Sadar Bazar, the main and oldest Jain temple in Raipur.

Dr. Ashok Parakh spoke about state of Private universities in Chhattisgarh in an exclusive interview with Jyoti Kothari on his recent visit to Jaipur,  Rajasthan.

Interview with Dr. Ashok Parakh Video



Pearls are not for Jain
Karma Theory


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Jyoti Kothari

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Dr. Ashok Parakh, Chairman, Private University Regulatory Commission, Chhattishgarh

Dr. Ashok Parakh, Raipur has been appointed as  Chairman, Private University Regulatory Commission, Chhattishgarh. Dr. Ashok Parakh is a renowned scholar in business and commerce.


He acted previously as Professor in  Durga college,  the biggest college in Raipur, capital of Chhattisgarh. Durga college comes under Ravi Shankar Shukla university, Raipur.


Dr. Parakh is author of many text books. He has also been instrumental to many research projects and guide to  Ph.D thesis.He writes regularly in various News papers such as Nai Dunia, Dainik Bhaskar and Navbharat.



Dr. Parakh is not only academicians but  also serves Jain society and Jainism with his heart. He is trustee of Rishabhdev Jain temple, Sadar Bazar, the main and oldest Jain temple in Raipur.

Dr. Ashok Parakh spoke about state of Private universities in Chhattisgarh in an exclusive interview with Jyoti Kothari on his recent visit to Jaipur,  Rajasthan.

Interview with Dr. Ashok Parakh Video



Pearls are not for Jain
Karma Theory


Thanks,

Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System, ISO 9000 Professional.)

Pratishtha in Saithia

 Saithia is a place near by Azimganj in Birbhum district. Pratishtha of the Jain temple is accomplished in the auspices of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Sri ji on December 13, 2009.

It is the first Shikhar vaddh Jain temple in Saithia.  It is worth to note that Jogi Pahadi, upsarga sthal (Chandkaushik sarp) of Lord Mahavira is situated near Saithia.

With regards,
Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

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Pratistha in Saithia

 Sadhwi Shree Shashiprabha Shree Ji has left Azimganj after completing her Chaturmas to Saithia, District Birbhum, West Bengal. Saithia is situated  near Azimganj.
There will be a Pratishtha of the rennovated Jain temple in Saithia on December 3, 2009. Pratishtha ceremoney will be performed in the auspicies of Sadhwi Shree Shashiprabha Shree Ji.
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With regards,
Jyoti Kothari

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He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Navpad Oli begins from September 26

Navpad Oli, a Jain festival will be starting from September 26 this year 2009. The Navapad is also referred as Siddhachakra. Jain community worship Navapad by performing nine Ayambil in nine days between Shukla Saptami and Purnima of lunar month Ashwina. The Navpad Oli is also observed in Chaitra.


Azimganj people has been observing Navapd Oli since long time with great enthusiasm and devotion. Azimganj Jain Sangh also performs Siddhacakra Mahapujan that is also refereed as Navpad Mandal Pujan every year at Sri Neminath Swami Jain Temple.

Mandal ji Puja will be performed on October 4 this year 2009.

Read more:
Festival of India: Navpad Oli in Jainism

नवपद पूजा के कुछ दोहों का अर्थ

Architecture of Jain Temples


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He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.

Reconstruction of Azimganj Dadabadi at Rambag

 There are  hue and cry regarding dismental and reconstruction of Rambagh Dadabadi and some other related issues among Shaharwali society nowadays .

I have got several phone calls from Kolkata and Azimganj during these days. There are also some comments made by Shaharwali people anonymously in the blogposts.

I have repeatedly discussed the matters with Pujya Sadhwi Shree Shashiprabha Shreeji Maharaj and Shree Sunil Churoria, Secretary, Azimganj Shreesangh alongwith some other experienced, religious and socially active persons of Azimganj. I have also consulted some office bearers of Murshidabad Sangh, Kolkata and trustees of Azimganj Shreesangh. Now I am able to draw some conclusions about the matter.

1. It is suggestable to keep the pond in front of Dadabadi at its present position.

2. Dadabadi is already dismentalled and there is no way to rstore it as it is. Hence it is suggestable to  
reconstruct it  maintaining its old look. Old architecture of eastern India should be maintained and preserved.

3. It is also in the interest of everyone to rectify serious mistakes (That occured during reconstruction and Pratistha by Acharya Padmasagar Suri) in Sri Neminath Jain temple, Azimganj. Sri Sunil Churoria has assured me of the same in a telecon.

4. Pujya Maharaj Saheb informed me that Shilanyas of Dadabadi is postponed and it will not be done on the day of Navapad Mandal Ji Pujan. She has also informed me that she had advised the Sangh to  reconstruct Dadabadi with mimimum cost. 


I appreciate both the decissions.

5. It is suggestable not to involve the same Vidhikarak as "Margadarshak" in reconstruction of Dadabadi who had commited serious mistakes during earlier Pratistha in Sri Neminath Swami temple.

6. It also suggestable that the Sangh should meet and come into an unanimous decission. A plan, design and budget should be passed in that meeting in Margadarshan of Pujya Sadhwiji Shree Shashiprabha Shreeji. She has assured me of guiding the Sangh in this matter.

7. It is in the best interest of Azimganj Shreesangh and Shaharwali society at large to avoid all controversies and leg pulling (if any). We all are united for the cause of betterment of shaharwali society and to bring its past glory. May Arihant Paramatma bless us and dadagurudeva help us. 

Best wishes.


जैन धर्म की मूल भावना भाग 1
जैन धर्म की मूल भावना भाग 2

Jain Bhajans by Anup Jalota
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Jyoti Kothari

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Jain Temples: Azimganj

Mulgambhara: Neminath Temple

1। Shree Nemi Nath Swami Temple,
Panchayati Mandir,
Azimganj.

Mulgambhara: Chintamani Temple

2. Shree Chintamani Parshva Nath Swami Temple
Azimganj.

Shree Shanti Nath Swami Temple, inside Chintamani

3. Shree Shanti Nath Swami Temple
Azimganj

4. Shree Sambhava Nath Swami Temple
Azimganj

5. Shree Sawanlia Parshva Nath Swami Temple and Dadabari
Rambagh,
Azimganj

6. Shree Sumati Nath Swami Temple
Azimganj

7. Shree Padma Prabhu Swami Temple
Azimganj

Mulanayaka, Shree Gauri Parswanath

8. Shree Gaudi Parshva Nath Swami Temple
Azimganj

Jain temples in Jiaganj and Nashipur

1. Shree Sambhava Nath Swami Temple
Panchayati Mandir
Jiaganj

2. Shree Vimal Nath Swami Temple
Amil Khata, Mahajan Patty
Jiaganj

3. Shree Adi Nath Swami Temple
Mahajan Patty
Jiaganj

4. Shree Parsva Nath Swami Temple and Dadabari,
kiratbagh, District board road
Jiaganj

5. Shree Adi Nath Swami Temple
Kathgola, Nashipur