Chaturmas Pravesh of Sri Vijayprabha Sri Ji at Vichakshan Bhawan

 Chaturmas Pravesh of Sri Vijayprabha Sri Ji occurred at Vichakshan Bhawan on July 10, 2011.
Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur organized Pravesh of the reverend sadvi mandal. Procession started from Sri Mahavir Swami temple (Multan mandir) Adarshnagar and reached Vichakshan Bhawan via MD road, Sanganeri gate and Johari Bazar.

Sadhwi Vijayprabha sri ji was accompanied by her elder Pravartini sri Chandraprabhasri ji and other nuns. Hundreds of people from the Sangh were present in the procession. The procession was converted into a Dharmasabha at Shivjiram Bhawan.

Dharmasabha was followed by Sadharmi Vatsalya. .

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Inauguration of Jain library and dispensary in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami

A Jain library and a dispensary are inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami, today.The Jain library is named "Vichakshan Vachanalay" after renowned Jain nun Sri Vichakshan Sri Ji Maharaj. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Jain library.

A new dispensary was opened in the memory of Mr. Bhatewra of Dhulia who expired in Malpura two months back.His family has initially sponsored the dispensary.

Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur felicitated Mr. and Mrs Surana and Bhatewra family.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji delivered a formal discourse before the opening ceremony. An entire family walked (Pad Yatra) to Malpura Dadabadi from Chitalwana (650 KM) to pay homage to Dada Gurudev Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Srimati Padma Surana, Prakash Chand Lodha, Deputy convener, Chaturmas Samiti, executive member Sri Vimal Bhandari and Jyoti Kothari garlanded the family members. They also present shawls as symbol of honor to the walkers.

The entire program was organized in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri ji Maharaj et al.

Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri

Inauguration of Jain library in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami

A Jain library will be inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami at 11.30 AM, November 10, 2010. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will inaugurate the library. Inaugural ceremony will be held in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji. Both of them are observing their Chaturmas in Malpura Dadabadi.

There is a library hall at Malpura Dadabadi. It was kept empty or used as a residential hall to accommodate visitors.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji inspired the executive committee to start a Jain library to facilitate visitors of the pilgrimage center.

Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri

Jaipur Khartar Gachchh Sangh launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year

 Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur has launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year Day . The book bank will work to facilitate students. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh announced this today.


The launching program was organized on the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri and Sadhwi Sri Atmanidhi Sri Maharaj. The same was launched at Vichakshan Bhawan just after the  Gautam Ras.


Srimati Kamala Bai Kothari and his sons Sri Abhay Kumar and Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari initially sponsored for the Book Bank in the memory of Late Sri Heerachand Ji Kothari.



Srimati Asha Golechha felicitated Srimati Kamala Bai  and Sri Manak Chand Golechha, Senior Vice President, Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Sri Abhay Kumar Kothari. 

Sri Mohanlal Daga, Treasurer of the Sangh garlanded Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari on the occasion. 

Jyoti Kothari 

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.

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Jyoti Kothari

Akha Teej: Varshi Tap Parna of Sadhwi Hempragya Shree

Varshi Tap Parna of Sadhwi Hempragya Shree took place at Mohanbadi, Jaipur on the eve of Akha Teej (Akshay Tritiya). Sadhwi Hempragya Shree is disciple of famous Jain nun Sadhwi Shri Vichakshan Shree.

Sadhwi Mridula Shree of the same group has also observed Varshi Tap (First year). It is to be noted that Varshi Tap continues for more than two years. One has to observe four hundred days of fasting (alternate days) to accomplish Varshi Tap.

The function started with discourses of several nuns of Sadhwi Maniprabha Shree group. Vimal Chand Surana, convener of the program also delivered his speech and admired the Varshi Tap. MS. Sushma, director, Vardhaman open university, Kota, described significance of Tap in Jainism.


 Varshi Tap is connected  with Lord Adinath. He observed it by doing four hundred fasts continually. He broke his fast with Ikshuras (Sugarcane juice) offered by his grandson Shreyansh Kumar on the auspicious day of Akshay tritiya, Akha Teej.


Sadhwi Hempragya Shree humbly told that her Varshi Tap could not be compared with that of Lord Rishabhdev, the Adinath.

Pranimitra Kumarpal V.Shah, a renowned social worker and philanthropist told in his discourse that hunger is the basic instinct of all living beings. One endeavor to conquer the very instinct of hunger while observing fast.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Shree also delivered her speech.

Pranimitra Kumarpal V Shah offered sugar cane juice at first to Sadhwi Hempragya Shree to break her fast. Thousands of devotees followed him by offering the same to the nuns.

The ceremony was followed by Adinath Panch Kalyanak Puja and Sadharmi Vatsalya (Lunch). The Surana family sponsored the lunch.

Jain Swetambar Khartargachchh Sangh have organized the whole event.

Akha Teej (Akshay Tritiya): Varshi Tap Parna at Mohanbadi

Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious day