Paush Dasami festival in Mohanbadi on December 30, 2010

Paush Dasami festival will be observed in Mohanbadi on Thursday, December 30, 2010. Paush Dasami is the birth day or Janma Kalyanak of Lord Parasnath, twenty third Tirthankar. Purushadaniya Parshwanath swami was born in Varanasi some 2900 years back.


Parshwanath Panch Kalyanak Puja will be conducted in Sanwalia Parasnath temple at Mohanbadi at 1.00 PM in the afternoon. The puja will be followed by a procession which will include elephants, horses, musical band. The devotees will carry lord Parasnath on their shoulders in a palenqueen (Palki). The procession will start at 3.30 PM from Mohanbadi, Galta Road and will reach Sri Suparshwanath Jain temple (Panchayati Mandir) at Dada market, Gheewalon ka rasta, Johari Bazar, Jaipur, passing through Surajpole gate, Ramganj Choupad,  Badi Choupad.and Johari Bazar.

There will be a ceremonial "Arati" at Panchayati mandir on the eve of reaching procession (Julush / Barghoda).

Video of last year procession (Paush Dasmi)

Paush Dasmi 2010 (Parasnath Janma Kalyanak) in Jaipur

Paush dasmi 2010 Videos 

New Jain website

Jyoti Kothari

Khartar Gachchh Sangh AGM approves building new temples

Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur held on December 19, Sunday at Vichakshan Smriti Bhawan at 10.30 AM. Audited report of previous year account and budget for the next year proposed by the executive committee has been approved as it is by the general body. General body has also appointed auditors for the coming year.

Members of the general body discussed a lot on the topic of building new temples in Mohanbadi and Nathmal Ji Ka Katla after the routine discussions. General body approved construction of a grand new Jain temple in Mohanbadi and appointed Sri Kushal Chand Surana as convener of the same. Sri Vimal Chand Surana is appointed as Deputy convener of the temple project. Sri Kumarpal V Shah, Dholka has been appointed as "Margadarshak" (Advisor).

General body has also approved project of reconstruction of Adinath temple at Nathmal Ji Ka Katla, Agra Road, Jaipur along with a Dadabadi and Dharmshala.

Katla Mandir Video:



Jyoti Kothari

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

Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh will initiate building much awaited new Jain temple in Mohanbadi. Khat Muhurt (Bhumi Pujan) will be done on December 8, 2010 at morning 6.15. Bhumi Pujan ceremony will be done by Srimati Amar Kumari Surana (Mem Bai) W/O Sri Vimal Chand Surana. Vidhikarak Premchand Srisrimal will perform the riuals regarding the auspicious ceremony in presence of  Pujya Sadhwi Maiprabha Sri Ji and Sudarshana Sri Ji Maharaj et al.

The Bhumipujan will be followed by Snatra Puja and Navkarsi (Breakfast),  All are invited to attend the ceremony.

The Sangh has decided to build this temple unique one with the guidance of Sri Kumarpal V Shah. Suggestions are invited from all.
Jyoti Kothari

Annual general meeting on 19th December

Annual general meeting of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh will be held on Sunday, 19th December, 2010. The meeting will be held at Vichakshan Yari Niwas, JLN Marg, Jaipur 10.30 AM onwards.

The general body meeting will be held to pass the accounts of he previous year and the nex year budget. I will also appoint the auditor for the next year.

Honorable members are invited to attend the AGM.

Unique and Grand new Jain temple in Jaipur

American research scholar Steven Vose visits library in Malpura Dadabadi

Free food and lodging for the pilgrims in Malpura Dadabadi

Free food and lodging for the pilgrims in Malpura Dadabadi

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, November 28, 2010

Malpura Dadabadi has more than hundred rooms with attached toilets and several halls to accommodate pilgrims. Executive committee of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur have decided today to provide food and lodging facilities to the pilgrims of Malpura Dadabadi free of charge.  However, air conditioned rooms will be charged for Rs. 500/ per room.

Malpura is a famous pilgrimage center of Dadaguru Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Thousands of pilgrims visit Malpura Dadabadi to pay their homage and to worship Dada Jin Kushal Suri. There are Vasupujya Swami and Ambika Devi Jain temples along with the Dadabadi. A library and a dispensary are recently started in the campus.

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.

American research scholar Steven Vose visits library in Malpura Dadabadi

Malpura, Rajasthan, India, November 26, 2010

Steven Vose looking for books in Malpura library

 Pennsylvania scholar reading at library, Malpura Dadabadi

An American research scholar Steven Vose visited library in Malpura Dadabadi on November 26, 2010. Steven Vose is conducting research on Khartar Gachchh Acharya Sri Jinprabha Suri. Steven is a post graduate from Harward University and persuading his Ph. D degree from Pennsylvania University in the US. His topic includes Dada Jin Kushal Suri too. He visited Kekdi and Malpura Dadabadi along with Jyoti Kothari. He also expressed his willingness to a long stay in Malpura Dadabadi to extend his studies

 Sri Jinprabha Suri is a 14th century Jain Acharya belonging to Laghu Khartar Shakha. He is contemporary to Dada Jin Kushal Suri. Jinprabha Suri influenced Mohammad Bin Tuglak, the then Sultan of Delhi. He is among the most famous and influencing Acharya of Khartar Gachchh.

It is worth noted that several European and American scholars are interested in the history and literature of Khartar Gachchh. James Laidlaw, Cambridge University, UK; Josephine Reynell, Oxford University, UK; Lawrence Alan Babb, Massachusetts University, USA; John Cort, Dennison University, USA are few to name. 

"Absent Lord" by Alan Babb is included in the catalog of Khartar Gachchh literature.

It is worth to develop Malpura a study center of Jain and Jainism especially Khartar Gachchh.

Pennsylvania scholar Steven Vose visits Jaipur Jain temples

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

Muni Mahendrasagar Ji is requested for next Chaturmas

Param Pujya Muniraj Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj stayed in Indore for Chaturmas along with his six desciples. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur visited him in Indore and stayed with him for couple of days. He invited Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj for his next Chaturmas in Jaipur.

Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji is well known for his wisdom, austerity and asceticism. Muni Sri  Manish Sagar ji, his mundane son and disciple is working for his Ph. D based on Management and Jainism. He is well qualified and has a degree in electrical engineering. He also possesses a post graduate degree in Management.

A Jain institute should be opened for research and higher studies in Jainism according to Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji. This type of institute will also help monks and nuns in their studies of Jain philosophy.He emphasized that Swadhyay is the best way to attained salvation.

Atharah Abhishek in Malpura

Sri Jain Sweatambar Murtipujak Sangh, Jaipur branch will organize Atharah Abhishek pujan in Malpura in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji et al.. The program will be organized in Sri Vasupujya Swami temple, Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi and Ambika Devi temple.

Approximately 50 to 60 members of Murtipujak Sangh will  leave Jaipur tomorrow evening and stay in Malpura on the 13th night. Atharah Abhishek will be done on 14th morning.

Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji will leave Malpura on 21st November, Kartik Purnima to attend Pratishtha in Kekdi.

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 

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

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.

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Jyoti Kothari

Kumarpal V Shah and Pramod Jain "Bhaya" visited Malpura Dadabadi

Pranimitra Sri Kumarpal V Shah and Pramod Jain  "Bhaya", PWD minister in Rajasthan visited Malpura Dadabadi. Both of them reached Malpura on 22nd October, stayed there in the night and left 23rd morning.

Sri Kumarpal V Shah is a renowned name among Jain communities. He is a preacher, social worker and a religious person.

Pramod Jain, PWD minister in Rajasthan is a devotee of Dadaguru dev and Malpura Dadabadi.

Sharad Purnima Utsav in Malpura Dadabari

Sharad Purnima utsav celebrated in Malpura Dadabari in the auspicious of reverend Jain Sadhvi Shree Chandrakala Shree Ji and Maniprabha Shree Ji. It was a two days program. There was a Bhakti Sandhya (Devotional Night) yesterday. Shri Magan Kochar and his party from Bikaner and Lavesh Burad and Party from Indore were the main attraction of Ratri Jagran. They sang devotional songs through the night. Mahila Mandal of Balaghat also contributed with them. Padmashree awarded Pt Shyamacharan Mishra and his party contributed in the musical night. Pundit Mishra astonished people with his classical vocals. He started at 4 in the morning and sang for hours. 

Sharad Purnima was the last day of Navpad Oli. This was the ninth day and Jain communities worship Samyag Tap Pad on this day. Many people in Malpura observed Ayambil today to worship Navpad. 

Yesterday’s Bhakti Sandhya was followed by Dada Gurudev Pujan today morning. Pundit Mishra had been singing through the Puja. Dada Gurudev Puja was continued till afternoon. Large numbers of devotees from Malpura, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kekdi, Tonk and from many other places of India were present and enjoyed the program. There was a Sadharmi Vatsalya (Lunch) in the afternoon. The whole program was organized and sponsored by Shree Praveen Mahemwal and family.

Sri Manakchand Golechha, Senior Vice President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur honored Praveen Mahamwal and his family for organizing the program . Srimati Amar Kumari Surana (Mem Bai) garlanded Smt Kasturi Devi Sacheti, Dasot Family and Balaghat Mahila Mandal.

Siddhachakra Mahapujan and Navpad Puja in Malpura Dadabadi

Navpad Oli (Ayambil Oli) festival is being celebrated in Malpura Dadabadi with Enthusiasm.Large numbers of people from different parts of India are observing Ayambil to worship Navpad (Navpad Oli). A three days' special program of Pujas is organized in these occasion.

Siddhachakra Mahapujan was conducted yesterday, the seventh day of Navpad Oli. The Mahapujan was conducted in The Vasupujya Swami temple in the Dadabadi campus. Param Pujya Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Maniprabha Sri Ji also attended the program.

The Puja was conducted with gorgeous decoration of Siddhachakra Mandal. Dasot family of Tonk sponsored this program. Jyoti Kothari, conducted rituals and explained importance of Siddhachakra, Navpad and Siddhachakra Mandal. He explained that Navpad alias Siddhachakra is the main cause of liberation, enlightenment as well as earthly fortune. This is also the principle and root cause of all spirituality.

Vidhikarak Premchand Srisrimal assisted him in conducting rituals and performing pujan. Mahila Mandal of Balaghat and Sangeet mandal of Pali performed musical sessions of devotional songs. The entire program was held on October 20, 2010.

Navpad Puja, sponsored by Sri Ratichand Bothra, Azimganj,  was organized on October 21. Mahila Mandal, Balaghat participated actively in this Pujan. It was the eighth day of Navpad Oli.

Navpad Oli is being celebrated in Malpura Dadabadi with enthusiasm

Navpad Oli program in Jaipur and Malpura Dadabadi

पंचायती मंदिर में श्री नवपद जी की पूजा

नवपद ओली के उपलक्ष्य में आज दिनांक १९ अक्टूबर २०१० को पंचायती मंदिर, दडा में श्री नवपद जी की पूजा का आयोजन किया गया है. नवपद पूजा व्याख्यान के बाद सुबह दस बजे से शुरू होगी.

परंपरागत रूप से यह पूजा आश्विन शुक्ल द्वादसी को पंचायती मंदिर में पढाई जाती रही है. आज भी उसी परंपरा का निर्वाह करते हुए यह पूजा पढाई जाएगी.

प. पू. साध्वी श्री संयमनिधि श्री जी एवं आत्मनिधि श्री जी महाराज की निश्रा में यह कार्य क्रम श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ आयोजित करेगा.

सभी से पूजा में पधारने की विनती है.

मालपुरा दादाबाड़ी में प. पू. श्री चन्द्रकला श्री जी एवं श्री मणिप्रभा श्री जी महाराज साहब की निश्रा में तिन दिवसीय कार्यक्रम का आयोजन कल से होगा. प्रथम दिन श्री सिद्ध चक्र महापूजन का आयोजन जयपुर के दासोत परिवार के सौजन्य से आयोजित किया जायेगा.

Navpad Oli is being celebrated in Malpura Dadabadi with enthusiasm

Navpad Oli has a great significance in Jainism. Jain community worship Navpad during these nine days of Navpad Oli. It begins on Ashwin Shukla Saptami and Ends on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, the Sharad Purnima (October 14 to 22, 2010).

Reverend Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Maniprabha Sri Ji Maharaj are staying with their disciples in Malpura Dadabadi for Chaturmas. Navpad Oli is being celebrated in their auspices.

Daily Pujan and all Vidhi Vidhan are going on in Malpura. A good number of devotees are observing Ayambil Tap to worship Navpad alias Siddhachakra.

Siddhachakra Mahapujan will be organized on October 20 and Navpad Puja on 21st. There will also be "Ratri Jagaran" (Bhakti Sandhya) on 21 followed by Dadaguru Dev Pujan on the eve of Sharad Purnima on 22nd.
Dasot family of Jaipur is sponsoring Navpad Oli program and Mahamwal family of Jaipur is sponsoring Sharad Purnima program.organized by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh.

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 Festival of India: Navpad Oli in Jainism

प. पु. जय श्री जी महाराज साहब की गुणानुवाद सभा

प. पू. अगम ज्योति प्रवर्तिनी श्री सज्जन श्री जी महाराज साहब की सुशिष्या प. पू.  जय श्री जी महाराज साहब का स्वर्गवास दिनांक १३ अक्टूबर २०१० को जोधपुर में हो गया. पू. साध्वी जी की गुणानुवाद सभा १4 अक्टूबर २०१० क विचक्षण भवन, मोती  सिंह भोमियों का रास्ता, जोहरी बाज़ार, जयपुर में प्रातः १० वाजे आयोजित किया गया.

आपके सुदीर्घ संयम जीवन की अनुमोदना करते हुए पू. साध्वी श्री संयमनिधि श्री जी ने कहा की आप का चरित्र उत्तम कोटि का था.

संघ मंत्री ज्योति कोठारी ने कहा की आप जयपुर के मेहता परिवार की बहु थीं. आपके पति श्री इन्दरमल जी मेहता के निधन के बाद उन्होंने सन १९७० में प. पू. सज्जन श्री जी महाराज के पास दीक्षा अंगीकार की. आप ने अनेक शाश्त्रों का अध्ययन किया एवं विदुषी बनी. आपकी दो शिष्याएं भी बनी. वो दोनों भी विदुषी हैं. ज्योति कोठारी ने श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ, जयपुर की और से उन्हें भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की.


१२  नवकार मंत्र स्मरण कर उनकी आत्मा की शांति हेतु प्रार्थना की गई.

Paush Dashmi Video: Procession from Mohanbadi to Suparshwanath Jain temple

Procession from Mohanbadi to Suparshwanath Jain temple on the eve of Parasnath Janma Jayanti (Paush Dashmi)



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Mohanbadi Swetambar Jain Temple

Katla Mandir: Video

Katla Mandir is a temple of Lord Adinath situated between Sanganeri gate and Ghat gate near Agrawal college at Agra road, Jaipur. The temple is managed by Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur.





Map of Katla Mandir

Navpad Oli program in Jaipur and Malpura Dadabadi

Navpad Oli starts from October 14, 2010, Ashwin Shukla Saptami. This nine days festival will prolong till Sharad Purnima, October 22.

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will organize Navpad Oli both in Jaipur and Malpura.

Navapad Oli will be celebrated in Jaipur at Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan in the auspices of  P.P. Sanyamnidhi Shree Ji, Atmanidhi Shree ji. There will be arrangement of Ayambil at the Sangh Bhawan. Daily Pravachan on Sripal Ras will be held at Vichakshan Bhawan in the morning hours.

Navpad Oli (Ayambil Oli) will be celebrated in Malpura Dadabadi in he auspices of P.P. Chandrakala Shree Ji and P.P. Maniprabha Shree Ji Maharaj. Navpad Puja will be conducted in the afternoon on first six days of the Navpad Oli. There will be Siddhchakra Mahapujan on the seventh day, i.e. October 20. Navapad Mahapujan will be on 21 and Dadaguru Dev Pujan will be organized on October 22, Sharad Purnima.

Three days long Vichakshan Smrii Samaroha will be organized on 17, 18 and 19 October. Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will organize all these program in Malpura Dadabadi.

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Navpad Oli in Jainism

आमेर तीर्थ पर ऐतिहासिक मेला एवं चंदाप्रभु भगवान के मंदिर में श्री नन्दीश्वर द्वीप पूजन धूमधाम से संपन्न

  आमेर तीर्थ पर ऐतिहासिक मेला एवं  आमेर श्री चंदाप्रभु भगवान के मंदिर में श्री नन्दीश्वर द्वीप पूजन कल 10  अक्टूबर को धूमधाम से संपन्न हुआ. इस अवसर पर परम पूज्या  साध्वी श्री मणिप्रभा श्री जी की सुशिष्या गण प्. पु. साध्वी विद्युत्प्रभा श्री जी, हेमप्रज्ञा  श्री जी, संयम निधि श्री जी, आत्मनिधि  श्री जी आदि प्रातः ५.१५ बजे शिव जी राम भवन से पैदल बिहार कर आमेर पहुची. इस अवसर पर बड़ी संख्या में  श्रावक श्राविकाएं भी उनके साथ थीं. आमेर पहुचने के बाद चैत्यवंदन के पश्चात श्री भक्तामर स्तोत्र का पाठ हुआ.

इसके बाद उपश्थित श्रद्धालुओं के लिए नाश्ते का आयोजन किया गया.

नाश्ते के बाद श्री नन्दीश्वर द्वीप की पूजा पढाई गई . यह प्राचीन पूजा आमेर मंदिर में ही दो सौ वर्ष पूर्व रचित हुई थी. तब से ही यह पूजा यहाँ पर अनवरत रूप से होती चली आ रही है. इस अवसर पर सदा की भांति नन्दीश्वर द्वीप की रचना भी की गई. नन्दीश्वर द्वीप के बावन  जिनालयों में बावन जिन प्रतिमाओं की पूजा की गई. इन सभी जिनालयों को अच्छी तरह से श्रृंगारित व सुशोभित किया गया था.


पूजा के मध्य में मंदिर के ध्वजारोहण का कार्यक्रम भी हुआ. श्री विजय कुमार सचेती परिवार ने चढ़ावा बोल कर ध्वजा चढाने का लाभ लिया. पूज्या साध्वी मंडल के अतिरिक्त संघ के वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष श्री मानक चंद गोलेछा ने पूजा पढ़ने में विशेष योगदान दिया.

पूजा के बाद साधर्मी वात्सल्य का आयोजन था. इस कार्यक्रम में लगभग २५०० लोगों उपस्थित थे. श्वेताम्बर आम्नाय के सभी पंथ खरतर गच्छ, तप गच्छ, स्थानक वासी, तेरापंथी आदि सभी ने इस मेले में भाग लिया. खरतर गच्छ संघ की पूर्व अध्यक्षा  श्रीमती जतन कँवर गोलेछा, पूर्व अध्यक्ष श्री कुशल चंद सुराना, पूर्व मंत्री श्री नवरतन माल श्रीश्रीमाल, श्रीमाल सभा के मंत्री श्री धर्मेन्द्र टांक, मुल्तान सभा के मंत्री श्री नेमकुमार जैन व पूर्व अध्यक्ष श्री त्रिलोकचंद सिंघी, जवाहर नगर संघ के मंत्री श्री तिलोक चंद गोलेछा आदि अनेक गणमान्य व्यक्तिओं के साथ ही संघ के वर्त्तमान पदाधिकारियो व कर्करिणी समिति के सदस्यों ने इस कार्यक्रम में भाग लिया.

भोजन व्यवस्था का संयोजन संघ के उपाध्यक्ष श्री राजेंद्र कुमार छाजेड एवं कोषाध्यक्ष श्री मोहनलाल डागा ने किया. आमेर के व्यवस्थापक श्री प्रताप लुनावत ने विशेष परिश्रम से सम्पूर्ण कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाया. श्री कमल लोढा की और से निशुल्क कैटरिंग की गई.

इस कार्य क्रम को भास्कर T V ने भी दिखाया.

कार्यक्रम का आयोजन श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ, जयपुर  की और से कराया गया. कार्यक्रम के सफल आयोजन के लिया संघ मंत्री श्री ज्योति कोठारी ने समस्त संघ का एवं सभी कार्यकर्ताओं का आभार जताया.

Amber Jain temple

Map of Amber temple

आमेर में अठारह अभिषेक एवं दादागुरु देव पूजन संपन्न, मेला आज

  आमेर श्री चंदाप्रभु भगवान के मंदिर व दादाबाड़ी में अठारह  अभिषेक  एवं  दादागुरु  देव  पूजन कल ९ अक्टूबर को संपन्न हुआ. अमर तीर्थ पर ऐतिहासिक मेला आज दिनांक १० अक्टूबर को होने जा रहा है. इस अवसर पर परम पूज्य साध्वी श्री मणिप्रभा श्री जी की सुशिष्या गण प्. पु. साध्वी विद्युत्प्रभा श्री जी, हेमप्रज्ञा  श्री जी, संयम निधि श्री जी, आत्मनिधि  श्री जी आदि प्रातः ५.१५ बजे शिव जी राम भवन से पैदल बिहार कर आमेर पहुचेंगी.  इस अवसर पर अनेक श्रावक श्राविकाएं भी उनके साथ होंगे.

मेले में आज श्री नन्दीश्वर द्वीप की पूजा पढाई जाएगी. यह प्राचीन पूजा आमेर मंदिर में ही दो सौ वर्ष पूर्व रचित हुई थी. तब से ही यह पूजा यहाँ पर अनवरत रूप से होती चली आ रही है.


पूजा के बाद साधर्मी वात्सल्य का आयोजन है. इस कार्यक्रम में लगभग २५०० से ३००० लोगों के उपस्थित रहने की सम्भावना है. श्वेताम्बर आम्नाय के सभी पंथ खरतर गच्छ, तप गच्छ, स्थानक वासी, तेरापंथी आदि सभी इस मेले में भाग लेते हैं.
कार्यक्रम का आयोजन श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ, जयपुर  की और से कराया जा रहा है.

Amber Jain temple

Map of Amber temple

Atharah Abhishek and Dadaguru Dev pujan at Amer (Amber)

Mulgambhara, Amber temple

Gumbaz, Amber Jain temple

View of Amber fort from Dadabadi

Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh will organizes Atharah Abhishek at Sri Chandaprabhu Jain temple, Amber and Dadabadi for cleaning and purification of the idols and foot prints tomorrow morning Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Vidhikarak Prem Chand Shrishrimal will perform all rituals.

Atharah Abhishek Puja will be followed by Dadaguru Dev Puja in the Dadabadi, Amber. Both of  these program is being organized on the previous day of Amer mela (Sunday, October 10, 2010)

Amber Jain temple

Map of Amber temple

Annual program of Chandaprabhu Jain temple, Amber on Sunday, October 10, 2010

Annual program of Chandaprabhu Jain temple, Amber on Sunday, October 10, 2010

Annual program of Sri Chandaprabhu Jain temple, Amber will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010. Nandishwar Dweep Pujan will be organized as usual in the morning followed by Sadharmi Vatsalya (Lunch). Large numbers of Jaipur Swetambar Jain people participate in this annual program popularly known as Amer Mela.

 Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi, Tapagachchh, Khartar Gachchh all sects of Swetambar Jain community join the Amer Mela. However, the program is solely organized by the Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur.

Amber Jain temple is one of the oldest temple in Jaipur. Sri Chandaprabhu Swami is the main deity of the temple along with two other Tirthankar idols.

Sri Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi is situated opposite to the temple.

Map of Amber temple

Video Parasnath Padmavati mahapujan at Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan

खोह मंदिर में वार्षिकोत्सव संपन्न

आज खोह मंदिर में वार्षिकोत्सव संपन्न हुआ. इस उपलक्ष्य में वहां प्रातः सत्रह भेदी पूजा पढाई गई. यह प्राचीन पूजा विविध राग रागिनिओं पर आधारित है. श्री मानक चंद गोलेछा एवं श्रीमती मनीषा राक्यान ने सुन्दर तरीके से यह पूजा पढ़ाई.  परम  पूज्या  साध्वी  श्री मणिप्रभा श्री जी की सुशिष्याओं का सान्निध्य भी इस कार्यक्रम में प्राप्त हुआ. इस कार्यक्रम में  बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं ने भाग लिया.
संघ के वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष श्री मानक चंद गोलेछा, उपाध्यक्ष श्री राजेंद्र कुमार छाजेड, कोषाध्यक्ष श्री मोहन लाल डागा, सांस्कृतिक मंत्री श्री राजेंद्र भंसाली आदि संघ के वरिष्ठ पदाधिकारी गण इस अवसर पर वहां मौजूद थे.
इस  अवसर  पर  मंदिर के शिखर के ऊपर ध्वजा भी चढ़ाई गई. ध्वजा चढाने की बोली श्री  गौतम बोथरा ने ली.
सम्पूर्ण विधि विधान विधिकारक प्रेम चंद श्रीश्रीमाल द्वारा संपन्न कराइ गई.

सत्रह भेदी पूजा के बाद साधर्मी वात्सल्य का आयोजन हुआ.

इसके पूर्व कल दिनांक २ अक्टूबर को इसी मंदिर में अठारह अभिषेक करवाया गया. इसका विधि विधान भी विधिकारक प्रेम चंद श्रीश्रीमाल द्वारा संपन्न कराया  गया.

यह संपूर्ण कार्यक्रम श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतरगच्छ संघ द्वारा आयोजित किया गया. खोह मंदिर के व्यवस्थापक श्री अशोक बुरड का कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने में सराहनीय योगदान रहा.

यह बात विशेष रूप से उल्लेखनीय है की श्री सुपार्श्वनाथ स्वामी मंदिर, खोह जयपुर का प्राचीनतम जैन मंदिर है. जिसका अभी जीर्णोद्धार कराया जा रहा है.
मानचित्र, खोह मंदिर

प्.पू. जयानंद मुनि की पंचम पुण्य तिथि

    

Idol of Jayanand Muni at Mohanbadi

Siddhachakra Mahapujan

Sadhvi Mandal at Mohanbadi

A Hungarian tourist at Mohanbadi 
at the time of event

प्.पू. जयानंद मुनि की पंचम पुण्य तिथि आज मोहनबाड़ी, गलता रोड, जयपुर में समारोह पूर्वक मनाई गई. इस अवसर पर प्. पू. साध्वी श्री विद्युत् प्रभा श्री जी, हेमप्रज्ञा श्री जी, संयम निधि श्री जी आदि साध्वी मंडल श्रावक श्राविकाओं के साथ प्रातः ६ बजे शिवजी राम भवन से विहार कर मोहनबाड़ी  पहुंची. वहां पर सर्व प्रथम भक्तामर स्तोत्र व गुरु इकतिसा का पाठ किया गया. फिर नाश्ते के बाद सिद्धचक्र महापूजन प्रारंभ हुआ.  विधि कारक प्रेम चाँद श्रीश्रीमाल ने विधि पूर्वक महापूजन संपन्न करवाया. श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ के वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष श्री मानक चाँद गोलेछा, उपाध्यक्ष श्री राजेंद्र कुमार छाजेड, संघ मंत्री श्री ज्योति कुमार कोठारी, कोषाध्यक्ष श्री मोहन लाल डागा, मंदिर दादाबाड़ी मंत्री श्री पदम् चाँद गोलेछा, सांस्कृतिक मंत्री श्री राजेंद्र कुमार भंसाली आदि पदाधिकारियों के साथ ही श्री कुशल चंद सुराना, श्री विमल चंद सुराना आदि अनेक गणमान्य व्यक्तियों ने कार्य क्रम में भाग लिया.

इस अवसर पर जयानंद भक्ति मंडल के भक्तों ने भी भक्ति का रंग जमाया. श्री धीरज कुमार अतुल कुमार पारख की और से   प्.पू. जयानंद मुनि की तस्वीर लोगों को भेट की गई. पाली के भंसाली परिवार ने पूजा करवाने का लाभ लिया.


कार्यक्रम के बाद साधर्मी वात्सल्य का आयोजन किया गया.

खोह मेला: श्री सुपार्श्व नाथ स्वामी का वार्षिकोत्सव

खोह मेला: श्री सुपार्श्व  नाथ स्वामी का वार्षिकोत्सव 

रविबार, ३ अक्टूबर  २०१० 

मुलनायक श्री सुपार्श्वनाथ स्वामी

 

 

श्री सम्मेतशिखर तीर्थ पट्ट
खोह मंदिर

आमेर मेला: श्री चन्दा प्रभु भगवान का वार्षिकोत्सव

आमेर मेला: श्री चन्दा प्रभु  भगवान का वार्षिकोत्सव 

रविबार

१० अक्टूबर, २०१०   

 

Amber Jain temple

Khoh Temple: Annual Program

Annual program of Suparshwa Nath Swami Jain temple at Khoh Nagorian, Jaipur will be organized on October 3, Sunday.
Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will organize Satrah Bhedi Puja and Dhwajarohan followed by Sadharmi Vatsalya in the program.

Attharah Abhiushek Pujan will also be organized on October 2, Saturday in he same venue.

It is worth noted that Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur have been renovating (Jirnoddhar) this oldest temple of Jaipur.

Param Pujya Jayanand Muni: 5th death anniversary at Mohanbadi

 

5th death anniversary of Param Pujya Jayanand Muni will be observed at his Samadhi Mandir at Mohanbadi, Galta road, Jaipur on Monday, 27th September, 2010.

Pujya Sadhwi Mandal will reach at Mohanbadi in the morning. Bhaktamar Stotra path will be followed by breakfast. Siddhachakra Mahapujan is the main program of the day followed by a lunch (Sadharmi Vatsalya).

Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will organize the program.

कार्यकारिणी समिति: श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतरगच्छ संघ, जयपुर

श्री  मानक  चंद  गोलेछा	वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष
श्री  राजेंद्र  छाजेड	उपाध्यक्ष
श्री  ज्योति  कोठारी	संघ मंत्री
श्री  राजेंद्र   बोहरा	सह मंत्री
श्री  मोहन  लाल  डागा	कोषाध्यक्ष
श्री  राजेंद्र  भंसाली	सांस्कृतिक मंत्री
श्री  प्रेमचंद  गोलेछा	भण्डारक
श्री  पदम्   चंद गोलेछा	मंदिर  दादाबाड़ी  मंत्री
श्रीमती  मनीषा  राक्यान	मंत्री  महिला  विभाग
श्री  अशोक  डागा	मंत्री  बर्तन   विभाग
श्री  विक्रम  गोलेछा
श्री  विजय  मेहता
श्रीमती  निर्मला  पुंगलिया
श्री  त्रिलोक  चंद  गोलेछा
श्री  पदम्  चंद  मेहता
श्री  प्रवीन  लोढ़ा
श्रीमती  अमिता  भंडारी
श्री  यशवंत  गोलेछा
श्री  प्रकाश  खवाड
श्री  प्रकाश  बांठिया
श्री  संजय  छाजेड
श्री  प्रताप  चंद  लुनावत
श्री  महेश  महमवाल
श्री  अशोक  बुरड
श्री  अजित  भंडारी
श्री  पदम्  चौधरी
श्री  अनिल  लुनिया
श्री  प्रकाश  छाजेड
श्री  सोहनलाल  सुराना
श्री  विमल  भंडारी
श्री  सुनील  जैन  (महमवाल  )

Executive committee: Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur

Shri Manak Chand Golecha	Senior Vice President
Shri Rajendra Chhajed	Vice President
Shri Jyoti Kothari	Secretary
Shri Rajendra  Bohra	Joint Secretary
Shri Mohan Lal Daga	Treasurer
Shri Rajendra Bhansali	Cultural Secretary
Shri Premchand Golecha	Bhandarak
Shri Padam Chand Golecha	Mandir Dadabadi Mantri
Shrimati Manisha Rakyan	Mantri Mahila Vibhag
Shri Ashok Daga	Mantri Bartan Vibhag
Shri Vikram Golechha
Shri Vijay Mehta
Shrimati Nirmala Pungalia
Shri Trilok Chand Golecha
Shri Padam Chand Mehta
Shri Pravin Lodha
Shrimati Amita Bhandari
Shri Yashwant Golecha
Shri Prakash Khawad
Shri Prakash Banthia
Shri Sanjay Chajed
Shri Pratap Chand Lunawat
Shri Mahesh Mahamwal
Shri Ashok Burad
Shri Ajit Bhandari
Shri Padam Chaudhary
Shri Anil Lunia
Shri Prakash Chhajed
Shri Sohanlal Surana
Shri Vimal Bhandari
Shri Sunil Jain (Mahamwal)

Suparshwanath Swetambar Jain temple, Khoh Nagorian

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Jirnoddhar (Repairing) work of this oldest Jain temple in Jaipur is going on in full swing. An old Patt of Sammet Shikhar is the specialty of this temple. One can worship (offer Puja) to each and every Tonk of Sammet Shikhar in this patt.

Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh Organize a fair (Mela) in Khoh temple every alternate year. The fair (Khoh Mela) will be organized on October 3, this year.

Vasupujya Swami Swetambar Jain Temple, Mansarovar

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Mahavira Swami Swetambar Jain temple, Tonk Phatak

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Sanganer Dadabadi

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Vichakshan Yatri Niwas (Dharamshala)

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Jin Kushal Suri Dadabari, Malpura

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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

Chandaprabhu Swetambar Jain Temple and Dadabari (Amber Temple)

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Rishabdev Temple (Katla Mandir)

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Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan and Vichakshan Bhawan

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Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan and Vichakshan Bhawan are situated at MSB Ka Rasta, 2nd cross, Johri Bazar, Jaipur. Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan is the official head quarter of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur. The building is named after Shivji Ram Ji Maharaj, a famous Jain saint of 19th century, who breathed his last in Jaipur. There is a large hall in the top floor of Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan that is used for Pravachan and other religious functions. There are few rooms for the stay of Jain tourists (Yatri). A Bhojan shala and a Ayambil shala are also run in the premises.

Vichakshan Bhawan is situated opposite to Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan. It was renovated in 1980 from its older version Imliwali Dharamshala and named after renowned Jain nun Pravartini Sri Vichakshan Sri Ji Maharaj. She had titles like Samata Murti and Jain Kokila. She also breathed her last in Jaipur.

Vichakshan Bhawan is mainly used for the stay of Jain monks and nuns. Daily Samayik, Pratikraman, Swadhyay and Pravachan are also organized at Vichakshan Bhawan. There is a Gyan Bhandar (Old manuscripts) and a library in the top floor of this building.

Mohanbadi Swetambar Jain Temple, Dadabadi and Samadhi Mandir

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Mohanbadi is one of the historical Swetambar Jain religious place in Jaipur situated between Surajpole gate and Galta at Surajpole road, Jaipur. The premises is managed by Shri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur.

Sri Sanwalia Parasnath Temple and Dadabadi were built in the 18h century. We are in process of collecting and publishing history of this Jain heritage site.

There are black colored stone idol of Sanwalia Parasnath and a white marble feet print of Lord Rishabhdev, the Adinath along with some other idols and Dada Jin Kushal Suri feet print. The temple is an explicit example of Mogul- Rajput school of architecture with beautiful wall paintings.

An old Dadabadi along with Shantivijay Suri Guru Mandir are also situated in this premises in the left side of the Parasnath temple.

Funeral ceremonials of Jain monks and nuns (Sadhu / Sadhwi) are used to take place at Mohanbadi since centuries. Samadhi Mandir of several Jain saints such as Shivji Ram Ji Maharaj, Pujya Jayanand muni, Pujya Punya Sri Ji Maharaj, Samata Murti Sri Vichakshan Sri ji Maharaj and Agam Jyoti Pravartini Sri Sajjan Sri ji Maharaj are built inside the premises.

Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur is building a five floored air conditioned Dharamshala with all modern amenities at Mohanbadi premises.