INDIA MUST RAISE VOICE AGAINST DEMOLITION OF JAIN TEMPLE IN LAHORE | |
Expressing deep anguish over demolition of a Jain temple in Lahore, Jain Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni has asked Indian government to intervene in the matter and get it reinstated. A delegation of Jain monks led by Acharya Lokesh Muni met BJP President Amit Shah and discussed future course of action after Pakistan’s Punjab government demolished the remains of the already damaged temple. |
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THIEVES CAUGHT ROBBING GURGAON JAIN TEMPLE ON CAMERA | |
A Jain temple in Sector 4, Gurgaon was robbed in the early hours. The robbery of cash and silver ornaments worth lakhs was captured in its entirety on a CCTV camera installed inside the temple premises. An FIR has been registered at Sector 5 police station and cops are trying to identify the thieves by studying the CCTV footage. Rishabh Jain, President of the temple, said the thieves stole silver items, consisting of nine canopies, three bhav mandals and cash from the donation box. According to police, the thieves broke into temple early morning from the roof. |
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SAVE GANGA AND SAVE HIMALAYAS - ACHARYA LOKESH | |
Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni addressing the Save Ganga and Save Himalayas Meeting-cum-Panel Discussion at Gandhi Darsan, Rajghat on the occasion of the 86th Anniversary of Gandhji’s Dandi March said that Ganga symbolizes all rivers and water bodies; Giriraj Himalaya symbolizes all mountains, forests and wildlife; Gandhi symbolizes a culture of Truth and non- violence, i.e. a culture of pursuit of ethical perfection as the ultimate goal of life and pursuit of selfless ethical life of universal love as its means. |
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JAIN SADHVI CHANDAN PRABHA TO BECOME MAHA MANDLESHWAR OF JUNA AKHARA | |
Jain Sadhvi Chandan Prabha, will become Maha Mandleshwar of Juna akhara during the upcoming Simhastha mela. It will be first time a Jain sadhwi will be given title of Maha Mandleshwar by a Sanyasi Akhara. Sadhwi Prabha took blessings of Acharya Pithadhish of Juna Akhara Swami Avadheshananda Giri.Upon her arrival the sanyasis changed her turban make and she was tied with Sanyasi style of turban. Mahant Prem Giri was present on the occasion. Chandan Prabha was originally Chanchala. |
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JAIN SADHVI SMRITI PRAGYA KILLED AS TRUCK HITS HER | |
A 62-year-old Jain sadhvi was killed and five others, including two women, were injured as a speeding truck hit them on Mumbai-Kolkata NH-53 in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district. Sadhvi Smriti Pragya, who was wheelchair-bound, was heading towards Jharkhand from Mumbai along with other sadhvis and her followers when the incident took place in Chhachhan Pahadi area under Tumgaon police station limits, early morning |
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108-Ft Tall Jain Teerthankar Idol Enters "Guinness Records" | |
A 108-feet tall idol of Lord Rishabhdeva, the first Teerthankar of Jains, carved out of a single rock, has entered the "Guinness World Records" as the world's tallest Jain statue. |
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Pakistan: Historic Jain temple demolished in Lahore | |
Notwithstanding a court order, authorities in Pakistan's Punjab province have demolished the remains of a centuries- old Jain temple to pave the way for a controversial metro line project in Lahore. |
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Hansratna Vijayji Maharaj breaks his fast | |
Hansratna Vijayji Maharaj, the Jain monk who completed his 423 days of fasting in a period of 494 days, broke his fast on Sunday with a celebration that saw thousands of Jains attend the event |
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Thieves caught robbing Jain temple on cam | |
A Jain temple in Sector 4 was robbed in the early hours of Tuesday. The robbery of cash and silver ornaments worth lakhs was captured in its entirety on a CCTV camera installed inside the temple premises. An FIR has been registered at Sector 5 police station and cops are trying to identify the thieves by studying the CCTV footage. |
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The Unique Sacrifices of the Jain Diet | |
Jainism goes much further than standard vegetarianism. As well as not eating meat, gelatin, and eggs, those following a Jain diet are also forbidden from eating anything which grows underground. Jainism is founded on a philosophy of non-violence, which extends to not committing violence against plants. Since bulbs have the potential to sprout and grow, Jains see the plucking of such vegetables from the ground as killing the entire plant, and therefore refuse to eat them |
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Maharashtra government approves budget for "fast-track" development of civil works at the Mangi-Tungi hills of Nashik | |
Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved Rs18.5 crore for "fast-track" development of civil works at the Mangi-Tungi hills of Nashik, where the tallest idol (108 feet) of Jains, Bhagwan Rishabhdev, is set to be installed on February 11 2016 |
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Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni eminent Jainacharya and founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti speaking at the inaugural session Parliament of World’s Religions | |
Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni eminent Jainacharya and founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti speaking at the inaugural session Parliament of World’s Religions organised at Salt Lake City of United States of America said that Ahimsa or Nonviolence is the need of present world when humanity is facing the problems of war, violence and terrorism. As preached by Bhagwan Mahavir, we have to practice nonviolence in our everyday life.He said that we all respect our own philosophies and believes but we should give equal importance and respect to what others believe in. Acharya Lokesh quoting Jain Philosophy said that war and hatred of humanity. Practicing non violence can make this world a peaceful and better place o live in. Many other religious leaders also addressed the inauguration session. |
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PARASNATH TEMPLE AREA TO BE DEVELOPED INTO TOURIST CENTRE | |
The area where world famous Parasnath Temple is situated in Giridih district will be developed into an attractive tourist destination, Jharkhand government said on Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh assured the House that the government would develop the pilgrim centre after Speaker Shashank Sekhar Bhokta directed the government for the same. The speaker's direction came following a question by members on construction of ropeways in some tourist spots.The 4,431 ft high Parasnath hill is the highest peak south of the Himalayas. The oldest of the Jain temples is located atop it. Parasnath is the 'Marang Buru' or hill deity of the Santhals of Hazaribagh, Manbhum, Bankura and Santhal Parganas. |
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मध्यप्रदेष के सागर नगर में आधुनिक कत्लखाना खोलने का प्रावधान | |
अहिंसक समाज का अपमान और राजनैतिक षडयंत्र |
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Two-day seminar on 'Historical consciousness in ancient Jain poetry' | |
The two-day seminar on 'Historical consciousness in ancient Jain poetry' that will begin on September 26 will revisit the literary contribution of Jain poets to Kannada literature. It is being organised by Kannada University, Hampi and Bharatesh Education Trust. Over 23 scholars will present their research papers while writers, poets and experts on Jain literature and Kannada literature will participate in the deliberations. |
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Book Report - Understanding Jainism by Lawrence Babb | |
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Jain Samaj Europe | |
Jain Samaj Europe is now into the 30th Year of the arrival of the Anjansalaka Pratimas of Shree Shantinath, Shree Parshwanath and Shree Mahavirswami Bhagwan. Please support and join in the celebrations which are progressing very well with full devotion and enthusiasm. |
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ACHARYA LOKESH INAUGURATED PARLIAMENT OF WORLD'S RELIGIONS AT SALT LAKE CITY , USA | |
Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni eminent Jainacharya and founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti speaking at the inaugural session Parliament of World’s Religions organised at Salt Lake City of United States of America said that Ahimsa or Nonviolence is the need of present world when humanity is facing the problems of war, violence and terrorism. |
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RECORD NUMBER OF JAINS CHOSE DIKSHA THIS YEAR | |
With the "plastic king" 58-year-old Delhi billionaire Bhanwarlal Doshi renouncing the world in a Ahmedabad ground on May 31, many others have followed him in this direction.When Bhanwarlal Doshi took the vow of diksha, the Jain monk Bhavyaratna Vijay Maharajsaheb was born. The business tycoon was renouncing his multi-crore company, his family, his house and all the comforts of the world. He stepped off the ship to embark on a journey that required him to pluck his hair, wrap a white linen cloth around his body, and live the life of a monk. |
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83-year-old Jain woman in TN embraces death after 41-day santhara | |
Marudevi Ammal, an 83-year-old woman in a remote village in Tiruvannamalai district of Tami Nadu who was observing santhara (sallekhana), a Jain ritual in which an individual fasts to death, attained samadhi at 2.40 pm on Thursday. Marudevi took the santhara vow at a Jain temple in Thensenthamangalam village 41 days ago. |
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Chairs of Jain, Sikh and modern India studies in US varsity | |
University of California will establish three new endowed chairs in Jain, Sikh and modern Indian studies to expand knowledge of South Asian religions and culture. The School of Humanities at the University of California, has the Dhan Kaur Sahota Presidential Chair in Sikh Studies, Shri Parshvanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies, and Swami Vivekananda-Dharma Civilisation Foundation Presidential Chair in Modern India Studies studies. |
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A nearly 1,100-year-old Jain temple on the verge of collapse | |
A nearly 1,100-year-old Jain temple found abandoned on a 20 cents land at Alathoor village, near here, is on the verge of a collapse due to lack of conservation. |
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Thieves strike Jain temple, flee with four idols | |
Unidentified suspects stole four idols from the Parshavnath Digambar Jain temple early on Saturday, making it the third successful theft at the temple. The police have failed to crack the earlier thefts and the temple management's step to install CCTV cameras does not seem to have deterred the culprits. |
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International Panchkalyanak Pratishtha & Mahamastakabhishek Mahotsav Invitation | |
Panchkalyanak Pratishtha & Mahamastakabhishek Mahotsav of the highest standing idol in the world carved out of single stone at the hills of Siddhakshetra Mangitungi in Maharashtra India. |
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Silent march by Jains against Rajasthan HC order on "Santhara" in Madhya Pradesh | |
The local Jain community on Monday took out a silent march against the Rajasthan High Court's decision for holding Jainism religious ritual of "Santhara" (fast unto death) as illegal. A silent march held by the "Sakal Jain Samaj" in Betul urged that the court should reconsider its decision on the issue. The march started from Jain Snathak in Kothi Bazar area and after passing through various streets of the city, culminated at Amjhira Parshavnath Mandir in Betuj Ganj area. |
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Devotees of Jain religion ask Indian judges for right to fast to death2 | |
Followers of an ancient Indian religion have petitioned the country’s Supreme Court for the right to starve to death as a religious freedom. Leaders of the Jain religion have taken their campaign to the highest judicial body after the Rajasthan state high court declared that the centuries-old ritual of santhara was illegal as it amounted to assisted suicide. "Santhara is an integral part of the Jain religion and the court can't interfere with its customs,†said the petition asking the Supreme Court to legalise the practice. Thousands of Jains, who believe in a path of non-violence towards all living creatures, earlier attended a protest in Jaipur carrying banners that proclaimed: "Suicide is crime. Santhara is religion." |
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Decoding the Judgment (on Santhara/Sallekhana) of the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench | |
The Jain religion is possibly the oldest living religion being practised all over the world. Literature in Tamil (the most oldest classical language), Sankrit, Kannada and Marathi, Gujarati etc. is also plenty. The epigraphic records in Indian landscape are testimony to Jain practices including Santhara/Sallekhana which is hailed as Vadakkiruththal (meditating facing north) in ancient Tamil literature. The PIL has been influenced by an incident of alleged glorification of Santhara-led death in Jaipur in 2006. The centuries-old practice which was not banned even during Muslim and British rules has received this jolt by this judgment in the Independent India. It must be stated that the battery of leaned advocates for respondents tried very hard to plead for the dismissal of the PIL. |
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Establishment of a Chair for Study of Jainism at University of California | |
August 12, 2015 was both a unique and a historic day in the establishment of three Academic Chairs. On this day, the Jains, Sikhs and Hindu brothers and sisters in Los Angele, USA area came together to establish not one but 3 Chairs at University of California at Irvine (suburb of Los Angeles). The 3 chairs are; Shri Parshvanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies, Dhankaur Sahota Presidential Chair in Sikh Studies and Swami Vivekananda –DCF Presidential Chair in Modern India Studies. |
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Jain Temple in Pakistan | |
Current Pakistan has several Jain monuments some dating back to several hundred years. |
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"Asthadhatu" idol stolen | |
An "asthadhatu" idol has been allegedly stolen from a famous Jain temple at Siddhawarkoot near Omkreshwar town in Khandwa district, police said . |
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Rajasthan High Court holds Jain Santhara ritual of fast unto death illegal | |
The Rajasthan High Court on Monday held Jainism religious ritual of 'Santhara'(fast unto death) as illegal making it punishable under section 306 and 309 IPC (abetment of suicide). |
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Lecture on "Jainism in Digital Age" | |
Vinod Daryapurkar delivering his lecture on "Jainism in Digital Age" at JAINA 2015 |
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POPE FRANCIS ADVOCATES ANIMAL PROTECTION | |
The Pope also calls on us all to be better stewards of all creation, noting that “each organism, as a creature of God, is good and admirable in itself.†He condemns the view that humankind has “absolute domination over other creatures†as a misinterpretation of God’s grant of “dominion†over creation. |
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SIDDHACHALAM TO CONDUCT SHILANYAS CEREMONY OF SHRI BHOMIYAJI MAHARAJ TEMPLE | |
Shri Bhomiyaji Maharaj has a very auspicious place among Jain deities. He is the protector of Jain religious places and the pilgrims and, as the Adhishthayak, guards Shri Sammet Shikharji, the most sacred Tirth for Jains. A replica of Shikharji is already created at Siddhachalam and now steps to enshrine Bhomiyaji Maharaj at Siddhachalam. |
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TRIBALS DIG UP RARE JAIN IDOLS AT RAYAGADA | |
Chance finding of six rare Jain idols, perceived to belong to the period between 6th and 12th century AD, from Biripada village near Muniguda in Rayagada district will add to the rich collection of the Odisha State Museum. The metal idols were discovered from an ancient well-like structure barely 300 metres away from the course of the Bansadhara river near Munigada, which is nearly 385km from Bhubaneshwar. |
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JAIN TEMPLE OF GANGA PERIOD EXCAVATED | |
A Jain Basadi, built during Ganga dynasty in the sixth century, has been excavated near Arethippuru village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka. In the month of September and October, a team of more than 30 had taken up the excavation works. |
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THIEVES TAKE AWAY ANTIQUATED IDOL FROM DHAR ROAD (INDORE) JAIN TEMPLE | |
July 9th, 2015, Indore : Unidentified thieves struck at Jain temple at Dhar Road and took away an idol, which was hundreds of years old, and other valuables. Police have registered a case and are probing the matter. The incident took place at Jayant Dham at Dhar Road late on night. Watchman told police that he went for sleep at around 2 am after which thieves barged into the temple after breaking locks and took away an idol which was many year old and weighted 3 kg. The theft was discovered in morning when watchman woke up. He immediately informed to priest about the incident. |
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JAIN MEMORIAL BEING PLANNED AT KONAKONDLA | |
July 7th, 2015, With the State government refusing to spend any funds on researching further into the Jain inscriptions at Konakondla, Bharat Varsheeya Digambara Jain Thirthakshetra Committee (BVDJTC) has come forward to develop the same spending crores of rupees. A congregation of over a hundred people belonging to the Jain community at the village in the Vajrakaruru Mandal of the district has decided to build a memorial in the name of Acharya Kondakunda besides the construction of a residential Vidyapeeth (a place of learning) to teach, research and propagate his teachings. Mr. R. V. Chakravarthi, credited with finding out these Jain religious places almost five decades ago in Konakondla, said that Acharya Kondakunda, who wrote the Jain religious texts Pachastikayasara, Pravachanasara, Samayasara, Niyamasara and Barasanuvekkha was also the author of the famous Tamil treatise ‘Tirukkural’, otherwise known to be written by famous Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. |
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NOW SELF-ATTEST YOUR CERTIFICATES TO SEEK MINORITY BENEFITS | |
28th June 2015, New Delhi. Government has done away to the practice of issuing minority certificates. Minority community members can now self-attest the documents and respective government institutions are directed to accept the same, across all departments and educational institutes. |
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INDIAN AMERICAN TEACHER FROM ILLINOIS DARSHAN JAIN AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL AWARD | |
July 2nd, 2015, Washington: Darshan Jain, an Indian American teacher from Illinois, has been appointed by President Barack Obama with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. |
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KOMAL KUMAR JAIN OF BAGS AWARDED FOR CONTRIBUTION TO INDIAN ECONOMY | |
For its huge and invaluable contribution to the Indian economy, Komal Kumar Jain of Duke Fashions (India), a premium lifestyle brand has been awarded with ‘ET Business Knights’ award. |
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विशेष महा मस्तकाभिषेक | |
दिनांक 18/07/2015 शनिवार को सुबह 08:30 बजे से श्री 1008 आदिनाथ भगवान् (ऋषभदेव) बावनगजा जी का 108 कलशों से विशेष महा मस्तकाभिषेक गणिनी आर्यिका ज्ञानमती माताजी ससंघ के सानिध्य में संपन्न |
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Invitation to Pratishtha Mahotsav in Sydney | |
Performing Murti-Pratishtha in our own Jinalaya in Sydney is a historic moment of immense significance for the whole Jain community worldwide. The Jinalaya in Sydney will inspire and help attain the spiritual aspirations of Jain followers in this part of the globe for generations to come. |
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Dr. Jagat Jain, past JAINA president passed away | |
With a heavy heart, we convey the sad news of Dr. Jagat Jain, past JAINA President's passing on April 22, 2015. |
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2015 JAINA Ratna Award will be conferred on- Dilip V Shah past JAINA president | |
2015 JAINA Ratna Award will be conferred on- Dilip V Shah past JAINA president for his contribution to Jain community and Humanity. |
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Shwetambar Jain meet to name Acharya’s successor | |
The Vrihad Sadhu-Sadhvi Sammelan of Shwetambar Jain community is being held in the city. Besides naming a successor to current Acharya ... |
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श्वेत पिच्छाचार्य श्री 108 विद्यानंद जी मुनिराज की 91वी जन्म जयंती समारोह | |
श्वेत पिच्छाचार्य श्री 108 विद्यानंद जी मुनिराज की 91वी जन्म जयंती समारोह 22 अप्रैल 2015 दिन बुधवार को सुबह 10 बजे कुन्द कुन्द भारती दि... |
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Mahavir Janmakalyanak Divas (Mahavir Bhagwan's Birthday) is declared "International Ahimsa Day" | |
External Affairs Minister of Government of India Ms. Shushma Swaraj has announced the Mahavir Janmakalyanak Divas (Mahavir Bhagwan's Birthday) is declared "International Ahimsa Day". |
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घोर तपस्वी साधक और प्रकांड विद्वान जैन मुनि क्षमा सागर महाराज की समाधी ,हजारो ने दी श्रद्धांजलि | |
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Four days Adhyatmic Seminar while celebrating GURUDEV SHRI KANJI SWAMI 126TH JANMA JAYANTI | |
With great pleasure, we are happy to announce that JAIN SWADHYAY MANDIR Songadh in USA has organized Four days Adhyatmic Seminar while celebrating GURUDEV SHRI KANJI SWAMI 126TH JANMA JAYANTI during Memorial Day long week end, From Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2015. |
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Trilok-Teerth Temple | |
All Jains Visiting Delhi should See this Unique Temple, Really Iconic
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Jain Temple of Ganga period excavated | |
Jan. 4th, 2015. Mandya Dist. A Jain Basadi, built during Ganga dynasty in the sixth century, has been excavated near Arethippuru village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district. |
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Padma Awards 2015 | |
These are the most illustrious honours by the Government of India for individual achievements. The following are the recipients of Padma Awards for the year 2015 in different categories. Padma Vibhushana Award - The Padma Vibhushana Award for the year has been conferred upon D. Veerendra Heggade for meritorious services to mankind.
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क्या आप जानते है के वर्तमान काल में सबसे प्राचीन जैन प्रतिमाएं कौन सी है? श्री अन्तरिक्ष जी तीर्थ का इतिहास। | |
हम सब गिरनार तीर्थ और शंखेश्वर तीर्थ के बारे में तो बहुत कुछ जानते है, किन्तु अन्तरिक्ष पार्श्वनाथ के बारे हमें अधिक जानकारी नहीं है। श्री अन्तरिक्ष पार्श्वनाथ तीर्थ की कुछ मुख्य बातें।
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PHILETIC FOLDER RELEASED ON NAKODAJI JAIN TEMPLE | |
Recently held State level Exhibition Rajpex 2015 from 24th to 27th Jan 2015 at Jaipur released picture card with the image of Nakodaji Jain Temple situated near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. |
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LORD BAHUBALI MAHAMASTAKABHISHEKA FESTIVAL AT KARKALA | |
A massive Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony that honors Lord Bahubali was performed at Lord Bahubali Karkala Jain temple. This 10-day ceremony takes place once every 12 years. The rich history of the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony is performed on a massive Lord Bahubali statue. |
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STHANAKWASI SADHU SADHVI CONCLAVE - 2015 | |
After a gap of almost 28 years, Sadhus and Sadhvis from Jain Swetamber Sthanakwasi Sect are holding long awaited conclave at Indore. A week long meet, which is being attended by over 800 Sadhus and Sadhvis, will start on 20th, March under the auspicious blessings and guidance of Acharya Dr. Shivmuniji M. S. |
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A Jain Basadi, built during Ganga dynasty in the sixth century, has been excavated near Arethippuru village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district. | |
In the month of September and October, a team of more than 30 Archeologists of Archeological Survey of India had taken up the excavation works. A Jain temple, measuring about hundred feet in length and 40 feet in width was discovered, along with seven statues atop Chandragiri Hill. The Jain temple consists of a facade, an entrance and sanctum sanctorum. Ten stone pillars, statues of Bahubali, Yaksha and Yakshini, have been excavated. Apart from them, several other relics that were used to perform rituals at the temple were also discovered during the excavation. Experts opine that the Basadi was dedicated to one of the Tirtankaras of Jainism and was once a popular place for pilgrims, along with the temples at Shravanabelagola. According to ASI officials, there were chances that four more Jain temples are present around the excavation site. |
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घोर तपस्वी साधक और प्रकांड विद्वान जैन मुनि क्षमा सागर महाराज की समाधी | |
नई दिल्ली 14 मार्च ….घोर तपस्वी संत ,दार्शनिक और दिगंबर जैन परंपरा के साधक मुनि श्री 108 क्षमासागरजी ने सागर, मध्यप्रदेश मे समाधि ग्रहण कर ली, समाधिमरण के बाद निकली पद्मासन पालकी शोभायात्रा में हजारों लोग शामिल हुए। हजारों की संख्या में मौजूद लोग मुनिश्री के अंतिम विहार के साक्षी बने वे पिछले कुछ वर्षो से काफी बीमार चल रहे थे और पूरी तरह से अशक्त हो चुके थे लेकिन गंभीर स्वास्थ्य मे भी उन्होने कठोर मुनि चर्या का पालन जारी रखा. प्रकांड विद्वान रहे मुनिश्री प्रेरक संत आचार्य विद्यासागर के संघ से जुड़े थे, एम टेक की शिक्षा प्राप्त मुनिश्री शिक्षा ग्रहण करने के समय से ही अध्यात्म की तरफ बढ चुके थे. शिक्षा पूरी होने के उपरांत उन्होने नौकरी या व्यवसाय करने की बजाय आचार्य विद्यासागर से प्रेरित हो मुनि दीक्षा ले ली. आचार्यश्री की ज्ञान साधना और तप उनके लिये सदैव प्रेरक रहे और वे अंत समय तक उसका अनुसरण करते रहे. |
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Jain temple of Ganga period excavated | |
A Jain Basadi, built during Ganga dynasty in the
sixth century, has been excavated near Arethippuru village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district.
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Theft in Jain temple Bhopal canopies and cash stolen | |
Thieves barged into a Jain temple in Nehu Nagar and escaped with 11 chhatras of silver and cash worth Rs 1.25 lakh, here early on Sunday morning. A case was registered at Kamla Nagar police station of the city. In a year, at least six incidents in which Jain temples were targeted came to light. |
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Lost Jain text on Jainism philosphy reconstructed | |
Analyses contained in Dwadasharnayachakra - a fifth century AD Jain treatise on comparative Indian philosophy - are key points of reference for scholars from across the globe who come to Gujarat to study Indian religious thought, particularly that of Jainism. |
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Four rare statues stolen from Jain temple in Ajmer | |
Four statues made of eight elements were stolen from the Jain Temple at Sewargi Mohalla near dargah bazaar. The priest on Saturday morning found these statues missing when he came to open the temple. The incident generated anger in the Jain community because of continuous incidents of stealing of Jain idols being reported since last two years. |
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Silver idol stolen from Jain temple in Udaipur | |
A silver idol and other valuables were found stolen from a Jain
temple in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, police said today.
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State fails to stop trafficking of camels from Rajasthan | |
Answers to an RTI petition show that poor coordination between various government
departments has resulted in the state failing to prevent trafficking of camels, mostly from
Rajasthan, to Tamil Nadu.
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Late Shri Bal Patil Memorial Lecture | |
All of you are aware & known contribution of Late Shri. Bal Patil towards our Jain Religious Community in getting status of Religious Minor Community in Centre as well as States. |
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Oriental Institute, NMM start digitization of Jainism manuscripts | |
MS University's (MSU) Oriental Institute on Monday started the
mammoth task of digitizing thousands of manuscripts.
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Burglars decamp with lakhs worth of loot at Jain temple | |
Gold and silver idols worth lakh of rupees were allegedly
stolen from a Jain temple here, the police said today.
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Temple Holding Panch Kalyanak Maha Mahotsav from 15th to 23rd Feb. 2015 | |
Trilokteerth Dham an superlative Jain Institution at Badagaon, Baghpat, U. P. to provide multi-dimensional services of socio-religious importance to Jain Diaspora. As the name suggests, the principal structure depicts Madhya Lok (On-land), Adholok (Hell) & Urdhavlok (Heaven). Trilokteerth Dham gives presentations through the application of Robotic Science about, how to lead a spiritually better life. Trilokteerth Dham shows how to achieve Salvation by following Samyak Darshan, Samyak Gyan, Samyak Charita. Trilokteerth Dham besides, the Jain idols also holds idols of Lord Rama, his Sons Lav & Kush & Five Pandava temples from the Mahabharatha. |
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Cook Islands issues commemorative coin of Jainism founder | |
Kolkata, November 17, 2014 (PTI): Reflecting the growing global influence of Jainism, Cook Islands, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, today launched a special coin commemorating Jain religion’s traditional founder Lord Adinath. Lord Adinath or Rishabha Dev is the traditional founder of Jainism and the first of 24 Trithankars who established the Jain teachings. |
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18th Biennial JAINA Convention | |
The 18th Biennial JAINA Convention is being held from July 2nd to July 5th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia International Convention Center and is located in College Park - a Southwest suburb of Atlanta. The Jain Society of Greater Atlanta, the 2015 JAINA Convention Board, and the JAINA Executive Committee look forward to welcoming you. In addition to Spiritual development, the Convention will also focus on health and well-being, social and ecological issues. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience for all age groups and showcase achievements of Jain community. |
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Idols of Jain Tirthankaras Belonging to 4th Century Unearthed | |
HYDERABAD, November 5, 2014: "Twelve panchaloha (five metal) idols of the Jain Tirthankaras were unearthed during the course of conservation work on October 18 at Keesaragutta, while the pathways were being laid between two temples near steps at a depth of one foot," Director of Archaeology and Museums (Telangana), B Srinivas, told reporters here. |
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Ain basadi theft case accused gets bail | |
MANGALORE, October 31, 2014: The prime accused in the theft of the precious idols from a Jaintemple in Karnataka's Dakashina Kannadadistrict on July 6 last year, has been granted bail in all the eight remaining cases on Saturday and has been released from jail. |
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Conservation work at a Jain Temple in Sultanbathery | |
Archaeological Survey of India Circle office condemned the "false" reports in a section of the press on resumption ofconservation work at a Jain
Temple in Sultanbathery in Wayanad District on October 16.
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Mumbai-Palitana weekly express train | |
Jain community members wanting to go to Palitana from Mumbai have something to cheer in the
Railway Budget.
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श्री पार्श्वनाथ दिगंबर जैन मंदिर से बदमाशों ने चुराई अष्टधातु की मूर्ति | |
नारायण नगर स्थित श्री पार्श्वनाथ दिगंबर जैन मंदिर में घुसकर बदमाशों ने भगवान दिनाथ की
अष्टधातु की मूर्ति चुरा ली। वारदात के लिए बदमाश 12 फीट की ऊंचाई पर लगे रोशनदान की रॉड काटकर दाखिल हुए थे।
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9th Century Jain Temple Used as Cattle Stall | |
A 9th century historic Jain temple located in Kogali village of Hagaribommanahalli taluk has turned into a ‘cattle stall’ and a storage room. The temple is in a state of utter neglect. Once considered a Jain centre during the Ganga dynasty, the 1,200- year-old temple is now in ruins. |
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Jain Sadhu's 180-day fasting to be celebrated | |
The 47-year-old Hansratna, a thin figure, will soon achieve what few in the community have. He will be one of 12 people in Jain history to have fasted for 180 days. A fast that is observed by surviving only on boiled water that can be consumed between 9am and 6pm. PALANPUR: Thousands of devotees thronged the Pallaviya Swetambar Jain temple in Palanpur on Wednesday to participate in Parnogat (home coming) ceremony of Parsvanatha, the 23rd among the 24 Tirthankaras. |
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Jains pitch for a greener Chorla Ghat | |
KERI: The Jain community of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra has jointly decided to undertake a tree plantation drive along the Chorla Ghat region by selecting 10,000 trees of indigenous species. |
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Jain Temples in Pakistan - Video | |
Below is the link to watch Jain Temple in Pakistan
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Jain devotees throng shrine in Palanpur for Parnogat | |
PALANPUR: Thousands of devotees thronged the Pallaviya Swetambar Jain temple in Palanpur on Wednesday to participate in Parnogat (home coming) ceremony of Parsvanatha, the 23rd among the 24 Tirthankaras. |
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Medical insurance for Jains | |
The Jain International Organization is launching a community-based medical insurance
policy.
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HINDUS SEEK HEINZ AUSTRALIA APOLOGY FOR BEEF USAGE IN DRINKS | |
Hindus are urging Heinz Australia to publicly apologize for hurting their feelings by not being open about the usage of beef in their juice/drinks production in the past. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that cow was held sacred by Hindus and was considered the seat of many deities. Consuming beef was considered sacrilegious among Hindus. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that Heinz Australia should have clearly disclosed on their juice/drinks labels the usage of beef in the production process, thus alerting the Hindus and other consumers. Moreover, Heinz Australia should also have clarified the usage of alcohol in the manufacturing of their juice/drinks as many Hindus were teetotalers and parents would not like to give that juice/drinks to children where alcohol was used in the production process. Heinz Australia should overhaul its labeling practices and bring more transparency, thus helping the consumer make conscious decisions, Rajan Zed stressed. Headquartered in Victoria with history going back to 1880s, Heinz Australia is a $1 billion company with four manufacturing facilities. |
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TAMIL NADU INSTITUTES LITERARY AWARD AFTER JAIN POET ILANGO ADIGAL | |
Seeking to honour scholars, whose works complement or spread the glory of Tamil epic 'Silappathikaram' of Ilango Adigal, a Jain prince-turned poet, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa has instituted an award in his name. |
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RAJASTHAN GOVERNMENT BID TO TAKEOVER DELWADA JAIN TEMPLES THWARTED | |
A tussle between the ASI and the Jain Community for the ownership is causing conflict and confusion at famous Delwada temples at Mount Abu. The temples are world famous for their structural intricacy and architecture. The Archaeological Survey of India has announced its decision to declare the 1,000-year-old temples as protected monuments. However, the Jain Community and the trustees of the temple do not agree with Governmental interferences in their religious institutions. The issue was started in March last year, when the ASI declared that the Delwada temples, dedicated to the first and twenty second Jain Tirthankar Rishabhdevji and Neminathji, would be declared protected monuments. The Delwara temples were built in eleventh century at a cost of Rupees twenty crores by Vimal Shah, who was a minister in the court of King Bhimdeva of Gujarat. |
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Land Slide in Malin Village Ambegaon, Pune | |
A sudden landslide on 31st July in Malin village in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune destroyed the entire village and resulted in death of most of its residents. This disaster has also left many homes completely damaged. We feel concerned for all the family members, who have suffered the loss of their dear ones and their property. We hope the Central Government, the State Government of Maharashtra, NGOs working in that region and generous individuals will come forward to TIMELY REHABILITATE the victims of the catastrophe. We also express our commiserations for all who are no more with us after this disaster |
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The meeting of Oriental philosophy studies 24th June | |
The LXXVIIIth meeting of Oriental philosophy studies was held on Tuesday 24th June, 2014 at H.Skovoroda Institute of Philosophy (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine) in Kyiv. In the seminar took part the researchers from H. Skovoroda Institute of Philosophy, A. Yu. Krymskyi Institute of Oriental Studies (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine), National Pedagogical Dragomanov University and also independent researches. |
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14 Jain rock beds found atop hill near Vellore | |
CHENNAI, July 22, 2014: Fourteen Jain rock beds dating back to the 5th century AD have been excavated inside three caverns on top of a hill in Vellore district. The beds were found on the Bhairavamalai in Latheri on the Vellore-Gudiyattam road when Jeeva Kumar, a Jain priest, was on a study tour in search of abandoned and neglected Jain sites in Tamil Nadu. "It was difficult to climb the hill because the rock steps to the caverns were almost lost over the years. Recently, the locals have built a temple near the caverns. They have also built a flight of 1300 steps for the new temple. Unfortunately, there is no passage to these caverns that house the ancient rock beds," says S Jeeva Kumar, who has excavated a number of Jain sites in various parts of Tamil Nadu. |
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Gujarat mulls creation of vegetarian zone in Palitana | |
The Gujarat government is mulling over demands for the creation of a vegetarian zone in Palitana town in Bhavnagar district following the now-concluded hunger strike by Jain monks. Around 200 monks in Palitana — one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Jains — had gone on the hunger strike four days ago demanding a total ban on sale of eggs and meat, and strict implementation of the law against illegal slaughter in the town. They called off their agitation after assurances from the government. |
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Palitana gets first long-distance train in Railway Budget 2014 | |
Jain community members wanting to go to Palitana from Mumbai have
something to cheer in the Railway Budget. Railways minister Sadanand Gowda has announced
Mumbai-Palitana weekly express train in the Budget for 2014-15 on Tuesday. The demand for a
direct train to Palitana from Mumbai had been hanging fire since a long time.
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Lata Mangeshkar records album for Jain community | |
Lata Mangeshkar has recorded an album of bhajans and chants for the Jain community and she got
herself a linguistic teacher to guide her through all the traditional devotional chants.
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KARKALA PREPARES FOR MAHA MASTAKABHISHEKA OF LORD BAHUBALI NEXT YEAR | |
The Sri Jain Dharma Jeernodhara Sangha is in alacrity of starting preparations for the Maha Mastakabhisheka of Bhagwan Bahubali at Karkala. |
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEAM BEGINS FIELD SURVEY AT MATHILAKAM TO COLLECT REMAINS OF JAIN TEMPLE | |
The State Archaeological Department has started a field survey of historic monuments at Mathilakam, near Kodungallur to find about once existent Jain culture in the area. |
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ANCIENT PALM LEAF JAIN TEXTS TO BE DIGITISED FOR POSTERITY | |
Moodabidri Mutt is archiving and preserving the manuscripts, using Japanese tissue paper. The Dhavalatraya Jain Kashi Trust of the Jain Mutt, Moodabidri, located about 35 km from Mangalore, has decided to go the Microsoft and Google way. To preserve, archive and to make its centuries old palm leaf manuscripts available to a wider audience, the mutt has decided to digitise them. Swasti Shri Bharata Bhushana Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of the Jain Mutt, who is overseeing the process, revealed that about 1,500 of the 4,500 manuscripts which the mutt possesses have already been digitised. The process of digitisation has been going on for the last three years. |
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NINETEEN PERSONS OF JAIN COMMUNITY TO TAKE DIKSHA AT AHMEDABAD | |
Ahmedabad, Nineteen members of the Jain community, youngest of them only 12 years old and oldest 48, announced that they would be renouncing the worldly pleasures and take 'Diksha'. The ceremony, called 'Vijay Prasthan Utsav', will be organised by Shwetambar Murti Pujak Jain Sangh, Rajnagar, from June 15 to 20 at Gandhi Ground in Ahmedabad. According to Shreemad Vijay Yugbhushan Sureshwarji, they are ready to renounce the worldly pleasures because of the spiritual conviction. No one is forcing anybody to renounce. Organiser of the event Jaxay Shah said it would be once- in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who want to witness the mass renunciation ceremony. |
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D. C. JAIN IS NEW CEO OF IDBI CAPITAL | |
D. C. Jain has taken over as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of IDBI Capital Market Services. D. C. Jain has experience of over three-and-a-half decades in banking and financial services. |
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CITRANG MURDIHYA JAIN TOPPED IN IIT-JEE | |
Citrang Murdia (Jain) from Udaipur (Rajasthan) made history by winning the first place in India in IIT JEE (Advance) for admission in engineering college across the country. Citrang, Student of Delhi Public School, Udaipur, scored 334 out of 360 came first in the whole country. Citrang's father Manish Murdihya is a businessman and also passed out from IIT Delhi. Source: Shri Tarak Guru Jain Granthalaya, Udaipur, E-Mail : [email protected] |
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XIAOMI HIRES JABONG CO-FOUNDER MANU JAIN FOR ITS INDIA OPERATIONS | |
The market news says, Xiaomi has hired Manu Kumar Jain to kickstart its operations in the country. Manu Jain, who was the co-founder of online retailer Jabong, had quit the company earlier this year to start his own venture. Jain had parted ways with Jabong to launch his new venture Gynjer, where he was planning to launch smartphones, tablets and wearables. |
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JAIN STUDENTS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT | |
Students belonging to the Jain community, which is now recognized and approved as minority community can claim the benefit of pre-matric scholarships in Maharashtra. This was confirmed in a notification issued by the Maharashtra Government's School Education and Sports Department on June 4. Under the pre-matric scholarship scheme, the Union Government provides schooling expenses of students belonging to a minority community from Class I to X. The scheme, which was introduced in 2008, has been a huge success in terms of response from minority students. In fact, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, in 2008, the Union government had sanctioned over 4.5 lakh pre-matric scholarships across the country, of which Maharashtra alone had sanctioned 55,200 scholarships. Students from the community who have financial problems will find the scheme useful. The scholarship scheme, according to the state notification, would be 100% funded by the Centre from this academic year. Earlier, the funding ratio between the Union and state governments was 75:25. |
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DIGAMBAR MUNI SHRI NIRVAN SAGARJI LEAVES FOR DEVLOK AT THE AGE OF 106 | |
In the late evening of 11th June 2014, the great & senior most Munishree Nirvana Sagarji Maharaj of Digambar Jain Sect left for Devlok at the age of 106 years in District of Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Rajendra Jain 'Mahavir' quoted, Munishri Ji in his entire lifetime never used any pen, spectacles and Microphone. |
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School 244 in Flushing, Queens, becomes first public school in nation to serve only vegetarian meals | |
Public School 244 in Flushing is the first public school in the nation to serve all-vegetarian meals for breakfast and lunch, according to city education officials. |
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New Jinalaya in Vashi to have 1,075 idols of the 24 Tirthankaras | |
Thousands of devotees, belonging to Jain community from different parts of the country, thronged at a Vashi ground in sector 10 to witness the foundation laying ceremony of Sahasrakut Jinalaya. |
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Restoration of Jain temples in Lahore and Gujranwala | |
The Lahore High Court issued notices to respondent functionaries of the federal and provincial governments to submit replies on a petition for restoration of Jain temples in Lahore and Gujranwala and issuance of postage stamps to honour Bhagat Singh. |
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2013 Jewel of Jain World award presented to Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah | |
2013 Jewel of Jain World award was presented to Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah, a well known Kannada Jain scholar by Jain World's senior advisory member Shri. Sunilsen Peramanu of Atlanta, USA at the Dharma Sabha conducted during Panchakalyanak Pratishta Mahotsav in Haveri, Karnatak State last month |
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गुजरात केशरी आचार्य भरतसागर जी मुनिराज का देवलोक गमन | |
दिगंबर जैन समाज जे प्रमुख संत गुजरात केशरी आचार्य श्री 108 भरतसागरजी मुनिराज का देवलोक गमन शुक्रवार की शाम 4:33 बजे सोनकच्छ के निकट पुष्पगिरी तीर्थ पर हो गया
आचार्य श्री आज ही देवास तरफ से विहार करते हुए पुष्पगिरी पहुचे थे प्राप्त जानकारी के अनुसार आचार्य श्री को गुरुवार को हल्का हृदयाघात हुआ था लेकिन साधू धर्म के चलते उन्होंने उपचार लेने से मना कर दिया था
आज स्वास्थ्य बिगड़ने पर भक्तो ने उनके प्राथमिक उपचार की व्यवस्था की थी लेकिन समाधी लींन होकर अन्तत: उन्होंने देह त्याग कर दिया
आचार्य श्री का अंतिम सस्कार शनिवार को पुष्प गिरी में ही होगा |
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Shree 1008 Siddhachakra Mahamandal Vidhan - New Delhi | |
Shree 1008 Siddhachakra Mahamandal Vidhan |
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जैन अल्पसंख्यक, तो आप नाराज क्यूँ हैं ? | |
केंद्र सरकार ने जैन समाज को केंद्रीय स्तर पर अल्पसंख्यक घोषित कर के एक ऐतिहासिक फैसला लिया है और जैनों को उनके मौलिक अधिकारों से जिससे वे शुरू से ही वंचित थे ,पूर्ण बना दिया है |इस ऐतिहासिक फैसले को लेकर जहाँ एक तरफ जैन समाज में चारों तरफ खुशी की लहर व्याप्त है वहीँ दूसरी तरफ कुछ संगठनों में और राजनैतिक पार्टियों में अंदर ही अंदर आक्रोश भी दिखाई दे रहा है | हमारे कुछ एक मित्र जिनमें जैन भी है और अन्य भी मुझे फोन करके कई तरह के प्रश्न कर रहे हैं |हो सकता है ऐसे प्रश्न आप सभी को भी आंदोलित कर रहे हों |मैंने उनके प्रश्नों के जबाब अपनी समझ से जो दिए वो मैं यहाँ प्रस्तुत कर रहा हूँ |
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Jain Minority Status - Confusions, Facts & Myths | |
The reaction of many people to the granting of the minority status to Jains by the Central Government is akin to the reaction of this farmer if the expectation is of Jains getting some extraordinary privilege due to the minority status. |
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JAINS ARE NATIONALLY MINORITY | |
Union cabinet in a cabinet meeting approved minority to jain community at national level after 2 decades. |
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Haveri Panchakalyanak | |
Haveri, Karnatak, Shree 1008 Neminathswami Temple - Panchakalyan Pratishta Mahothsav |
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Jains to be in list of minority communities | |
Jains to be in list of minority communities, Govt set to unveil Equal Opportunity Commission |
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Deepangudi , Tamil Nadu, Sri 1008 Adinath Swami Temple Panchakalyan Mahostsav | |
Panchakalyan Prathista Mahothsav |
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Ravinder Jain and Purshottam Jain felicitated | |
Ravinder Jain and Purshottam Jain felicitated for translating Jain scriptures into Punjabi. |
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“Jewels of Jain World” Award | |
Jain World Foundation USA is pleased to announce the 2012 Jewels of Jain World Award. This award, announced on Diwali day of 2013 is conferred on:
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सी. बी. आई. जांच शुरू न होने से जैन समाज में रोष | |
इन्टरनेट पर गैरकानूनी रूप से 11वीं सदी की भगवान पार्श्वनाथ की प्रतिमा की नीलामी द्वारा विक्री और मूडबद्री की चोरी की सी. बी. आई. जांच शुरू न होने से जैन समाज में रोष |
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Samaysar Tatparyavritti granth prakashan | |
Intimation letter of Samaysar Tatparyavritti granth prakashan program. |
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Noble Perspective behind Morpicchi , Ogha & Katashna | |
Its really sad that ignorantly or knowingly at times , Jain community and its sentiments are hurted . So an able clarification is provided here from a basic jain layman.
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Donations for Jinalay / Education Centre in Sydney, Australia | |
Sydney Jain Mandal (SJM) has undertaken a project to build Jain Education Centre/Jinalay in Sydney, Australia. The centre will be focal point of promoting Jain principles and provide a social platform for people following Jain principles. |
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विश्व अहिंसा दिवस | |
विश्व अहिंसा दिवस, महात्मा गाँधी जयंती पर आचार्य श्री ज्ञानसागर जी मुनिराज के सानिध्य में 2 अक्टूबर 2013 को विशाल अहिंसा यात्रा व अहिंसा सम्मेलन |
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डाक टिकट का विमोचन | |
गुरूणाम गुरू आचार्य श्री ज्ञानसागर जी महाराज जी के डाक टिकट का विमोचन आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर महाराज जी के ससंघ सानिध्य में रामटेक में हुआ। |
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वन मंत्रालय द्वारा वन्य जीव संरक्षण अधिनियम के संशोधन में मोर पंख को धार्मिक उपयोग हेतु प्रतिबन्ध मुक्त न रखने पर रोष | |
वन मंत्रालय द्वारा वन्य जीव संरक्षण अधिनियम,1972 में संशोधन करके राज्य सभा में दिनांक 5 अगस्त 2013 को बिल न. 31 प्रस्तुत किया गया! इस बिल के अनुछेद 51 व 51ए के अंतर्गत वन्य जीव संरक्षण अधिनियम की अनुसूची-I के अंतर्गत मोर संरक्षित होने के कारण मोर पंख के खरीदने, बेचने, हस्तांतरित करने, व्यापार करने और बेचने हेतु प्रदर्शित करना जुर्म माना गया है और ऐसा करने पर सजा के तौर पर 7 साल तक की कैद और 15 लाख रूपये तक का जुर्माने का प्रावधान किया गया है, परन्तु इस बिल में मोर पंख का धार्मिक उपयोग हेतु छूट का कोई प्रावधान नहीं रखा गया है! |
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Navanu yatra at palitana from 17-11-2013 | |
Smt Kanchanbai Kesarimalji Bhandari Charitable Trust is organising navanu yatra at palitana from 17-11-2013. All jains are invited to join and for detail visit www.girirajnavanu.com |
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Rajat Diksha Mahotsav at Hastinapur | |
Below are details related to Rajat Diksha Mahotsav to be help at Jambudweep, Hastinapur on 16-17 of August 2013
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Basadi theft case: Jeweller held in Chhattisgarh, brought to Moodbidri | |
Mangalore, Aug 6: In connection to the theft at Siddantha Darshan Mandir in Guru Basadi, Moodbidri, police have a jeweller from Durg in Chattisgarh. The arrested is identified as Rajaji Subhash Santati (47). He was arrested by Mangalore police on Sunday August 4. The accused has been produced in the court and sent to police custody till August 14. He was arrested by the police for purchasing stolen idols from the accused.Prime accused Santhosh Das who was arrested earlier had sold the idols to Subhash. |
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SOAS Centre of Jaina Studies | |
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Clippings of Jain Minority Status | |
Below are the are clippings from Punjab Kesari, Delhi and Hindusthan regarding the Minority Status
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Jainlogy Course in Chennai | |
Please find attached a brochure of M.A in Jainlogy degree course being offered by University of Madras, Chennai, India. Dr. Priya is the HOD of the department.
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Dr. Brianne Donaldson appointed Asst.Professor and Director for Center for Jain Studies at Claremont Lincoln university | |
May 27, 2013, Claremont, California. Claremont Lincoln University ( CLU) announced the appointment of Dr. Brianne Donaldson as the first Asst. Professor and Director of the Center for Jain Studies at CLU. This is a very exciting news. Dr. Donaldson, scholar of the spiritual traditions of India, philosopher, and activist.. |
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Information on Jain Milan 2013 | |
Jain Milan 2013
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Times of India Published an Article about Our census on 24/05/2013 | |
Times of India Published an Article about Our census on 24/05/2013,Thanks to Dr,N.K.Ajitha Doss and Mr.Saju,TOI for the initiative. |
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Jain Center of America Scholars Lecture Series at Shri Siddhachalam Jain Tirth | |
Jain Center of America (JCA) has planned an intensive JAIN Academic Lecture Series at Shri Siddhachalam Jain Tirth from Friday - June 28, 2013 to Sunday - June 30, 2013. The JCA Academic Series is limited to the First 75 Attendees Only on a first-serve basis. |
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Jain muni attacked in Agra | |
एत्मादपुर (आगरा, उप्र ) में कल शाम पूज्य उपा. श्री निर्भय सागर जी महाराज (ससंघ) पर हमला करने वालो में से 4 लोगो को पकड़ लिया गया है! मुख्य 2 आरोपी अभी भी फरार है! रात में जैन समाज ने पुलिस को 12 घंटे के अन्दर मुख्य आरोपी को पकड़ने का अल्टिमेटम दिया है!
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Press release & Notification for minority status to Jains in Punjab state | |
पंजाब सरकार द्वारा भगवान महावीर के जन्म-कल्याणक के पावन अवसर पर जैन समाज को पंजाब राज्य अल्पसंख्यक आयोग अधिनियम, 2012 के अंतर्गत अल्पसंख्यक घोषित किये जाने से सम्पूर्ण जैन समाज में हर्ष की लहर दौड़ गयी!
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Sanjeevani Mesmerizes at Annual Fundraiser | |
Noted playback singer Sanjeevani Bhelande who has the distinct accomplishment as the first ever winner of Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge in 1995, was back in Atlanta for the fabulous sold-out concert themed ‘Swar Sanjeevani’ on Saturday, March 16, 2013 and attended by over 400 people |
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Dr. Lokesh muni to organise Shri Virchand Radhavji celebrations | |
To celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Shri Vir Chand Raghav Ji Gandhi a program will be organized in India's Parliament House Premises in the auspicious presence of Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni and distinguished guests.
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Toronto’s jains to build new jain temple complex | |
Jain Society of Toronto Inc. announced recently that it will build a new Cultural Centre and Shikharbandhi Temple. Located in a mega retail zone, over four acres of prime land it will be a centre of excellence and inspiration for the Jain youth and generations to come. |
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Mahamastakabhishek of Bahubali held at jain temple, Shirlalu | |
Thousands of devotees witnessed Mahamastakabhishek, rituals during Panchakalyanotsav held at Bahubali Basadi located at Siddagiri in Shirlalu village near here, on February 18. |
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Rare jain symbols unearthed | |
A rare Jain rock bed with rock carvings of 'Yantras' was excavated on top of Mottamalai in Narapakkam village near Chengalpet recently. |
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Government scholarships to minority communities | |
Did you know??. That the respective State Commissions for Minorities, announce scholarships for students from Minority Communities about this time of the year. Therefore, All Jain students are advised to lookup the websites of their respective State Commission for Minorities for announcements. Ensure: That your school leaving certificate carries 'Religion- Jain' !!! or you have an affidavit stating the same. |
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Dr. Mona Jain honored by United Negro College fund | |
Dr. Mona Jain was presented a "Founding Member Award" for her involvement with the United Negro College Fund for nearly 30 years. Dr. Mona Jain, who was born in India is also on the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. According to Dr. Mona Jain "When you have your education, no one can steal it. I feel wonderful about the United Negro College Fund. We have made great strides over the years, but we always need more." |
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Manikya Keerthiji to be sonda's next bhattarakha | |
Vichara Patta Kshullakha Sri Manikya Keerthiji will be the next Bhattarakha of Sri Bhattakalanka Peetha of Sri Digambar Jain Mutt, Sonda (also called as Swadi in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka). |
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Prof. Sudhir kumar jain appointed vice chancellor of SMVDU | |
Prof Sudhir K. Jain, presently Professor and former Head of the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. |
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प्राकृत भाषा जानें अब ऑन लाइन - डॉ अनेकान्त कुमार जैन | |
प्राकृत भाषा भारत की एक प्राचीन और समृद्ध भाषा है, लाखों प्राचीन साहित्य इस भाषा में लिखा गया, हमारी लगभग सभी भारतीय भाषाएं प्राकृत से उत्पन्न हुई हैं.अशोक के अभिलेख भी इस भाषा में हैं.किन्तु आश्चर्य की बात है कि हम भारत की इस भाषा से अपरिचित जैसे ही हैं, हम इस भाषा को सीखें ...सीख नहीं सकते तो कम से कम इसका परिचय तो कर लें |
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SHALIN JAIN AWARDED FELLOWSHIP | |
Dr. Shalin Jain, Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Delhi (India), has been awarded the prestigious Raman Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research for Indian Scholars in the United States by the University Grants Commission (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India) to spend six months as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Jain Studies at Claremont Lincoln University in the fall of 2013. Dr. Jain specializes in Medieval Jain history, with special focus on ecology and the environment, and will pursue research on Contemporary Environmental Concerns and Medieval Religious Communities during his time at Claremont Lincoln. |
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Punjabi University Obseved Acharya Atma Ram Memorial Lecture | |
Acharya Atma Ram Memorial Lecture was held in Punjabi University, Patiala Senate Hall on 22nd January 2013. Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies arranged the lecture with the financial help of AKHIL BHARATVARSHIYA SHWETAMBAR STHANAKVASI JAIN SHRAMAN SANGHIYA SHRAVAK SAMITI (REGD.) DELHI-7. The Pervasiveness of the Shramana Culture ’ was the main topic of the lecture delivered by Professor Raja Ram Jain. Dr Jaspal Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the Punjabi University, Patiala inaugurated the program. The Vice-Chancellor while inaugurating expressed his great satisfaction on organizing such a lectures relating to spiritual and moral values by the Department of Religious Studies. He quoted Gurbani emphasizing diversity among the people of the world but also underlying unity in human race. He said religion is basically established on the ground of compassion. |
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Jambudweep-Hastinapur (Admission Form of Praveshika Course) | |
With the great success of ‘Online Certificate Course For Jain Studies’, Jambudweep-Hastinapur have now started various Degree Courses in Jainology for widening your knowledge in the field of this unique philosophy of the world at your own place only. |
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Dr. Prof Jagdish Sheth felicitated | |
Dr. Prof Jagdish Sheth felicitated by Narendra Modi |
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Press Release for Publication | |
Click here to see the press release. |
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Jaina Logic, Conference SOAS 21-22 March 2013 | |
15th Jaina Studies Workshop at SOAS The 13th Annual Jain Lecture Thursday, 21st March 2013 18.00-19.30 SOAS, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre Workshop Friday, 22nd March 2011, SOAS, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre |
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Demanding President to provide Securities to Jain's Heritages and Sadhus | |
Kindly sign the petition Demanding President to provide Securities to Jain's Heritages and Sadhus... . and get more people to sign it. This petition has come after attack on a Muni Maharaj Ji in Girnar.
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Bhavya vedi prathista and swarn shikar kalsharohan mahotsav | |
Date : 19-Jan-2013 to 21-Jan-2013 |
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Attack on jain muni on 1st day of 2013 | |
जैन मुनि पर हमले के विरोध में आक्रोशित हुआ समाज |
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The panchakalyana religious rituals at Aladangadi basadi | |
Mangalore, December 22, 2012,(DHNS): The panchakalyana religious rituals of the renovated Doddabasadi situated at Aladangadi were held between December 26 and 30. According to the Jain Agama Shastra, this Jain temple on the banks of Phalguni river was built 825 years ago by Queen Madhurakka Devi and her son Rayakumara. Timmannarasa Dr Padma Prasad Ajila is the present hereditory managing trustee of the temple. |
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Is it a crime to be a Sanyasi at 13? | |
A 13 year old boy visits Acharya Mahasharman in Kantalia (Rajasthan). A modest 5 minute interaction with 11th Acharya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapant Sect inspires the teenager eager to become a Jain Sanyasi (monk). When a community programme is organized by a local Jain community in Gulbarga (Karnataka) to felicitate the future monk, it is FORCIBLY cancelled by officials, who say that decision was in “violation” of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. |
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1008 Kalshon Se Mahamastkabhishek Mahotsav | |
Bhaktamar storta rachiyata Shri Mantungacharya ki pavan dhar nagari me Mantunggiri ke praneta,Gujarat sant kesari 108 Acharya Shri Bharat Sagarji maharaj sasang ke sanidhya me shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan ka 12 varsh pashchat bhavya etihasik 1008 kalshon se mahamastkabhishek mahotsav dinank:-08/02/2013 se 10/02/2013 tak |
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Young Jains of Nairobi's Film Show | |
In the spirit of Christmas comes the opportunity to give back and share the joy with one another. The Young Jains of Nairobi organised a fabulous film show at the Westgate Shopping Mall and thereafter lunch at the SSD Temple in conjunction with the Rotary Club last Saturday. |
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Acharya Mahashraman talking to Central Minister Pradeep Jain | |
Bharatavarsha Digamber Jain Teerth Committe praised Acharya Mahashraman. Acharya Mahashraman in his address told that Jain heritage protection regime is the important thing. Acharya Tulsi and Acharya Mahaprajna had its contemplation. Jain has a wealth of knowledge to the rule. Jain Vidya Jain institutions should be studied as possible. |
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Seeking Jain Volunteers For Claremont Lincoln University Research Project | |
Claremont Lincoln University in Claremont, California, USA has embarked on a very unique and significantly important research project to study the role of Jains caught in the riots of partition of India in 1947 when in the name of religion, humanity had gone mad and there was murder, looting, raping , burning and torture on an unimaginable scale all around and with them |
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Jains take to streets against cow slaughter | |
Around 5,000 Jains took out a rally from Panchratna building to Azad Maidan on Monday to put pressure on the state government to speed up the process of implementing the Gauvansh Vadh Pratibandh Bill to stop the slaughter of cows. |
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Bangalore Jains seek police protection for Digambara Munis | |
Several recent incidents have upset the Jain community for which Bangalore Jains seek police protection for Digambara Munis |
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Maoist Woman held for killing Jain leader at Shikharji | |
Giridih police on Friday arrested a woman on the charges of killing the general manager of Bharat Varshiya Digambar Jain Tirth Kshetra Samiti, P C Sharma, at Madhuban in Pirtand on October 7 morning. |
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JELP: JITO Education Loan Programme | |
We look forward to assist all Jain Organisations, Trusts, Institutions to enable them Empower Education by extending all possible assistance to them to encourage their students obtain Education Loans thru Banks! For details please ask the student / parents to log on to www.jelp.org.in or email at [email protected] The details of various other Organisations of similar line of activities are also available on our site and the data is growing. If you wish to add to those contact details pls email us the details at [email protected] These details would be available for access to students at the following link: http://www.jelp.org.in/OtherLink.aspx |
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Ahmedabad devotees clean 111 jain temples in a day | |
At the initiative of Sadhvi Maitri Ratna Shriji, around 12,000 old Jain idols and 111 temples of the city were recently washed and cleaned in just one day by 10,000 devotees who had volunteered for the job. This is the first time that cleaning of temples on such a scale and with the participation of so many people had taken place. The temples with their idols located in the old city had fallen into a state of neglect. Moved by their condition, Sadhvi Maitri Ratna Shriji resolved to have them cleaned. She announced her wish to have the neglected temples cleaned and restored by youths and Jain devotees of the city. |
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Muni Tarunsagarji celebrates rakhi festival as kanya gaurav divas | |
“Vansh ka ansh Paramhans ho ye jaroori nahi, Kans bhi ho sakta hai…” (It is not necessary that your heir will be an enlightened soul, he can be someone like Kans, (the evil uncle of lord Krishna too). — With this Kadve Pravachan, Muni Tarunsagar, who is well-known for his bitter but popular oratory style, inaugurated his Rakshabandhan festival. |
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Das-Lakshana Maha-Parva - Atlanta | |
Jain Society of Greater Atlanta celebrates Das-Lakshana Maha-Parva under spiritual guidance of Brahmcharini Dr. Sneha Rani Jain from Sept 20 2012 to Sept 30th 2012 |
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Pak SC moved for reconstruction of Jain Mandir | |
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking elucidation of the rights of minorities and the reconstruction of Jain Mandir, which was demolished in 1992 after Hindu extremists tore down the Babri Masjid in India.
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JAIN DIGAMBER DASLAKHAN PARVA - 2012 | |
Jain Daslakshan Parva or the Festival of ten virtues is the Paryushan festival celebrated by the Digambar Jains annually for self-purification and uplift.
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First Jain Bioethics Conference report | |
Two weeks ago , Claremont Lincoln University in Claremont, Claremont, California, USA , hosted the first -- “Claremont Lincoln Jain conference on Bioethics Religious and Spiritual Approaches”. It was a well planned, managed and attended conference. |
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Samadhi Diwas Special - Acharya Shanti Sagarji Maharaj | |
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Jinwani September Edition | |
Click here for September Edition of JINWANI |
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Vandalism in Uttar Pradesh,INDIA | |
Jain statue vandalised by the vandals in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh INDIA |
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Big Event at Atlanta Jain Temple | |
Swasti Shri Charukeerti Bhattarakji of Moodbidri visited Atlanta Jain Temple during weekend of August 2012 and had a very eventful weekend including his lectures. Sthapana of Shri Adinath Bhagawan and Shri Siddha Bhagawan Murtis, and Laghu Siddha Chakra Vidhaan in Shri 1008 Mahaveer Swami Digambar Temple. Since Year 2008 Pratishta, this is the biggest event here. |
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International Jain Conference on Bioethics | |
The First International Jain Conference on Bioethics titled” Religious and Spiritual Approaches” will be held on August 24-25, 2013 at Claremont Lincoln University, in Claremont, California ( suburb of Los Angeles). |
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Minority Scheme Booklet | |
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Paryushana Das Laxana at your center | |
In order that people in various parts of the North America can attend the Paryushana festival at your center with scholar at their choice, and for use and information for our community attached is the list of scholars based on the input from centers and scholars. |
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Sri Nirmalji Sethi Felicitated | |
Below are few photo's of felicitation and the news article
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2013 JAINA YATRA to Shikharji | |
The Pilgrimage Committee of JAINA is pleased to announce 2013 JAINA Yatra to Shri Shikharji and nearby Teerths.
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Muni Pungav Shri Sudhasaagar Maharaj Ji At Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh | |
आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर महाराज जी के आज्ञानुवर्ती शिष्य मुनि पुंगव श्री सुधासागर महाराज जी का वर्षायोग 2012 धार्मिक नगर ललितपुर (उत्तर प्रदेश) में क्षेत्रपाल जी मंदिर में 20 वर्ष बाद हो रहा है | इसके पूर्व में सन 1991 एवं 1993 में चातुर्मास हो चूका है | |
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JCOCO Jain Temple Pratishtha | |
The JCOCO’s new Temple pratishtha mahotsav activities were performed and celebrated for the first Jain temple in Columbus metropolitan area, in Ohio on July 20, 21,22, 23 2012 with great enthusiasm, success, and enriched participation by Jains as well as Non-Jains. |
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Pratishtha Ceremony at Jain Center of Central Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, USA | |
A brand new Jain temple opened its doors with very colorful ceremonies spread over several days. A large number Jains from various parts of USA, Canada and India participated in the pratishtha ceremonies |
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Stolen ancient idol recovered, one held in Indore | |
A 200-year-old ancient idol of Jain Tirthankara Parshwnath was today recovered from a person in Palasia area here, police said. One Imran and his friend allegedly stole the idol from Jain Parshwnath temple in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh in 2010. |
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Anshu Jain to take over as Deutsche Bank CEO on June 1 | |
Anshuman Jain is set to take charge of Deutsche Bank on June 1. He will be taking over from Josef Ackermann, one of Europe's most powerful bankers.
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Article on Jain Temple in Pakistan and the recent function in Mumbai | |
I recently tried to suggest a Pakistani newspaper Express Tribune (it is associated with New York Times' International Herald Tribune) to do a report on the recent 200th anniversery of the Godiji Parshwanath Temple in Bombay.
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Looking for animal-free wood glue | |
Looking for a Jain or vegan woodworking glue.
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Siddhantchakravarti param pujya shwetpichhacharya shri vidyanandji muniraj's 50th muni dikasha divas | |
Siddhantchakravarti param pujya shwetpichhacharya shri vidyanandji muniraj ke 50th muni dikasha divas ke uplakshya mein
Swarna jayanti varsha mahotsav and Pujya upadhaya shri pragyasagar ji muniraj ka elacharya padarohan samaroh
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Felicitation of Padmabhushan D. Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthal | |
You are invited to Felicitation of Padmabhushan D. Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthal by Pune Jains on Friday 4th May 2012 8.30 AM at HND Jain Boarding, Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 16. Chief Guests: Kallappanna Awade, Ex MP and Minister; Ravasaheb Patil, President Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha; Sukhamal Chandra Jain, President, ABD Jain Mahasamiti, Delhi. |
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New Stamp Issued On Godiji Jain Temple | |
India Post has issue a 5/- stamp on Godi Parasnath Temple, a famous Jain Temple situated at Pydhonie, Mumbai on 17th april 2012. Hon. Min .of State for Comm. & IT Milind Deora released this stamp in a grand function at Mumbai. Scanned image of the stamp and release function are attached. |
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Up Parivartini Jain nun shri rajkumari ji maharaj completes her santhara | |
Up Parivartini Jain nun shri rajkumari ji maharaj completed her santhara on 10 April at jain sthanak sec 15. She was desciple of sthnakwasi jain nun santhra sadhki up parvartini jain jyoti inspirer of punjabi jain litrature sadhvi sri swaarnkanta ji maharaj. She took santhra with blessing of jain achraya smarat Dr. Shiv muni ji maharaj and with the help of sri sangh panchkula. On 11 April entire jain community gathered for her last darshan, on 12th April big gathering came for her last cremation ceremony. All sri jain sangh and individuals came in thousands,big procession began from jain sthanak and ended at sri jinader gurukul a total distance of 4 k.m with bands. Sangh paid their homage with shawal,sandelwood,coconut and ghee and other material used for last ceremony according to jain tradition. |
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Parmatma ke pashan ki yatra shuru hogi | |
चंद्रगिरी डोंगरगढ़ छत्तीसगढ़ में पर्वत पर विराजमान होने वाली 20 फीट की प्रतिमा चन्द्र प्रभु भगवान् की जिस पाषाण की बनना है वह पाषाण विर्जोलिया से 40 कि. मी. दूर निकलकर विर्जोलिया (राजस्थान) से वाहन के द्वारा रवाना होगा उसके साथ फाइबर का 10 फीट का माडल भी आएगा ! वह वाहन प्रति दिन 20 कि. मी. चलेगा और गुना, भोपाल आदि से होकर फोर लाइन रोड से आयेगा लगभग 20 दिन के अन्दर आने कि सम्भावना है ! वहाँ जयश्री आयल मिल दुर्ग, अशोक चावल जबलपुर, किशोर जैन डोंगरगढ़ आदि पहुच गए है ! आप सभी से निवेदन है की दिनांक 07 -04 -2012 से 27 -04 -2012 तक विशेष "बड़े बाबा की जाप करें आप" ! शांति धारा एवं अभिषेक का अवसर कुण्डलपुर में विशेष कार्यक्रम में दिया जायेगा ! |
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up parvartini sadhvi shri rajkumari ji maharaj has taken santhara | |
up parvartini sadhvi shri rajkumari ji maharaj has taken santhara here in panchkula,haryana on April 7th 2012.
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Pravachan of Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj | |
भगवती आराधना ग्रन्थ का वाचन करते हुए दिगम्बर जैनाचार्य श्री विद्यासागर जी महाराज ने कहा की रस्सी के द्वारा पत्थर पर भी निशान पड़ जाते है |
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Three idols stolen from Jain temple | |
A nearly three-decade-old Jain temple in the heart of Bokaro steel city was robbed of three ashtadhatu idols and 13 silver parasols approximately valued at around Rs 12 lakh in the small hours of Thursday. The daring incident is a grim reminder of the desecration of idol and theft at the centuries-old Rajrappa temple in Ramgarh district, which triggered a wave of resentment and security tizzy in the state in July 2010. |
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Shibir held by Jain Acharya Vijay Ratna Sundesurishwarji MS | |
Below are few photos & text matter of a Shibir held by Jain Acharya Vijay Ratna Sundesurishwarji MS. This shibir was organized exclusively for ladies. |
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The biggest ever Jain Mahotsava to be held in Ahmedabad | |
The biggest ever Jain Mahotsav, organized by the Upkar Utsav Upvan Samitee is to be held from 15th March 2012 to 22nd March 2012 at Sanskar Kendra, near Paldi.
The entire event is organized to celebrate Bhagwan Adinath’s birth and Diksha, Shashan Shirtaj Shree Ramchandrasurishwarji Maharaja’s ‘Diksha Shatabdi’ and to commemorate the noble deeds of Late Sheth Shree Maneklal Mohanlal and Smt. Leelavati Maneklal, as well as pay tribute to their son Sheth Shree Kumarpalbhai Maneklal Shah, who is a respected and benign personality in the Jain community, on the first anniversary of his heavenly abode.
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Sutak Patak Samadhan Vistar Mein Kya Hai | |
Sutak Patak Samadhan Vistar Mein Kya Hai |
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Guru Sisya milan - Ramtek | |
Below are few photos from Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji & Muni Shri Sudha sagar Ji Milan on 24th February 2012
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Panch Kalyanak at RAMTEK | |
Panchkalyanak aur Jinabimb prathista gajarath mahotsav to be held at Ramtek from Feb 19 2012 to Mar 1 2012
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SHATAVDHAN - A glimpse at the power of the soul | |
How often have been embarrassed because you could not remember names of people you met at a party or a business meeting? Have you had difficulty recalling birthdates of your children? What would you give to have a better memory? While most people can remember 8 or 10 events sequentially, ancient Jain literature is replete with references to Jain scholars and sadhu bhagvants called SHATAVDHANIS demonstrating their ability to remember 100 things or more - a talent acquired by deep meditation or power of pure soul. Such achievements were demonstrated among other historical figures by Shrimad Rajchandra Ji in 1887 and by Shri Dhirajlal Tokershi Shah in 1957. |
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Arhanthagiri celebrated in Thirumalai on 12th feb | |
On 12th February 2012 at Thirumalai-Arhanthagiri a grand solemn function - festival was celebrated. |
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Muni Shri Sudhasagar Ji Maharaj to meet Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji | |
मुनि श्री सुधा सागर जी महाराज 17 फरवरी 2012 का छिंदवाडा से गमन हो गया है और मुनि श्री सुधासागर जी महाराज का 19 feb 2012 को रामटेक (महारास्ट्र) में आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर जी से मिलन होगा !
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Pratistha at Bheru Dhan | |
For the very first time in south india construction of a bhavya teerth |
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Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj ka sasangh gaman | |
Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj ka sasangh gaman Dhamtari se Dongargaon ke liye ho gaya hai |
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Ageless Jain wisdom linked to e-age | |
It has often been seen that those settled away from homelands feel the need to connect with roots, religion and culture more intensely. So, it shouldn't surprise one to know that apparently the best online resource on Jainism recently was conceived in London, UK. |
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Court calls for Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir antique idol | |
An antique idol of Lord Mahavira placed in the Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir at Chandani Chowk, one of the oldest temples in the city, has been the subject of a legal battle for the past four years and now it is going to be produced before a trial court next month. |
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Humcha bhattarakha's pattabhisheka mahotsava programme pictures | |
Few Pictures of the Pattabhisheka Mahotsava of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dharmakeerthi Swamiji as the new Bhattarakha to Humcha Jain Mutt's |
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Texas University Opens Pure Vegan Dining Hall | |
The University of North Texas in Denton has opened an all-vegan full-service campus cafeteria that may be the first in the nation and is proving immensely popular. Lines snake out the door. University officials are finding many of the students who eat there are not vegans but simply want to eat healthy meals. |
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Save Phoenix Jain Temple | |
Jain temples are core of our spirituality and symbol of our culture, values and beliefs. Please contribute to save one of our own Jain Temple. No amount is small and as united Jain community we have great strength. Let us all help out. |
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Chandragiri Dongargarh mein tridiwasiya vidhan avam parvat par shilanyas | |
आचार्यश्री विद्यासागर जी महाराज, ससंघ के सानिध्य में चंद्रगिरी पर्वत पर त्रिदिवसीय विधान एवं मन्दिर का शिलान्यास दिनांक 15 नवंबर से 17 नवंबर तक है एवं पिचिका परिवर्तन 17 नवम्बर को होगा . इन्द्र - इन्द्राणी के लिए न्योछावर राशी ११००/- रुपया मात्र एवं एकल हेतु ५०१/- रूपए मात्र . निःशुल्क आवास एवं भोजन की व्यवस्था है . आप सभी सादर आमंत्रित है . संपर्क करे - ०९४२५५६३१६०, ०९४२५३७३२९०, ०९४०७९०९९५०. |
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HUMCHA BHATTARAKHA'S PATTABHISHEKA MAHOTSAVA PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & INVITATION | |
Pattabhisheka Mahotsava of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dharmakeerthi Swamiji as the new Bhattarakha to Humcha Jain Mutt's Paramapujya Jagadguru Swasti Sri Devendrakeerthi BhattarakhaPattacharya Mahaswamiji's seat.
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Jain Leadership conference in January 2012 | |
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) is organizing a Jain Leadership conference in January 2012 at Mumbai and Delhi for Jain community globally; mutual support by providing information and follow up services subjects such as on social integration, education and health to fellow Jains. |
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Kindly Contribute generously for Renovation of Sri Adinath Temple in Deepangudi village, Tamil Nadu | |
After much persuasion with Tamil Nadu Endowment Board, the Sewa Sangam has got permission to
renovate the temple. The renovation work has also started and is in full swing. |
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Declares Rs.Two Crores For The Jain Chair | |
Pritviraj Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra has declared assistance of Rs. 2 Crores for Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Chair of Shivaji University. He declared it in a function of Acharya Shantisagar's 56th death anniversary held at Kumbhoj near Bahubali in Southern Maharashtra. |
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Three Antique Jain Idols Unearthed in Ahemadabad | |
A common construction site in Shantinagar society in Usmanpura drew many curious visitors morning with the sudden appearance of three eight-feet-tall Jain idols. Religious heads and residents from nearby thronged the site to perform poojas and later chalked out a plan to install them in a community hall nearby. Around 10.30 a JCB machine operator,while excavating the place,felt a huge stone underneath. |
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What is E-Number? | |
Every packaged food item in India comes with a E-number printed in small letters. To know more about what this E-Number means click here |
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Mr Bal Patil passed away on 7th October 2011. | |
Renowned Jain Scholar Bal Patil passed away on 7th October afternoon. He is survived by his wife, three children and two grandchildren.Bal Patil was born to Mr B.S. Patil, a Civil Judge and Mrs Champavati Patil, in a Digambara Jain family originally from Karnataka on 19 November, 1932 at Sangli, Maharashtra. He graduated with honours in English literature with German as his second language. |
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Pattabhisheka Mahotsava of Humcha's new Bhattarakha from 14-17th Nov | |
The Pattabhisheka Mahotsava of Vichara Patta Kshullaka Sri Dharmakeerthi Swamiji as the new pontiff of Sri Devendrakeerthi Peetha of Sri Kshetra Humcha will be held from 14th-17th November 2011. |
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Bulls Can No Longer Used As "Performing" Animals | |
The Gazette of India" says that bulls can no longer be used as"performing" animals. The decision comes shortly after PETA supporter Hema Malini sent a letter to Jairam Ramesh, the former Minister of Environment and Forests, in support of PETA's campaign to end jallikattu. |
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Sri Dharmakeerthiji to be Humcha's New Bhattarakha | |
Vichara Patta Kshullaka Sri Dharmakeerthi Swamiji will be the new Bhattaraka of Sri Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Peetha at Humcha. |
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English Pratikraman Book (PDF File ) | |
You can download the entire English Pratikraman book (pdf file) and use it during Paryushan / Das-laxana celebration. The following link has the complete pdf file of the English Pratikraman.www.jainlibrary.org |
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Devotional Music on Internet | |
Download Devotional Psalm n Songs ,e-Storehouse Jainism Devotional Music Resource |
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List of Jain Student Hostel in Mumbai | |
Please Click on the link www.jainsite.com/read-all-news/369-jain-hosteljain-vidhyalaya.html |
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First Women Army Officer From Jain Community | |
Many Jains have served the armed forces from ancient time. History also confirms that even Jain women have worked as soldiers and Generals. |
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Sweet Harmony | |
An evening session of Bhakti , mucic and rhythm in a peaceful, tranquil environment. |
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Beltagady: Mahamastakabhisheka From Jan 28 To Feb 5,2012 | |
The Mahamastakabhisheka offering to Shri Bahubali's monolithic statue at Venur will be held from January 28 to February, 2012. |
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Great Men's View on Jainism | |
Some of the Great Men's View on Jainism |
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Acharya Vidyasagar's Book "Silent Earth" Presented To President | |
The first copy of "The Silent Earth", English translation of the Hindi epic poem "Mukamati" authored by Jain saint poet Acharya Vidyasagar was presented to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The epic presents the Jain religious philosophy and spirituality by making the soil (Mati) the subject matter as it is from the base clay that the potter artistically crafts the sacred pitchers worthy of worship. |
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Arvind Jain at The Helm of Innovations at Google | |
Arvind Jain works as a Director of Engineering at Google. He is responsible for developing new Google products. He is also heading “Make the Web faster” initiative. He also helped establish the W3C’s Web Performance Working Group and co-chairs it. In the past, he helped build the Youtube video serving system and Googlebot. |
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Sadhvi Shri Sudhaji Maharaj Birthday Celebrated | |
The devotees of the Jain Samaj of Punjab have observed 69thbirth anniversary of very senior Jain Sadhvi Sudha ji in S.S. Jain Sabha, Mandigobindgarh. Sadhvi Sudha Ji is worthy disciple of Sadhvi Swarna Kanta Ji. It is the matter of pleasure that Sadhvi Pushpa ji with her disciples and Dr. Sadhvi Lavanya Yasha Ji of the Terapanth Jointly participated and celebrated the birth anniversary. |
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Chaturmas 2011 | |
CHATURMAS OF JAIN SAINTS AND SADHWI |
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Hema Malini Raises her voice strongly at bull fight in tamilnadu | |
Famous cine-starr Hema Malini has approached, Ministery of Environment, Government of India to immediately impose a ban on the bull-fight (Jallikattu) taking place regularly in various towns of Tamilnadu. |
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Production of UK'S Most Expensive "Ahimsa Milk" To Be Expanded | |
Production of the most expensive pint of milk in the UK will be expanded after Hare Krishna farmers in Aldenham agreed a deal with a Kent dairy. Ahimsa milk, costing £2.40 per litre, or £1.70 a pint, is currently produced at Bhaktivedanta Manor, in Hilfield Lane, Aldenham |
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Anshu Jain Appointed co-ceo at Deutsche Bank | |
Deutsche Bank has appointed Anshu Jain, 48 as Joint Chief Executive Officer, after long period of speculation. Anshu Jain will share the responsibilities with another board member Jürgen Fitschen. |
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Albert einstein award of excellence -2011 to Jinendra kumar jain | |
It is a matter of pride for the entire Jain community that Shri Jinendra Kumar Jain, Vetaran Editor of 'Jinendi' news paper, devoted to all the Jain sects has been selected for "Albert Einstein Award of Excellence -2011" |
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US Jains Raise Funds for New Temple in Maryland | |
A Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington fundraiser raised over $1.3 million in pledges for the construction of a new temple at the 5.35 acre facility in Beltsville, Maryland. |
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Restored To its former glory , 800 year -old in Moodbidri waits for rain | |
An 800-year-old tank in Moodbidri town, also called the Jain Kashi, recognised as a national monument by the Archaeological Survey of India has been fully restored to its 13th century glory. |
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Sweet Harmony with Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji Maharaj | |
This event is happening on TUES 2 AUG 2011, rather than the Monday as previous advertised. |
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YJ Social - Walk in stanmore common | |
If you’re new to Young Jains or want to introduce a friend to our big YJ family then start off by coming to one of our informal and fun social events! |
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Jewels of Jain World Award | |
Jain World Foundation USA is pleased to announce the 2010 Jewels of Jain World Award |
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Invitation to launching of Jain Studies program at CLU | |
Launch of Jain Studies program at Clayton Lincoln University on September 6, 2011. |
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Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth-99 Yatra in 2011 | |
The ninety-nine yatras will be performed under the guidance of Acharya Bhagwant and Shree Narendrabhai Nandu's group. |
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Jain Mentorship Program Registration Deadline 7/22/2011 to 7/31/2011 | |
Deadline for signing up for the Jain Mentorship Program is in 1 week!!! Sign up now at http://www.jaina.org/mentorship |
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राष्ट्रपति को दी आचार्य विद्यासागर की पुस्तक 'द साइलेंट अर्थ' | |
राष्ट्रपति भवन में आयोजित सादगी भरे एक समारोह में कल हिन्दी महाकाव्य मूकमाटी के अंग्रेजी रपातंरण 'द साइलेंट अर्थ' की प्रथम प्रति भेंट की गयी। |
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Conference on "Racial Discrimination and Human Rights | |
The forth coming international seminar of Global Foundation for Humanitarian Affairs (GFHA) is scheduled for July 11th to 16th 2011. |
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Welcome to the fifth annual Dysferlin Conference | |
The Jain Foundation is holding Fifth Annual Dysferlin Conference at the Doubletree Hilton Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL, USA from July 11 through July 14. |
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First Acharya Sushil kumaraji memorial Conference | |
Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12, 2011 |
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Foundation laid for another jain temple in canada | |
Bhagwan 1008 Aadinatha Jain Temple being built on Mayfield Road (Mayfield and Gore Road) in Brampton |
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Pictures of Tirumalai, near Polur | |
https://picasaweb.google.com/walter.stanish/20110601PolurToTirumalaiMorningTrip#slideshow |
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Uvasaggaharam Stotra for iphone ipad from winjit | |
Uvasaggaharam Stotra was composed 2,100 years ago by Shree Bhadrabahu Swami, a very powerful Jain Monk. |
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Restoration of Mahavir Bhawan, A Jain Landmark in Chandni Chowk,Being Done | |
The restoration of Mahavir Bhawan, a Jain landmark in Chandni Chowk, is being done keeping Jain architecture in mind. |
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From Newspaper Agent's Son To Ias, Lalit Jain Bags 41St Rank | |
Lalit Jain, 27 secured 41st position in the recently declared UPSC examination. |
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UP Police Has Arrested Jain Muni Maitri Prabh Sagar In Deep Night At 2 am | |
Ahimsa Sangh requests all animal lovers, animal activists and believers of Ahimsa to come forward against this barbaric act of UP Govt |
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The Holly Trail | |
Dr Navin Shah's article "The Holly Trail" (April 15) misses the mark by confusing his pilgrimage with a travelogue. |
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Purushottam Jain presented his book at the initiation ceremony of Dr. Sadhvi Sadhana Ji | |
Dr. Sadhvi Sadhna’s 48th initiation ceremony was celebrated at Ahimsa Paryavaran Sadhana Mandir |
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Mahavir Ahimsa award to Dr. Sudarshan | |
Padma Shri Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon. Secretary, Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra who has also won the Right Livelihood award was conferred the Mahavir Ahimsa award by the Mahavir Seva Samsthan during the Bhagavan Mahavir Jayanti celebrations held at M.L. Vardhamanaiah Memorial Hall |
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Lt Gen S K Sinha for setting up Civilisation Gate | |
Former governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir Lt Gen (retd) S K Sinha on Sunday appealed to the state government to consider construction of a "Civilisation Gate" on the northern side of Gandhi Maidan which would convey secular message and show Bihar's contribution to the course of history. |
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Acharya Tulsi Memorial Lecture delivered and book “Jainism in Punjab” released | |
The Department of Religious Studies Punjabi University Patiala organised Acharya Tulsi Memorial Lecture on 14 March 2011 at 2.00 p.m. in University Senate Hall. |
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Installation Ceremony Shri Laxmi Vallabh Parshwanath 72 Jinalaya at Bhinmal | |
The installation ceremony (Pratishtha) of Shri Laxmi Vallabh Parshwanath 72 Jinalaya, claimed to be the largest Jain temple in Asia, was held at Bhinmal, a small town in Jalore district of Rajasthan on the 14th |
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A Muslim Teacher Guiding Jain Munis for Doctoral Research | |
A Muslim Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Intaj Malek, is PhD guide to two Jain Munis, Chintan Muni and Niranjan Muni |
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Jain Sadhvi Shree Padmavati Ji Maharaj (1928-2011) | |
Jain Sadhvi Shree Padmavati Ji Maharaj (1928-2011) of Stanakwasi Sect started Santhara vow on 5th February 2011, remained on Santhara for a total of 177 hours and 40 minutes before leaving for heavenly abode on 12 February 2011. |
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Jain Leaders and Saints in Pune Support Cadaver Transplant | |
Leading Jain Sadhvi and several important Jain community leaders in Pune have questioned the widespread opposition to organ donation in the Jain community and have openly supported this life-saving medical practice, including cadaveric transplants. |
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Jain scholar Vilas Sangave, passes away | |
A veteran scholar in Jain religion, sociologist and historian, Vilas Sangave, 92, died in the wee hours of Tuesday. He was bedridden for several days at his home in Rajrampuri area here. |
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Karnataka Government Decided to Keep Jains Outside Endowment Act | |
Swastisri Bhattaraka Charukeerti Panditacharyavarya Swamiji of the Jain Mutt here, through a press release, has stated that minister, Dr V S Acharya, has informed him that the government has taken a decision to exempt Jains from the purview of Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act. |
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Jains Census 2011 - Must Read | |
Please read the below
instructions for Jains Census 2011. |
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SP Jain Institute wins NASSCOM Honours | |
The SP Jain Institute of Management was declared winner of Genpact NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours 2011 in the category ICT led Innovative Student Concept on Tuesday at the NASSCOM India Leadership Summit 2011. |
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No admission for non-vegetarians in a Jain school in Delhi | |
No admission at the Mahavir Model School in north Delhi if you are a non-vegetarian, smoker or even a moderate drinker. All branches of the school have made it a criterion for parents to be austerely vegetarian and also keep away from cigarettes and alcohol. |
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Now trending: Jain saints, sermons | |
Twitter which usually trends with Justin Bieber and Sheila ki jawani, is seeing something new: 15-part stories from Jain scriptures (within the mandatory 140 characters) complete with scans of lithographs, notes on where to join Jain processions and wisdom on why a mantra must be repeated 18 times a day. |
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An 2000 years old idols worth Rs. 30 lakh recovered in Karwar | |
Two thousand years old antique panchaloha idols of Chandranatha and Parshwanatha were recovered by the Bhatkal police. They were stolen from Padmavathi temple (a Jain temple or Basadi) at Haduvalli village in Bhatkal taluk in August last year. |
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DR. Peter Fugel Honoured With Pravartini Parvati Jain International Award | |
S. S. Jain Sabha Ambala, 22 November 2010, in the auspicious presence of the Sadhvi Sudha Ji, disciple of Sadhvi Swarn Kanta Ji, the 26th Lord Mahavira's Birth Kalyanak Centenary Committee presented the Pravartini Parvati Jain International Award of 2010 to Dr. Peter Fugel who is Professor in Jainism on Jain Chair in the Department of Religious Studies, faculty of humanities London University, London. |
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Padma Vibhushan to L.C.Jain, Padmashri to Dr. Pukhraj Bafna | |
Late L.C.Jain (Delhi) has been awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, while Dr. Pukhraj Bafna (Chhatis Garh) has been awarded Padma Shri. |
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Jain Temple in Hyderabad faces demolition threat | |
It is not just the historic Sultan Bazar which will become history if the proposed metro route is executed but also religious facets of this market. Between the half kilometre stretch of Andhra Bank crossroads to Kachiguda, there are nearly 10 important religious structures, more than 100 years old. |
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Jain Monk Stops His Journey after Naxal Threats | |
A Jain monk on a Mumbai-Rajkot padyatra was given police protection after community sources said he received naxal threats. The valsad district police was given the responsibility to provide security to Namra Muni, 40, when he reached Vapi in south Gujarat on Saturday morning. |
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16th JAINA Convention 2011 | |
Jain Society of Houston
Welcomes you all for the 16th JAINA Convention from
July 1 - 4 2011 |
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Sadhvi Diksha For Four Samaniji,6th Feb 2011 | |
Sadhvi Diksha for Four Samaniji will be held at Rajaldesar, Rajasthan, India on 6th Feb 2011 Samani Mangal Pragya ji, Samani Ritu Pragya ji, Samani Samprath Pragya ji Samani Vidhi Pragya ji |
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Jinagam pratiyogita 2011 | |
Pratham Ganini Dnyanmati
matajin ke karkamalo dwara Jinagam Pratiyogita 2011
pustika ka vimochan Jambudweep Hastinapur main honewala
hain.Mahaveer Jayanti se mahaveer nirwan tak Pratiyogita
ka kalawadhi rakha gaya hai.Jo bhi shrawak/shrawika
es pratiyogita main sahbhag lena chahte hain to
Rs.25 ka Money order niche diye hue pate par kare-
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Muni Dulheraj Left Body 12:30 IST at Sri Dungargarh | |
Aagammanishi Muni
Shri Dulharaj was very close to Acharya Mahaprajna.
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Sambhavit Vihar Plan of Pujyavar | |
from Sardarshahar to Rajaldesar, Rajasthan, India |
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National Minority Status for Jain Community Soon: Union Law Minister | |
The Union government is working out a formula for ensuring national minority status for the Jain community, Union Law Minister M.Veerappa Moily said here on Saturday |
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Community Politics Forces Acharya Shri To Postpone Saints Conclave | |
Indefinite postponement of the most timely-conceived all “Sthanakwasi Swetambar Jain Saint’s Conclave” proposed to be held after 23 years at Delhi is a unpardonable set back for the entire Jain Swetambar Sthanakwasi Sect. Acharya Shri Dr. Shiv Muni had proposed to hold all saints meet at Delhi in 2011 after a lapse of almost 23 years. |
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