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૧૩ આચાર્ય શ્રીકંચનસાગરસૂરિજી મહારાજ (લેખક, સંગ્રાહક) 13 Acharya Shree Kanchansagarsuriji (Author and Collector)
(A.D. 1912)
Parekh family is very famous in Shree Visa Nima Gyati of Kapadwanj, Gujarat. "Kantibhai" is the 'Sansari' name of Acharya Shri Kanchansagar. His parent's name are Somchandbhai and Manekben. He was initiated in 1931 A.D. He received the title of 'Ganivarya' in 1965 A.D. and 'Panyas' in 1973 A.D. The last Gachhadhipati, Shri Hemsagarsuri Maharaj conferred on him the title of 'Acharya' in 1980 A.D.
His unusual sobraiety, overflowing love and compassion can be experienced even by the strangers. He is deeply associated with the Aagam Mandirs of Palitana and Surat.
(By Pramod)
perienced teen boy the strangere he is "deeply associated with the
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