Ahimsa Times 2007 10 SrNo 88

SR No.: 523588
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 16
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
File Size: 376 KB

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AHIMSA TIMES - OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
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Lal Ji Bafna ended her 75 days long fast amongst great rejoice and jubilation by the devotees present on the occasion in the holy presence of Acharya Shri Hem Chandra Surishwar Ji maharaj. The entire family of Sri K.P. Sanghvi, who has built this unique temple complex few years ago, along with the members of Jeev Maitridham Trust Mandal of Pawapuri, were present on this occasion. The Acharyashri bestowed his blessings to the lady, Ratan Ben Bafna for her devout austerity and vigorous penance.
TEMPLES NANDGIRI: A JAIN CAVE TEMPLE IN MAHARASHTRA Nandgiri, also known as Kalyangad, is a fort situated in Satara District of Maharashtra. This fort was built by the Shilahar King Bhoj II in early 13th century. He built 16 forts in total in western Maharashtra. The Shilahar Dynasty was follower of Jainism. This dynasty ruled all over the south Maharashtra and North Karanatka between 11th to 13th Centuries. King Bhoj II was disciple of Jain Acharya Maghnandi, Acharya Maghnandi was his spiritual and political Guru. The Kings, Queens and Generals of this dynasty were staunch Jains and promoted Jainism in their region. After decline of Shilahar Dynasty, the Nandgiri fort was captured by Adilshah of Bijapur. The fort was taken back by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1673 A.D. As this fort was very difficult to climb, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's treasury was kept on this fort.
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UNIMAGINABLY BAD CONDITION OF MANJUPATTU JAIN jains_raj@yahoo.com
TEMPLE Jains Raj, E-Mail:
Dear Jain brothers and Sisters - Please see attached pictures of 06016
another neglected (not ruined) Jain temple of Manjupattu Village in जैन मन्दिर
Tamilnadu. This village has many Jain families mixture of well to do
families as well as farming community and professionals. As evident INTRE
from pictures It is not maintained, even basic necessities of temple lewaret
are not met(eg dipak, pooja, abhishek, cleaning etc). Idols are kept in very bad condition, overall structure of temple is used for temporary
accommodation for few homeless. It is probably used as a time passing place for unemployed or retired people. One of our team member visited the spot , he was shocked to note the way Jain temple is maintained. Temple has very attractive features and quite ancient. I would like some of our Jain brethren to come forward and help maintain this. This is our own Jain temple. It needs around 25000 Rs /year for basic maintenance, E-Mail: jains_raj@yahoo.com
சத்சங்கம் ALENOPATTE
THE NEGLECTED JAIN TEMPLE OF PAKISTAN
From: "Atul Bafna" E-Mail : abafna@yahoo.com The reason why a Jain Temple in Tharparkar is in shambles is because the masses are becoming increasingly apathetic towards heritage. The Jain Temple of Pari Nagar, situated at Virawah, some four miles from Nagarparkar in district Tharparkar is in shambles. This is because of the general apathy of our people towards heritage and scarce resources available with the Department of Archeology, Sindh. It has also been an eyesore to religious bigots who reportedly disfigured two idols, which were in an intimate embrace.
Similarly, while the road network in Tharparkar has connected the impoverished land with urban centres, including Karachi it has also been a bad omen for heritage sites. Picnickers who frequent the desert after monsoon when it becomes lush green visit Tharparkar and feel no qualms in taking away statues from the temples just for fun. The more enterprising amongst them indulge in such acts in the hope that they will make a fortune by selling the artefacts to foreign buyers. "It is presumed that the Temple is a part of the city of Pari Nagar. If the area is properly excavated we can find a lot about the history and layout of the lost city besides precious artefacts of that unique period," Qasim Ali Qasim, Director Department of Archaeology & Museums, government of Pakistan, told TNS.
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