Ahimsa Times 2007 11 SrNo 89

SR No.: 523589
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 11
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
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AHIMSA TIMES - NOVEMBER 2007 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
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again," he said. The bench will hear the case further on December 14. New Courtesy Mr. Gaurav Jain 'Lakshaya' M: (+91)-981 198 1233, E-Mail : gauravejainyji@gmail.com
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ANOTHER JAIN TEMPLE FOUNDATION LAID IN PHOENIX, U.S. - The first slab of marble has been laid in South Phoneix. The ornate $3 million temple is being built on four acres, once part of a farm, at 6202 S. 23rd Ave., just south of Southern Avenue, in Phoenix. The temple complex will have statues of the 24 lords or tirthankars, surrounded by other idols. The south Phoenix site will become the center for area Jain prayer, meditation and other activities for the Jain community. Three days of festive celebrations were attended by 150 Jain families of the area and guests from other areas. During the ceremony, many people dropped their gold necklaces and diamond rings in the pit. It is believed that these presents are accepted by the god. The International Community for Krishna Consciousness plans to build its temple next door on four acres that was divided from the original purchase parcel.
BHAGWAN ADINATH BAWANGAJA MAHAMASTKAABHISHEK 2008 - This Mahamastkaabhishek programme will take place from 27th January to 4th February 2008 Badwani near Indore. This Jain pilgrimage place is extremely popular and known for ancient 84feet (1008 inch) statue of Bhagwan Adinath. To attend the Mahamastakaabhishek program Muni Vidhyanandji is also reaching the venue. Muni Upadhyaya Sri Gupti Sagarji is already there. Mahamast kaabhishek committee will provide 1008 kalash every day to devotees against booking. Programme details are available on website www.bawangaja.com. You can also speak to chief programme co-ordinator Mr. A.K.Jain on telephone no. 98-10011697 for details. (Indore Address - 4/2, South Tukoganj, Indore, M.P. Telephone 07312510141).
About the Temple - In the heart of India, stands Madhya Pradesh and in the heart of Madhya Pradesh is Malwa, known for its glorious cultural and historical backgrounds. The region of Malwa has charming natural locations between the Satpura and the Vindhyachals. This land is made holy by the water of the Narmada, the Kshipra and the Chambal. The
mountains of Satpura had been the favorite place of great ascetics and preceptors for practicing penance. The land of Bawangaja had been the land of penance for several great religious dignities. In the middle of the Satpura, at the height of 4000.6 ft. is the idol of the founder of Jainism the first Tirthankar Rishabh Dev, carved on single stone, with height of 25.6 metres. (84 ft.). This place is known as Bawangaja. The idol here is the highest in the world and rich in art. For hundreds of years this captivating idol, standing in the posture of meditation, exhibits the heights of detachment, quietness, art and expressions.
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & EVENTS NATIONAL CONVENTION OF BHARATVARSHIYA DIGAMBAR JAIN MAHASABHA HELD IN NAGPUR - The leading institution of the entire Digambar Jain community in the country, Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Mahasabha held its national convention at Nagpur on the 6th and 7th October, 2007. Shri Nirmal Kumar Sethi, President of Mahasabha was present along with the representatives of various committees and other eminent members of the society. Apart from passing the budget, various important issues concerning the community were discussed. Shri Shanti Sagar Ji scholarship was instituted to help the needy people of Digambar Jain community. Shri Sethi stressed the need to stop the increasing tendency of serving food during night, after sunset on the occasion of marriages and other occasions.
HONORS
D. R. MEHTA HONOURED WITH SOCIAL ENTREPTREURSHIP AWARD The award for Social Entrepreneurship for the year 2007 was presented by an eminent social organisation based in New York, called 'Indians for Collective Action (ICA) to Shri D.R. Mehta, ex
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