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O DAYS OF FESTIVITIES
• DAY 1 - 17: 22nd January 2006 The 22nd second marks the inauguration of the festival followed by over two weeks of cultural events and presentations to be held at the main stage set up in the town. Over these 2 weeks there will also be a wealth of Pujas, Aradhanas and Panchakalyanak performed with an intention of global peace, harmony and well being. (Panchakalyanak will be held from 4th to gth February 2005)
• DAY 18: 8th February Panchamruta Abhishek 108 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water)
• DAY 19: 9th February Panchamruta Abhishek 504 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water)
• DAY 20: 10th February Panchamruta Abhishek 1008 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water)
• DAY 21: 11th February Sarvathobhadhra Puja This is a special kind of joint Puja where all 24 Tirthankaras are worshiped simultaneously. This is held in an ancient temple, Bhandara Basadi, at Shravanabelgola
• DAY 22- 23: 12th - 13th February Panchamruta Abhishek 1008 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water) • DAY 24: 14th February Maha Puja Worship of Sahasrakoota Jinabimba (1008 idols of Jina). This is a large depiction of 1008 Jinas sculptured from a single metal block. This is one of the most attractive and stunning sights at Shravanabelgola and can be viewed from directions of the site. The idols are worshipped with 1008 kalashas and other pujas such as deva, shastra, guru and ashtaka.
• DAY 25-26: 15th - 16th February Panchamruta Abhishek 1008 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water)
• DAY 27: 17th February Saraswathi Jinavani Maha Shastra Puja Worship of Jain Scriptures. As the source of right religious knowledge, the scriptures, appearing on palm-leaf manuscripts are displayed on this day and worshipped by devotees. They will be brought in on a silver palanquin and kept on a silver altar.
• Day 28-30: 18th - 19th February Panchamruta Abhishek 1008 Kalashas (Pots of sacred coloured water)
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| SR No. | 529004 |
| Book Title | Jain Spirit 2005 12 No24 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Jain Spirit UK |
| Publisher | UK Young Jains |
| Publication Year | 2005 |
| Total Pages | 102 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Magazine, UK_Jain Spirit, & UK |
| File Size | 21 MB |