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thousands of Jain devotees after a number of rare Jain idols were found at a construction site. 23 rare idols of Mahavir Jain were discovered on Nov 10 by a group of laborers and soon the word spread. The idols are believed to be of the 14th century. The idols have now been kept at a nearby Jain temple as devotees continue to flock for a holy glimpse,
THEFT OF IDOLS WORTH CRORES FROM JAIN TEMPLE IN BHIND REGION About 75 kg. of Asht dhatu idols alogwith 500 kg. of silver utensils and a golden umbrella (Chhatra) were stolen from Digambar Jain temple at a Village, Madhoganj Haat in Bhind district (M.P.) in the night of 19th October. One of the idols of Bhagwan parshwanathji is said to be 500 years old and another of Shri Chanda prabhuji is 125 years old. The jain community in the region is highly perturbed by this event and they have sent a memorandum to the Chief Minster of Madhya Pradesh.
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महाप्रज्ञ यागार
MESSAGE FROM ACHARYA MAHAPRAGYA AT THE TIME OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM JAIPUR - Jaipur,"Due to health issue we had to change our pre-decided programme and had to stay at Jaipur. But in short duration, all preparation has
been completed for our stay and many useful and important programmes are also accomplished here. This is possible due to devotion, alertness and faith of Jaipur's local people, coordinators and the arrangement committee. This stay is also beneficial from health point of view. All monks and nuns have got the health benefits and we are departing from Jaipur after being healthier."
It is to be noted that Acharya Mahapragya arrived at Jaipur due to health problem on 23 April 2008. In his stay at Jaipur, many prominent and renound personalities like President Smt. Pratibha Patil, Ex Vice President Dr. Kalam, Ex Vice president Shri Bhairon singh Shekhawat, many spiritual leaders, politicians, intellectuals etc. arrived at Anuvibha for his glimpse and blessings. He called the Jaipurians to come forward and use and contribute in the fields of Preksha Meditation, Science of living, Anuvrat, non violence training and Jain philosophy.
Sadhvi Pramukha Kanakprabha ji , Sadhvi Rajemati ji, Sadhvi Vishrut Vibha ji & Muni Kishanlal ji also expressed their views in the departure ceremony function. Local committees & members expressed their thankfulness & best wishes towards Acharya Shree and all monks-nuns through songs and speeches.
BOOK RELEASE THE FAMILY AND THE NATION' JOINTLY AUTHORED BY ACHARYA MAHAPRAJNA & DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM - Most revered Acharya Mahapragya, a leading thinker and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam have jointly authored a book called 'The Family and The Nation' which is being published by Harper and Collins. This book will be released on 12th Nov. at a special session at Jaipur. Both Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Acharya Mahapragya will release the book.
CONFERENCES & EVENTS SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE HELD AT JAIPUR - The seventh International Conference on peace and ahimsa was held at Anuvibha Kendra in Jaipur on the 11th and 12th November, 2008 in the holy presence of Acharya Shri Mahapragya. Shri Abdul Kalam,
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