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Patiala (Punjab) in his office on 5 June, 2009. On the occasion the eminent person of the Jain community Purushottam Jain and Ravinder Jain and Ratan Lal Jain and other members were present. Dr. Pradyumna Shah Singh introduced the inherent message of the book. Vice Chancellor also expressed his happiness on good relation of the Jain Community with Sikh Community. In return Dr. Jaspal Singh gifted a copy of Shri Guru Granth Sahib for Acharya Mahaprajna Ji.
Shri Purushottam Jain and Dr. Pradyumna Shah Singh Carried the Vice Chancellor's gift of Shri Guru Granth Sahib to Jain Vishva Bharati. During the presentation Yuvacharya Mahashraman Ji, Sadhvi Pramukha Kanakprbha Ji, Sangh Niyojika Sadhvi Vishrutvibha Ji and Dr. Samani Mangal Prajna Ji Vice-Chancellor of the Jain Vishva Bharati University Ladnun (Rajasthan) were also present. By Pradyumna Shah Singh.
TEMPLES
PARASNATH (MADHUBAN) TO BE ON RAIL MAP, THANKS TO MAMTA BANERJEE
MADHUBAN
Giridih, Mamata Banerjee's budget proposals have brought the smiles back on the people of this district lacking a proper railway network despite being a hub of mineral wealth, industries and tourism. Mamata's proposal to ensure railway connectivity between Giridih and Madhuban, near Parasnath, has become the talking point of the town. In fact, Lalu Prasad had announced the new link in his interim budget. But Mamata, has included it in the final budget. Along with the new link which is expected to be completed soon the railway minister included Parasnath in her plan to develop multi-functional complexes in 50 stations nationally. Parasnath would also be developed as an ideal station with basic facilities such as drinking water, adequate toilets, catering services, waiting rooms and dormitories especially for lady passengers and better signage. Giridih, with a population of 20 lakh spread across 13 blocks, has major tourist hotspots, religious centres, mica, iron and steel industries, coal and iron ore deposits but lags behind in development because of poor railway connectivity in spite of having two railway stations - Giridih and Parasnath. Jains, may see a boost in pilgrim number after the link is made operational. "We thank Mamata for selecting Parasnath to be among 50 stations to be developed as a multi-functional complex with facilities of a shopping mall and other amenities," said Ashok Jain of the Digamber Jain Society.
MAHAVIR TEMPLE PATNA TO HAVE ITS TWIN IN HOUSTON
The famous Mahavir temple of Patna would now have its twin in Houston, US. This would be possible as several entrepreneurs and professionals living in the US, who have their origin in Bihar and its neighbouring states, have decided to build a Mahavir Temple there which would be identical to the Mahavir temple of Patna. These professionals have formed a Mahavir Mandir Construction Committee and the likely cost for constructing the temple would be $2 million. The construction will be completed in phases with likely time taken for completion of work being four years. The president of Mahavir Temple Construction Committee of North America has informed Mahavir Mandir Trust, Patna, secretary Acharya Kishore Kunal that the thought to have such a temple was explored by the committee members in the interest of preserving their culture and tradition and pass it on to the next generation. A press note issued by Acharya Kunal on Wednesday said that the committee members have also sought collaboration and guidance from the Mahavir Mandir Trust, Patna, for construction of temple in Houston, the capital city of Texas state of the US. They have also requested for a priest for the temple.
JAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS TAKE STOCK OF GUJARAT TEMPLE REMAINS Five days after the remains of an ancient temple were discovered on the SSG Hospital campus during construction work of a new building, members of Jain community visited the site to find out the origin of the structure.
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