Atmanandji Jainacharya Janmashatabdi Smarakgranth

Author(s): Mohanlal Dalichand Desai
Publisher: Atmanand Janma Shatabdi Smarak Trust

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THE CENTENARYO
THE BIRTH
TENIAKY OF த ம்
OF THE GREAT JA
SHRI VIJAYANANDSURIKEROH ALTAS HRT ATMANANDI MAHARAJ CA
EAT BARODA
A Spectator's View By: – Dr. Hiranand Shastri M. A., M. 0. Li, D. L. A.
A unique celebration took placa' in Baroda during the third week of March 1936 with great aclat and I had the opportunity to attend it. The functions lasted from morning to night, from 21st to 25th March. They were controlled by the well known Jain Monk Shri Vallabh vijayaji Maharaj and his enthusiastic disciple Muni Charan vijayaji. A committee was also formed at Baroda to manage them and its members did what all they could to make the ceremony a success. A sum of more than Rs. 10,000/- was spent on the celebrations. Well known Jain scholars and dignitaries took part in them, including Mr. Manilal Nanavati, the Naib-Dewan of Baroda. I am told that H. H. the Maharaja Saheb of Baroda also expressed his desire to attend them; but he left for Europe before thəy took place. The majority of the celebrators were from the Punjab. Both ladies and gentlemen were seen in their characteristic costumes occupying the pandal. A large number consisted of young men, many of whom were amateur singers who had come to express their devotion to the great Shvetambar Teacher by singing songs composed for the occasion. Their enthusiasm and devotion were quite visible and one would not help admiring the zeal which they manifested. 188 ::
[ Shree Atmaramji