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have adopted an easier way of having pratishtha with adhara abhiseka ceremony. But the spiritual atmosphere and waves, and devotional feelings in the temples with anjansalaka images are unbelievable and are worth experiencing. Jains in India will not compromise and will have always consecrated images with anjansalaka ceremony. As far as I know Leicester is the only temple in the West that has anjansalaka images.
Dwajarohana: On the anniversary of an installation ceremony the old flag is taken down and a specially decorated and venerated new flag is hoisted on to the spire of the temple. A special ritual consisting of seventeen forms of puja is undertaken on this day. The whole community celebrates this occasion and takes part in the community dinner. This long pennant-shaped flag, often red and white, which is changed every year. is a distinguishing emblem flying over the Jain temples.
The pratishtha at the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing by the Jain Society of Greater Lansing will be celebrated with traditional Jain fervor and it is hoped that it will bring peace and prosperity to the community and the city. The Jain community and other segments of the Bharatiya community deserve congratulations and best wishes on this. occasion and for the future for providing a place to implant Jain culture and its values.
Dr. Natubhai Shah is a retired medical practitioner, who has a Ph.D. in Jain religion. He was responsible for the creation of the beautiful Jain temple in Leicester. UK and is the author of Jainism: The World of Conquerors (2 volumes). He is the chairman of Jain Sangha of Europe, Chairman of the Ahimsa for Quality of Life organisation and the Secretary-General of the World Council of Jain Academies. He has been involved in interfaith movement for many years and represents Jainism at the highest level.
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