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THE JAINA GAZETTE The Tirtha Kshetra Cummittee met again on the evening of the 14th March when a number of resolutions were passed and the Kalasas (pots containing sacred water) were put to auction. The highest bidder for the primary pot (Kumba Kalasa) was Mr. Chensukh Gambirmal of Calcutta. The auction sale which was again resumed in the night brought in an income of Rs. 35,000 which we understand will be given as a contribution to Mysore Government towards the expenses of constructing a bridge over the Hemavati river near Mandhagere, where Danavir Seth Gurumukhrai Sukhanandji of Bombay (Plate 20) has built a very spacious and beautiful Dharmasala at a cost of Rs. 30,003 (Plate 21).
His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore arrived at Sravana Belgola on the 13th March at 6-30 p.m. and His Highness was given a hearty and right royal reception at a special entrance to the village, where a welcome arch had been erected for the purpose. At every road side village on the way from Mysore to Saravana Belgola a special welcome arch was erected by the people who assembled in large numbers and paid their loyal respects while His Highness slowly passed through the arches. From Kikkeri, His Highness took the new route constructed by Sowcar G. P. Dharaniah of Sravana Belgola. Sir Seth Hukumchandji Kt., Mr. M. L. Vardhamaniah and Dorbali Jinadasa Sastriar, the Palace Mahavidhvan and other gentlemen of the place greeted His Highness in the orthodox manner when there was a very large gathering. His Highness very graciously camped at Sravana Belgola itself for three days to witness the festival.
THE ALL-INDIA JAIN CONFERENCE The Jaina Education Fund Association, Mysore which has been doing yeoman service to the Community, under the able guidance of its Founder-President Mr. M. L. Vardhamaniah wisely enough availed themselves of this rare opportunity of the Mastakabisheka Festival at Sravana Belgola and convened an All-India Jain Conference and a special session of the Association.
It met on the 14th of March at 9 a.m. in the spacious pandal which was very tastefully decorated. The gathering was largely
representative and the pandal was full even at 8-30 a.m. with the Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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