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THE JAINA GAZETTE.
to the learning of Hindi by both the young and the old in view of the fact that Hindi bids fair to become the lingua france of India
This conference requests the Muzrai Department of His Highness the Maharaja to be so good as to pay special attention to the up-keep and improvement of the famous temples at Sravana Belgola and to see their way to sanction for such Jirnodhar purposes from time to time an amount equal to the contributions that will be made by the Jaina Tirthakshetra committee of Mysore or Bombay.
This conference wishes to propose and place on record a special vote of thanks to Sriman M. L. Vardhamaniah, who is the soul of all the activities here and who has splendidly carried out the huge work of the Mastakabisheka ceremonies in so short a time that was at his disposal after the idea of holding the puja took a definite shape in the month of January 1925.
A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Sir Seth Hukumchandji for having kindly graced the occasion with his presence and for presiding over their deliberations in spite of his multifarious activities.
The Volunteer corps under the able captainship of Mr. Damodar Langade and the wise and tactful guidance of Dr. N. S. Hardikar of Hubli was of invaluable service to the pilgrims on the very important occasion. The Director, the Captain and the Volunteers were heartily thanked for all their services. Their captain was awarded a gold medal in recognition of his neverfailing energy and meritorious love of service. The great services rendered by the most influential and venerable leading Swamijis viz Swastisri Charukirthi Swamiji of Sravana Belgola, Jaina Dharma Bhushan Brahmachari Sital Prasadji and Swastisri Nemisagara Varniji were with due reverence acknowledged and the Conference came to a successful close amidst shouts of “ Bhagvan Bahubali-swamiki jai" and cheers to His Highness the Maharaja and the royal family of Mysore.
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