Jinamanjari 1999 09 No 20

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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c] Jain Society -- Issues and Unity. Three papers were presented: Current Issues by S. B. Patil; Issues Concerning Women by Shanta Sanmati Kumar, and Actions and Solutions by S.B. Vasantarajiah. The Session was presided by S.N. Ashok Kumar, Editor of Gommatavani.
The Closing Event, which took place in the evening was presided by Dr. Kamala Hampana, Professor Emeritus in Prakrit and Jainology, University of Mysore. The Valedictory Address was made by Professor G. Brahmappa. Special invitees present on the occasion were: Dr. M.M. Kalburgi of Hampi University, and Karnataka Legislators - M.R. Tanga, M.D. , Virakumar Patil and Abhayachandra.
- Gommatavani, 15 May 1999. A Kannada Jaina Fortnightly from Śravanabelagola.
THE GODDESS PADMAVATI OF HUMCHA JAIN SHRINE (KARNATAKA, INDIA) WILL BE THE MAIN THEME OF A KANNADA FEATURE FILM.
The history and mythology of the Jain shrine at Humcha and its yaksi Padmavati are chosen as a centre theme for the making of a feature film in Kannada language. The film, which began shooting in and around Humcha, is produced by Tukkoji Rao and is written and directed by K Manjunath. The leading roles will be played by Kalyan Kumar and Padmavasanti. Recently, the whole film crew was at Humcha to seek the blessings from Devendrakirti Bhattaraka, the spiritual head of the Jain matha there.
- The Gurudeva, Kannada Fortnightly, 15 April, 1998
JAIN MILAN BANGALORE NORTH, INDIA EMBOLDENS TO ESTABLISH CENTRE FOR JAIN STUDIES AT BANGALORE UNIVERSITY.
The University of Bangalore has considered to establish Centre of Jain Studies in the forthcoming academic year, pending administrative and financial arrangements. The city of Bangalore, which is situated about 140 km northeast of Mysore city and where
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