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21st Century's 1st
Mahamasthakabhisheka Of Bhagwan Sri Bahubali In 2006
Gowda Assures Full
Support For Mahamasthakabhisheka
Enchanting Celebration
Of Mahamasthakabhisheka
Mahamasthakabhisheka
Draws The Attention Of The Globe
Lifetimes Fortune Of the
Century
Chant 'Jai Gommatesha'
Meeting Begins With
Bahubali's Hymn
Central And State
Governments Appealed For Mahamasthakabhisheka Success
Mahamasthakabhisheka As
Nadahabba
Committees Constituted
For Mahamasthakabhisheka
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BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2004 TO AUGUST 25TH, 2004 |
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21ST
CENTURY'S 1ST MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA OF BHAGAWAN SRI BAHUBALI IN 2006 |
Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Maharaj
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), June 1: The first head anointing
(Mahamasthakabhishekha) ceremony of this century of Bhagawan Sri
Bahubali of Shravanabelagola will be celebrated in the month of February
2006 as stated by Paramapujya Jagadguru Karmayogi Swastiri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji. This historical event bears great testimony since the
time of installation of the statue by Chavundaraya the commander in chief of
Gangas of Talakadu on March 13, 981 A.D. This 57 feet monolithic statue is
situated atop the Vindhyagiri hill. It is the ritual of
Mahamasthakabhishekha is being conducted once in every 12 years from
time immemorial. The last mahamasthakabhishekha was held in
1993. This event attracts the devotees and tourists in large number from
different parts of the world.
The arrangements are in full swing to make the event successful. The
Rashtriya Mahamasthakabhishekha Mahotsav Samithi (RMMS) has been
formed under the able chief patronage of Dr.D.Veerendra Heggade, Dharmasthala. |
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The 57 feet high Idol of
Bhagawan Sri Bahubali on the Indragiri Hill at
Shravanabelagola -JHC Photos |
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Sri Sahu Ramesh Chand Jain of all India Digambara Jaina Tirthakshetra Committee
, New Delhi is the honorary chairman. A.R.Nirmal Kumar of Bangalore
(Executive Chairman); Aravind Doshi, Mumbai (Chief Secretary); Sri Ashok
Badjaty, Indore of national committee is the vice chairman. D.A.Patil,
Kolhapur and S.Jetendra Kumar, Bangalore are also in the committee.
Late
Prime minister Smt Indira Gandhi participated in the celebration held in
1981. Furthermore Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma the President and P.V.Narasimha
Rao also participated in the event in 1993. It is enterprising to remember
that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru the first prime minister of India had expressed
admiration for the serene beauty of lord Gommateshwara. He was dumb founder
and looked at this magnificent statue.
The committee has
envisaged many measures to be taken as part of preparation for the
celebration of mahamasthakabhishekha these include providing of basic
facilities for the pilgrims and incumbents at the place. The Swamiji has
strongly urged for the completion of Hassan-Bangalore Railway project
initiated by former Prime Minister Sri H.D.Devegowda. Attempts have been
made to Beautify the place and thus providing an aesthetic background to the
town.
The message of ahimsa
for the welfare of mankind is spread through out the country on the
occasion. The state and central governments and the member of the parliament
from Hassan Sri H.D.Devegowda and Sri C.S.Puttegowda, member of the
legislative assembly from Shravanabelagola have assured full fledged support
for this mega event to make it a grand success. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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GOWDA
ASSURES FULL SUPPORT
FOR MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA |
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Hassan (Karnataka), July 1: With the
former Prime Minister and Hassan MP, H.D. Deve Gowda, assuring of all
possible help from the Central and State Governments, the exercise of
holding the first Mahamastakabhisheka of the 21st century, at
Shravanabelagola in February 2006, has gained momentum. A meeting of the
district officials was convened on under the president ship of Sri Gowda, to
discuss a 20-point proposal submitted by Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji of
Shravanabelagola for the overall development of the Jain pilgrimage centre
in view of the Mahamastakabhisheka.
Mr. Gowda said that he would try his best to
bring in all help from all quarters to make the Mahamastakabhisheka a
memorable event. The minister for Public Works and Energy, H.D.Revanna, the
Shravanabelagola MLA, C.S. Putte Gowda, the Arkalgud MLA, A.T. Ramaswamy, ex
member of the parliament Sri Javare Gowda, ex minister Sri Veerakumar Patil,
Hassan Zilla Panchayat president, G.T. Indira and other dignitaries attended
the meeting.
Terming the
Mahamastakabhisheka as a trans-national cultural event, Mr. Gowda said that
it was a challenge to organise an event, which was massive in nature and
would be attended by people across the world. He called upon the people's
representatives to work for the success of the event. He said that, he would
appeal to the Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, and the Deputy Chief
Minister, Siddaramaiah, to extend all possible help. On the 20-point
proposal presented by the Swamiji, he asked the district administration to
discuss the proposal in detail and approach the State Government with
specific demands.
In his plea to the
elected representatives and the officials, Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka
Swamiji said that he did not anticipate either ostentation or grandeur but
only expected the basic amenities for the pilgrims who would visit
Shravanabelagola on the occasion, especially proper drinking water supply
and place to stay. Recalling the help extended by the previous Governments
in holding Mahamastakabhisheka successfully, he said that he would expect
similar cooperation from both the district administration and the State
Government. The Swamiji appealed to the Deputy Commissioner, M. Maheshwara
Rao, and the District in-charge Minister, H.D Revanna, to take up the
responsibility of conducting the event successfully.
Jains from all over
Karnataka had participated in the meeting and gave useful suggestions
towards making the event a grand success. The working president of the
Rashtriya Mahamasthakabhishekha Mahotsav Samithi Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar
briefened the gathering about the event. - Jain
Heritage Centres News Service |
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ENCHANTING CELEBRATION OF MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), August 25: The
historic celebration of the head anointing ceremony of lord
Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola has taken its pace this time with
adequate preparations and is drawing the attention of the pilgrims
at large. The pooja will be celebrated for all ten days to
facilitate the devotees to observe the rituals pouring sacred water
collected in Kalashas. Jagadguru Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha
Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Muth briefened and blessed the
endeavour. The celebration will be telecasted live all over the
globe. The programmes relating to the heritage of Jainism will be
held in propagating the message of Jinas. He mentioned that all the
days of pooja celebration will be given equal attention and
priority. He opined that Jainism has immensely contributed for the
development of Indian culture. The Jain religion, its culture and
rich literary treasure will be made known to the public and the
pilgrims on the occasion. The preachings of 24 Tirthankaras will be
taught to the present generation of people propagating about the
posterity. He called upon youngsters to take an active part in this
historical event with great joy and commitment. Adequate facilities
will be provided to the pilgrims and visitors fulfilling their basic
needs. Sri Charukeerthiji is spear heading the celebrations with his
suitable guidance and suggestions. The exhibits of the ancient Jaina
culture, literature and art will be displayed and thus fastening the
core of the religion.
The pooja will be celebrated by
pouring holy water on the lord. The first and second days pooja
includes anointing the lord with 108 and 216 Kalashas (pots)
respectively. The third day pooja includes the use of 504 and from
fourth to 10th 1008 Kalashas along with panchamruta abhishekha.
The Swamiji disclosed the deliberations of the
Mahamasthakabhishekha at its first meeting of the national
committee. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA DRAWS THE ATTENTION OF THE GLOBE |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala inaugurated
the first meeting of the Mahamasthakabhishekha of the national
committee and opined that this religious event at Shravanabelagola
has drawn the attention of the world towards India and compared it
to that of Olympic games taking place in Athens (Greece). He felt
that Bahubali's sacrifice and meditation have modified the lives of
individuals towards spirituality and considered that it has lit the
light for world peace. He complimented the committee and declared it
as representing the parliament of the followers of religion.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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LIFETIMES FORTUNE OF THE CENTURY |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
The esteemed members of the
Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee felt that it is a lifetime
fortune and achievement to participate in the services to lord
Bahubali and propagating his message to mankind. This celebration is
not confined to Karnataka and India but is an international event.
They called upon for the whole time participation actively and make
the celebration a grand success with unity and amity. More than
10,000 volunteers of Veerasevadala will take part in this
event. National Youth Conference, National Women Conference
exhibition of Jaina literature in Kannada, Jaina Munis conference
will held on the ocasion. Besides the establishment of Internation
Jain study centre, Publication of Bahubali literature in Indian
languages. Details of the Jain centres of Karnataka and felicitation
of Jaina talents and cultural events will be held.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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CHANT 'JAI GOMMATESHA' |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
The Mahamasthakabhishekha
National Committee has given a clarion call to pronounce the slogan
Jai Gommatesha the symbol of sacrifice and non violence on hearing
any telephonic or telegraphic call from their neighbours. It is
opined that this will help in propagating the message of Bhagawan
Sri Bahubali to linger in the hearts and minds of the people.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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MEETING BEGINS WITH BAHUBALI'S HYMN |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
The first meeting of
Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee started with
renouncing the line 'Visatta Kandatta Dalanuyaram' Gommata Hymn
written by Nemichandracharya on Bhagawan Sri Bahubali when the first
Masthakabhishekha celebration was held in A.D. (981). It enthralled
the hundreds of members assembled on the occasion. The main priest
Sri V.Shanthiraja Shastry and Sri M.G.Ratnarajayya conducted the
religious proceedings.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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CENTRAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS APPEALED FOR MASTHAKABHISHEKHA SUCCESS |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar the executive
president of the Sri Bahubali Swami Mahamasthakabhishekha Committee
informed that central and state governments are requested to extend
the cooperation and assistance for the overall and successful
celebration of Mahamasthakabhishekha the first of its event of this
century. He also informed that Acharya Sri Vidyananda Maharaj, New
Delhi, has been well appraised of the preparations for the
celebration. The district and state administrative machineries, the
philanthropists and the devotees are requested to render service in
this regard.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service |
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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA AS NADAHABBA |
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Shravanabelagola, August 25:
His Holiness Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola declared that
Mahamasthakabhishekha is conducted in full swing and spirit of 'Nadahabba'
(State Festival). Cultural and social welfare programmes will be
held parallely with the celebrations. Emphasis will be laid on
adopting human values in day to day life. The publications
pertaining to the life and message of Bhagawan Sri Bahubali will be
undertaken and seminars and symposia are held in universities and
thus creating awareness amongst the youngsters. In addition state
and national conferences will be held on Prakrit, Sanskrit and
Kannada languages. He also mentioned that the endowment amount of
'Chavundaraya Award' established in Kannada Sahitya Parishath will
be enhanced.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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COMMITTEES CONSTITUTED FOR MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA
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Shravanabelagola, August 25: The first meeting of
Mahamasthakabhishekha National Committee has constituted various
committees for the smooth celebrations of the Mahamasthakabhishekha
event, they include: Mahamasthakabhishekha Pooja Committee
(Convener: Sri B.H.Mahabalaiah , Bellur), Mahamasthakabhishekha
Accommodation Committee (President: Sri Anil Sethi, Bangalore;
Convener: Sri S.Suresh Kumar, Mysore), Volunteers Committee
(President: D.A.Patil, Kolhapur), Kalasha Distribution committee
(Convener: Sri D.R.Shah, Indi), People Welfare Committee (President:
Sri H.N.Rajendrakumar, Bangalore; Convener: Sri S.A.Sudarshan),
Panchakalyana Committee (Convener: Sri G.C.Ajitkumar,
Shravanabelagola). The other committees would be constituted
shortly.
-Jain Heritage Centres News Service
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