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Acharya Vardhamansagarji Enters
Shravanabelagola, Calls For Spiritual Progress
Mahamasthakabhisheka
Preparations In Progress
Dr.Veerendra Hegde Hails The Significance Of Sacrifice
Hearty Reception To Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj
Transportation
Facility Between Ichalkaranji and Shravanabelagola
16th
Vardanthi Utsav Of Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji
Mahamasthakabhisheka Is Life Times Punya
Kannada Jain Literary Conference
Karnataka Jain Writers Directory
Mahamasthakabhisheka Cultural Committee |
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ACHARYA VARDHAMANSAGARJI
ENTERS SHRAVANABELAGOLA
CALLS FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS |
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Shravanabelagola
(Karnataka), June 25: Acharya Sri
Vardhaman Sagarji Maharaj opined that spiritual progress is highly
imperative than intellectual, as the former bridges fraternity among
thwe people and leads to comprehensive understanding of humanity. He
was speaking at a function organised at Sri Kshetra Shravanabelagola
to celebrate his August entry. He cited the great qualities of Lord
Bahubali such as sacrifice, meditation which have guided the people
to the good path of perfection. He recollected the previous
Mahamasthakabhisheka held in 1993 and hailed the significance of
Mahamasthakabhisheka being celebrated periodically. He called upon
the youth to voluntarily participate for the success of such a great
deliberation. The other luminaries present on the occasion include
Acharya Sri Gunanandi Maharaj and the Bhattarakhs of Moodabidri and
Kambadahalli.
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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKA PREPARATIONS IN PROGRESS |
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Shravanabelagola
(Karnataka), June 25: His holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt cited that the
preperations for the ensuing Mahamasthakabhisheka celebrations are
in full sing by the state and central Governments which have vowed
to make the celebration eventful. Thousands of people are toiling
incesently to provide the basic needs for the incoming visitors and
pilgrims. The historical celebration will be held in the sacred
guidance of His Holiness Elacharya 108 Sri Vardhamanasagarji Maharaj
and in the holy presence of His Holiness Acharya Sri
Vardhamansagarji Maharaj who has embelished this religious
performance. The Swamiji added that the visit and the penance by the
seers and ascetics will act as the beackon light to establish peace
and happiness and thus Karnataka found its glorius path. He was
speaking at a function organised to celebrate the Mangal Pravesh
(Sanctified entry) of Acharya Sri VArdhaman Sagarji Maharaj. Sri
Abhay Chandra Jain the chief whip of Government of Karnataka
inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Sri C.S.Puttegowda
the Member of the Legislative Assemble from Shravanabelagola
presided over the function. Sri N.K.Sethi the honorary president,
Sri A.R.Nirmalkumar the working president delivered the key note
address. Sri Shanthiraj Shastry and Neeraj Jain observed the
Mangalacharan.
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DR. VEERENDRA HEGDE HAILS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SACRIFICE |
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Shravanabelagola
(Karnataka), June 25: Dr.D.Veerendra
Hegde, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala emphasised the significance and
greatness of sacrifice and stressed its need at the present juncture
of modern civilization. He was speaking on the occasion of Acharya
Sri Vardhaman Sagarji's entry into Shravanabelagola to participate
in the Mahamasthakabhisheka celebrations. He praised revered
Vardhamansagarji for his religious fervour and walked a long
distance of 2000 Kms in a short span of six months. He attributed
this to the devotion of Acharyaji to Lord Bahubali.
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HEARTY RECEPTION TO ACHARYA SRI VARDHAMANSAGARJI MAHARAJ |
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Shravanabelagola
(Karnataka), June 25: Thousands of people
were seen thronging to welcome Acharya Sri VArdhaman Sagarji Maharaj
traditionally at Shravanabelagola. The Acharyaji who happens to be
the 5th successor of Acharya Sri Shanthisagarji's Akshunna tradition
was given a grand and hearty welcome at Shravanabelagola in the
presence of Munis, Bhattarakh's of different Jain Mutts and other
dignitaries. A special gate was errected at the entrance to
Shravanabelagola to welcome the seer. His holiness Swasti Sri
Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt,
Dr.D.Veerendra Hegde Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala and other
dignitaries welcomed the Acharya at this gate. The citizens of the
place were enthralled receiving the Acharya. The padapooja was
observed by them. Vardhamansagarji was taken in a procession till
the Jain Mutt religiously and the city was found enjoying the
poignance.
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TRANSPORTATION FACILITY BETWEEN ICHALKARANJI AND SHRAVANABELAGOLA |
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Chikkodi
(Karnataka), July 1: The transport
facility by bus has been started from Inchalkarnaji to
Shravanabelagola in connection with the ensuing Mahamasthakabhisheka
as reported by K.B.Gulabchand of Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava
Celebration Transport Committee. The bus leaves Ichalkaranji at 2 PM
and reached Shravanabelagola the next day at 7 AM passing through
Sadalaga, Nippani, Sthavanidhi, BElguam, Hubli and Shimoga, It
leaves Shravanabelagola at 2.30 PM everyday and reaches Inhalkaranji
at 7.00 A.M. next morning. The bus fare is Rs. 250.
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16TH VARDHANTHI UTSAV OF ACHARYA VARDHAMANSAGARJI |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), July
10:
16th Vardhantiutsav of attaining Acharya status Sri Acharya
Vardhamansagarji Maharaj's was observed for four days by the
esteemed Jain samaj with all devotion and dedication. It was held
from July 8th. Acharyaji was broughtr in a procession to Hulla Sabha
Mantap amidst the chanting of devotional songs showered by the
Musician Sri Kubera Chougale. Sri Acarya Shanthisagarji Maharaj was
remembered by paying homage to his portrait. Special poojas were
conducted by observing the padapooja of Acharyaji. The five volumes
of Dhavala work published hitherto by National Prakrit Studies and
Research Centre was presented to the Acharya by Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt.
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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKA IS LIFETIMES PUNYA |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), July
13: Achrya 108 Sri Varadattasagarji Maharaj has opined that "an
individual gets an opportunity to see the Mahamasthakabhisheka by
virtue of his punya". He was speaking on the occasion of his entry
to Shravanabelagola. Acharya Sri who had observed his chaturmas at
Kothali the previous year has accepted the invitation of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava Committee and has arrived to
Shravanabelagola to observed his chaturmas here. Recalling his
presence during the 1981 mahamasthakabhisheka as Kshullak and 1993
mahamasthakabhisheka as Muni he called upon the people to propagate
and follow the life style and teachings of Lord Bahubali.
Speaking on the occasion Acharya Sri
Vardhaman Sagarji Maharaj opined that one should follow the Jain
dharmic way of life for self purification. Acharya Sri Gunanandiji
Maharaj also spoke on the occasion. Sri Charukeeerthi Bhattarakha
Swamiji called upon the Jain samaj of Karnataka to actively involve
in the religious activities and prepare themselves to welcome the
Muni Sanghas at their places that would arrive to Shravanabelagola
on the occasion of the Mahamasthakabhisheka.
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KANNADA JAIN LITERARY CONFERENCE
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka),
August 1: All Karnataka Jain Literary Conference will be held on 22nd and 23rd
October, 2005 at Shravanabelagola as part of Mahamasthakabhisheka
celebrations of Bhagwan Bahubali. Seminars, honouring of talented
writers, cultural programmes and release of books and cassettes will
be held. Further, people who have obtained Ph.D. on Jaina subjects
from 1993 to 2005 will also be honoured on the occasion. A kavi
sammelan will be held on the occasion and hence those who are
interested to participate are here by informed to send thre poems to
Sri Chandrakanth Padesoor the coordinator of the conference within
October 15th. Sri Chandrakanth Padesoor, Head Master, Bharati Vidya
Mandir, Salgame Road, Hassan - 573201.
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KARNATAKA JAIN WRITERS DIRECTORY |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka),
August 1: On the occasion of the All Karnataka Jain Literary Conference
to be held on 22nd and 23rd
October, 2005 at Shravanabelagola as part of Mahamasthakabhisheka
celebrations of Bhagwan Bahubali, it has been planned to publish the
Karnataka State Jain Writers Directory. Hence the Jain
writers are here by requested to furnish the following details:
name, date of birth, Place of birth, names of the parents, address,
educational details, profession, literary activities, published
books, awards and recognition and other details along with their
latest passport sized photograph. The details should be sent to the
following address: Sri AShok Murgi, Head Master, Smt Sriyalamma
Nemirajaiah High School, Shravanabelagola - 573 135.
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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKA CULTURAL COMMITTEE |
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Shravanabelagola (Karnataka),
August 1: The cultural sub committee consisting of 28 members has been formed
under the executive chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner of
Hassan District. Sri CHarukeerthu Bhattarakha Swamiji is the patron
of the committee.
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