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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKA COMMITTEE
DONATES RS. 12 LAKHS TO THE FLOOD AFFECTED
Shravanabelagola, Nov 8:
Swasti Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt has informed
that the Mahamasthakabhisheka committee would donate a sum of Rs. 12 Lakhs to
the flood affected people in the districts of Hassan and Mandya in Karnataka. He
informed this to the National Comittee and said that this would a gesture from
the committee to the flood victims.
MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKA NATIONAL
COMMITTEE REVIEWS PROGRESS
Shravanabelagola, Nov 8:
The Mahamasthakabhisheka National Committee reviewed the progress of the various
preparations undertaken for the Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava - 2006 of Lord
Bahubali at its second two day meeting. Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha
Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt spoke in detail about the
various projects undertaken. He informed that the works related to providing
basic infrastructural facilities for the pilgrims and tourists would be
completed by Jan 15th, 2006. He further informed that the mahotsava would be
inaugurated on Jan 22nd, 2006 and hoped that the president of India would be
present on the occasion. He also informed the members of the national committee
about the interest generated in India and abroad about the event. He said that a
request has been sent to the Government of Karnataka to declare Feb 8th, 2006
the first day of the Mahamasthakabhisheka as a general holiday so as to enable
more people to participate in the event. Further he informed the gathering that
more than two Digambar Jain tyagis would be present on the occasion.
Special Stamp: As released
during the 1981 edition of the event, the Swamiji hoped that the postal
department of the government of India would release a special stamp to
commemorate the event during 2006.
Cultural Programmes:
Speaking on the cultural programmes planned for the event he informed that
programmes focusing the Jaina and Bharatiya Sanskriti would be organised.
Accommodation: He informed
that work for providing permanent accommodation to the pilgrims is under
progress and informed that the work of the guest house with more than 400 rooms
is under progress. He further informed that the work is under progress at five
satellite towns for providing temporary accommodation. The various satellite
towns (Nagars) planned on the occasion are Kalasha Nagar (For the Kalasha
holders), Yatri Nagar (For the pilgrims), Tyagi Nagar (for the Jain ascetics),
Services Colony - Government (For Government Officials) and Services
colony - Volunteers (for 1500 volunteers).
Scaffolding Work: Detailing
out the scaffolding behind erected behind the statue of Lord Bahubali he said
that work is under progress and said that a lift would be incorporated as a part
of the scaffolding so as to enable the aged and disabled people in performing
the abhisheka.
Library: He informed the
members that construction work of the library undertaken by the Government of
Karnataka at a cost of Rs. 1.5 Crores is under progress and said that library
would be literary of all forms.
Sub Committees: Sri
Charukeerthiji informed the members of the National Committee that 31 sub
committees have been constituted so as to enable the smooth functioning of
various works. The presidents and conveners of various sub committees presented
their reports to the members and a detailed deliberation was held on the
reports.
Dr.D.Veeerendra Hegde of
Dharmasthala, the chief patron of the Mahotsava; Sri Naresh Kumar Sethi the
Honorary president; Sri Nirmal Kumar Sethi the Reception President; Sri
A.R.Nirmal Kumar Working President spoke ont he occasion.
WHAT MORE DO YOU
NEED?!..DO NOT HESITATE
Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), November 8:
Is the Mahamasthakabhisheka celebrations lacking Governments
support? No, never, this is what the working president of the
Mahotsava Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar says. Rather he says the support
is overwhelming, both from the central as well as the state
Governments. He was speaking at the progress review meeting of
the Mahamasthakabhisheka National Committee. He did not forget
to praise the gesture shown by the father and son pair of Sri
H.D.Devegowda and Sri H.D.Revanna. He quoted many instances
where in Sri Revanna keeps telling him "What more do you
need?!...Do Not Hesitate". He opined that such sadharmic
gestures by Sri Revannaji keeps motivating him and his team to
keep working towards the success of the event.
REVANNA ASSURES
SUPPORT FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), November 8:
Minister for public works and energy, Government of Karnataka
and the State president of the Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava,
Sri H.D.Revanna has assured full support from the Government of
Karnataka towards the success of the Mahamasthakabhisheka of
Lord Bahubali at Shravanabelagola. He was speaking in his
address to the fleet of audience assembled at Shravanabelagola
during the National committee meeting of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka on the 8th and 9th of November, 2005. Her
informed that the central and state government have released
Rs.90 and 25 crores respectively for the event. He also informed
that the state Government would be releasing another 35 crores
for various developmental activities to the taken up.
Disbursal Of
Funds: He read out in detail the allocation of the funds for
various developmental projects to be taken up during the event.
They are as follows: Rs. 5 Crores for the upgradation of the
hospitals at Chanarayapatana and Shravanabelagola, Rs. 15 Crores
for providing drinking water facilities to the Shravanabelagola
town through the Hemavathi river, Rs. 10 Crores for providing
electric facilitiesand Rs. 1.5 crores towards the construction
of a modernised library.
He said that
orders have been issued to complete all the temporary and
permanent accommodation facilities by the end of December. He
disclosed the state Governments proposal to conduct cultural
programmes on all the 12 days of the event from the artists of
national and international reputation. Revanna called upon the
officials of more that 20 departments of the Government to
strive hard for the success of the event.
Mr.Revanna had
many interactions with His Holiness Charukeerthi Bhattarakhji,
Sri D.Veerendra Heggdeji and other members of the national
committee.
NEED TO PROPAGATE BAHUBALI'S MESSAGE
Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), November 9: Ex - prime
minister of India Sri H.D.Devegowda stressed upon the need to
propagate the message of Bhagawan Bahubali. He felt that the
message of Tyaga (Renunciation) preached by Bahubali is a
beacon light to the people of the present days who are involved
in mutual hatred. He was addressing the members of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka National Committee - 2006 during the 2nd
National Meeting of the Mahotsav.
Being a member of
parliament from Hassan district he assured he would try his
level best for the success of the Mahotsava and felt that it is
his bounded duty to work towards the success of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka. He disclosed that
the central government has assured to release more funds towards
providing the basic amenities to the pilgrims visiting
Shravanabelagola during the event. He also informed that he is
keeping track about the developmental projects, railway route
between Hassan and Shravanabelagola, release of postal stamp
during the event and other aspects. He also promised that he would stay at Shravanabelagola during the
entire month from the beginning till the end of the event.
Sriphala Offer:
Sri Devegowdaji offered the Shriphala to their Holiness Acharya
108 Sri Vardhaman Sagarji Maharaj, Acharya 108 Sri Gunanandiji
Maharaj and Acharya 108 Sri Varadattasagarji Maharaj.
Sri D.Veerendra
Heggde of Dharmasthala and other dignitaries honoured Sri
Devegowda. His Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha
Swamiji delivered his blessings to the gathering.
46 PATIENTS ALIGNED WITH
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS
Bangalore
(Karnataka), Nov 15: A series of people welfare
programmes have been organised in and around Shravanabelagola by
the Janakalyana Samiti of the Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava. As
a part of this an Artificial Limb Alignment Camp had been
organised at Shravanabelagola for the benefit of the needy. The
camp had been organised in coordination with C.B.Bhandari
Charitable Trust, Bangalore. 46 patients of the total 75
examined were aligned with the artificial limbs.
Speaking on the occasion His
Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi BHattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola
Jain Mutt opined that the Mahamasthakabhisheka celebrations should not be
limited to the poojas and aradhanas instead it should also have a social
dimension through such camps. Shravanabelagola M.L.A. Sri C.S.Putte Gowda
distributed the artificial limbs. Shravanabelagola gram panchayat president Sri
Sharat Kumar; Sri Champalal Bhandari of the the Bhandari Charitable Trust;
president of the Marwadi Yuvak Sangh Sri F.R.Singhvi were present on the
occasion. Sri H.N.Rajendra Kumar convener of the Janakalyana Samithi delivered
the welcome address. Sri S.B.Suresh Jain convener of the Janakalyana Samiti
delivered the vote of thanks.
Artificial limbs alignments would
be done at the week long camp organised at Shravanabelagola from
16th to 23rd October, 2005. Free Calipers would be distributed
on the occasion. For further details contact Dr.G.S.Brahmaraj
(Phone: 94488 18834) and are requested to register on or before October 9.
TALENTED WOMEN HAVE TO COME OUT
OF HOMES - HEMAVATHI HEGGADE
Shravanabelagola, Nov 18:
Smt Hemavathi Verendra Heggde called upon the women folk to come out of the four
walls of the houses so as to lead the society. She was speaking in her inaugural
address during the All India Jain Mahila Sammelan organised at Shravanabelagola
on the occasion of the Mahamasthakabhisheka of Lord Bahubali in February 2006.
She detailed the contribution of women in general and Jain women in particular
in various fields. proceeding further she called upon the women to focus upon
inculcating the knowledge of Jain dharma and sadharmic rituals amongst the
children.
Dr.Neelam Jain, editor of Jain
Mahiladarsha presided over the function. She spoke on the deteriorating Jain
values in the society and called upon the women to focus on this and work
towards strengthening it in the society. Smt.Bhavani Revanna released the
souvenir Madhavi on the occasion. Sri A.R.Nirmal Kumar, working president of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava - 2006 delivered the key note address. Smt Shobha
Vimuktha Kumar president of the Mahila Samelan organising committee delivered
the welcome address.
WOMEN EXHIBITION - A REFLECTION
OF CRAFTSMAN SKILL
Shravanabelagola, Nov 18:
The Exhibition organised at Shravanabelagola on the occasion of the All India
Jain Women conference was a reflection of the craftsman skill of the Jain Women.
Women from 17 mahila samaj's exhibited their works in the exhibition.
Smt.Sushiladevi Pahadiya of Hyderabad inaugurated the exhibition in the presence
of His Holiness Swasti Sri
Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt.
The exhibition was coordinated by Smt.Navaratna Indukumar of Chikamagalur.
INDIVIDUALISTIC THINKING IS
DANGEROUS TO SOCIETY - ACHARYA VARDHAMANSAGARJI
Shravanabelagola, Nov 18:
Acharya Muni 108 Sri Vardhaman Sagarji Maharaj felt that the individualistic
thinking amongst the people has led to the deterioration of the joint family
system in the society and has led to the nuclear families in the present days.
He felt that the joint family system which is an integral part of the Indian
society would led to the over all development of the society. He was speaking
after receiving the Acharya Vandana organised during the All India Jain
Women Conference at Shravanabelagola on the Mahamasthakabhisheka of Lord
Bahubali in 2006.
Speaking on the occasion Acharya
Muni 108 Sri Varadatta Sagarji Maharaj felt that we get gold in the underground
like wise we get Tirthankaras from the mothers womb and felt that there is no
world with out mother. Acharya Muni 108 Sri Gunanandiji Maharaj opined that
Women are the best example of samyam.
WOMEN SHOULD LEAD THE SOCIETY -
CHARUKEERTHI BHATTARAKJI
Shravanabelagola, Nov 18:
Swasti Sri Charukeerthi
Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt has opined
that the women should be a beacon light to the society and should be an example
to the society through their qualities of Karuna, Vatsalya, Prem and Vishwas. He
was delivering his ashirvachan on the occasion of the All India Jain Women
Conference. Further he recalled the contribution of Mother Sunanada in carving
the personality of Lord Bahubali. Smt.Hemavathi Heggde inaugurated the oil
painting of the Bahubali's balaleela titled Mother Sunanda's Son Bahubali.
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