CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: On the occasion of Lord Mahavir Swami’s birth anniversary (Janma Kalyanak), a grand religious procession was organized from Shri Ji Temple in Nehru Nagar and Panchsheel Nagar under the South-West Assembly constituency. The procession saw the special participation of BJP State General Secretary and popular MLA of the South-West Assembly, Bhagwandas Sabanani.

The procession passed through various routes starting from Nehru Nagar Kotra and received a grand welcome at several places along the way. The journey concluded upon returning to Shri Ji Temple, where a ceremonial Abhishek Shakti Dhara (ritual offering) was performed for the deity. The ceremony was sponsored by the families of Nemichand Jain, Suresh Chand Jain, and Rakesh Jain Anupam, who are associated with the temple committee.

At the Dharma Sabha held in Panchsheel Nagar Temple, several prominent figures including BJP District President Ravindra Yati, Temple Committee President Santosh Jain, Patron Director P.K. Jain, Devendra Jain Mallu, and local councilor Mrs. Girija Rakesh Khatik were present alongside a large number of religious devotees.

In his address at the Dharma Sabha, Director Sabanani extended his heartfelt greetings to all present and to the people of India on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. He urged everyone to follow the teachings of Mahavir Swami, emphasizing that in today’s world, the principle of “Ahimsa Parmo Dharma” (Non-violence is the highest duty) is crucial for achieving global peace and unity among living beings. He stated that living by Mahavir Swami’s principles can bring simplicity and peace to one’s life.

On this occasion, District President Ravindra Yati announced a fund of ₹5 lakhs for the construction of a Dharamshala (pilgrim rest house) in response to the temple committee’s request. Councilor Girija Rakesh Khatik appealed to MLA Sabanani for assistance in temple and Dharamshala development, which Sabanani readily accepted, pledging to allocate funds from his special grant for the construction of the Dharamshala and a Dharma gate.

A large gathering of members from the Jain community attended the event.

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