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DR. L. M. SINGHVI ( 1931- 2007) DEVLOK GAMAN       Padma Bhushan, author, poet, publicist, linguist, litterateur and patron of art and culture, eminent jurist, noted statesman and former Member of Parliament, Dr.L. M. Singhvi passed away on October 7, 2007. He was 76 years old, and survived by his wife, Kamla Singhvi, son, Congress Spokesperson and MP, Dr. Abhishek Singhvi, Senior Advocate, and daughter, Abhilasha.

International Day of Non-Violence (Ahimsa) at UN General Assembly New York, October 2, 2007: The international community celebrates the International Day of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Day) to pay tribute to Mahtma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on October 2, 2007. The UPA chairperson Sonai Gandhi addressed the the world body on "peace, Non-Violence and Empowerment- Gandhian Philosophy in the 21st Century".     Mahatma Gandhi was deeply influenced by Ahimsa and Satya (Truth) the basic principle of Jain Dharma.

Munishree Tarunsagarji Maharaja at Mangalore Mangalore Feb 28: Krantikari Rastrasantha 108 Munishree Tarunasagarji Maharaja will deliver a two-day special spiritual speech on March 3rd and 4th at Mangala Stadium at 3.30 pm.  Addressing newspersons in City on Wednesday. Working President K Suresh Ballal said that a grand procession will be held at 3 pm from Veera Bhavan to Mangala Stadium. Shri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pandithacharyavarya Swamiji, Jain Mutt Moodbidri will be present on this occasion. Bhakthi Sandhya Group, Sangli will be presenting music programme, he added.

Protest call over Rishabdev temple handover withdrawn
Jaipur, February, 24, 2007:  Tribals protesting the move to hand over an historic temple in Rajasthan to the Jain community have withdrawn their call for Sunday's protest demonstration following Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's assurance that she will look into the matter.

Muni Diksha before death
Jaipur, February, 16, 2007
 Chirangi Lal received Muni diksha by Acharya Nirbhya Sagarji at Shree Mahavirji Digambar Jain temple before death. He was 82 years old. At the time of performing puja in the temple he become unconscious. Acharya Nirbhya Sagarji   was present in the temple at this time. With Namokar mantra and Varagya mantra Acharya Shree gave him Muni disha. After receiving muni disha Chirangi Lal attained nirvana.
Violence at Rishabdev town
Rishabdev:  February, 10, 2007
Violence erupted at Rishabdev town a famous jain tirth of Lord Rishabdev (Kesariyaji) on February 5 and again February 7, 2007. Several soaps, houses and properties of Jain community were damaged by the Adivasis (Tribals). The cause of violence was due to the Supreme Court ruling by accepting Rishbdev (Kesariyaji) as Jain Tirtha. Supreme court handed over its management to Jain community. Though Supreme court judgment did not bar tribals from worshipping their presiding deity "kala Baba" (Lord Rishbdev) in the Temple.
  Due to misgiving about the Supreme Court order on control of Kesariyaji temple, more than 6,000 tribals armed with traditional arrows, slings, stones etc. attacked the police and non-adivasis on Thursday, February 7 from the nearby hilltop to protest against the verdict.
  Tribal development minister Kanakmal Katra said, "Leaders from diffrent parties including BJP, Congress held several rounds of discussions wit representatives of tribals to apprise them of the apex court judgment. District collector Shikhar Agarwal said, "the situation is under control hence the army has not been deployed.
  President Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Teertank Akshetra committee NK Sethi   said, "government should give protection to the Jain community and restore peace."

Ten  idols were stolen from Gurgaon Digambar Jain Temple.
 GURGAON: 28 Jan 2007: Ten 500-year-old idols were stolen from Shri Digambar Jain Mandir in Gurgaon on Saturday. DSP (crime) Rajesh Kalia added that seven teams have already left for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.Expressing shock over the incident, Devender Jain, general secretary of Digambar Jain Samaj, said that the value of the idols could be in crores in international market. Kanwar Sain Jain, president of the Samaj, said that they never thought that idols could be stolen from the temple as it is located in one of the most crowded parts of the city and surrounded by Jain families. The members of Jain Sabha have decided to hold a protest rally on Sunday demanding the early recovery of the idols and they would sit on relay hunger strike.
Source- Times of India.
 
10  Jain Idols  were found in  Gwalior village
   Gwalior, December 16, 2006
 10 jain idols were found in an agriculture field in village Gopalia of the Narwar town of Shivpuri district.  Confusion prevailed as to who would take control of the idols. A section of Jain community claimed that the idols were of Jain disciples and therefore should be housed in a temple. However the state archaeological department officials opined that those  idols, which are of archaeological importance must be preserved in a museum, while the temple management could keep the remaining idols.
 That the idols, which were recovered on December 15, 2006, were taken to Narwar temple for safety till final decision about where to house them was taken. Members of the Jain community flocked the temple to catch a glimpses of the idols and later objected to ferrying out of idols from the temple.
    Source - Hindustan Times 
Governor R.L.Bhatia inaugurating a seminar on Jainism in Kerala
  A seminar on jainism organised by Bharatvarshiya Dig. Jain Mahasabha and Wayanad Jain Samaj at Puliyarmala, Kalpetta North in Wayanad district in November.  Governor R.L. Bhatia has called upon the Centre and the State Government to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Jains in the country.  Mr. Bhatia said the State Government should take steps to promote the heritage of the Jains (these include the temples at South Kanyakumari and another at Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad). The matter would be taken up with the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism, he said.  He said the five cardinal principles of Jainism, essentially non-violence, were getting more and more relevance in society. Jainism taught how different types of people could coexist harmoniously in a society. Its 
contributions enriched the socio-cultural life of Kerala, Mr. Bhatia said. The Governor released a book "Jaina Dharmam Keralathil" authored by P.D. Padma Kumar by handing a copy to Harshendra Kumar of Dharmasthala. 

SECOND  YOUNG JAINS OF INDIA CONVENTION CONCLUDES 
 New Delhi, November  5,2006
The second Young Jains of India (YJI) Convention concluded with two key revolutionary resolutions that are expected to transform the Jain community in the coming future. The key resolutions passed as a part of the convention are - “To exhibit humanity and compassion in all fronts by denying dowry system and practicing ahimsa by not promoting abortion”. The resolutions read out by the National Chairman of YJI Manish Kasliwal emphasised that persons practicing dowry and encouraging abortion will be denied from being members of YJI. Youths and dignitaries present at the convention accepted this resolution unanimously and there by setting the ball roll for a new era in the Jain community.
  The convention was inaugurated on 3rd November, 2006 at Siri Fort Auditorium and was attended by Justice Vijendra Jain (Acting Chief Justice Delhi High Court), Abhishek Singhvi (Congress Spokesperson), Indu Jain (Chairman, Times Group), N.P.Jain (Ex Indian Ambassador), D.R. Mehta (Ex Chairman SEBI and Ex Deputy Governor RBI), Kirit Daftary (President JAINA), Prem Jain (Ex VP Cisco System), R.K.Jain (President, Bharat Jain Mahamandal), Parveen Jain (VP MCafe) and Manish Kasliwal (Chairman YJI). The function start by a motivating speech by NP Jain. Justice Vijendra Jain emphasized assertively that all revolutionizing concepts and the everlasting rules that govern the world are in fact Jain principles. Smt Indu Jain quoted that youth have the maximum energy to lead the world in the right prospects. Abhishek Sindhvi, Pravin Jain, Manish Kasliwal stressed that the focus of the organization will be to bring in a positive change within the community and encouraging the youngster.

 EXCAVATIONS REVEAL RARE STATUES OF TIRTHANKARS Near Bikaner
 During the digging of soil in a field at Rai Ki Dhani village in Khatu Bari region of Nagaur district of Rajasthan, six rare stone statues, belonging to 11th century have been recovered few days ago. The statues are those of Bhagwan Shri Parshwa nath Ji, Shri Adinath Ji and also of Shri Bahubali swami. year Samvat 1094 is inscribed on some of the stones. The information about the recovery of statues was reported to the Archeology department at Bikaner by the local police for further investigations.

 Sobha Yatra of Bhagwan Parshwanath on Kartik Purnima
 Just like every year on the holy  day of Kartik Purnima jains of Kolkata is going to  celebrate  Kartik Purnima on 5th November 2006 by a Sobha Yatra  of Bhagwan Parshwanath. This tradition is continue since last 190 years in Kolkata. This Sobha Yatra is famous in West Bengal as Bhagwan Parasnath Sobha Yatra and organised every year on the day of Kartik Purnima. Hundreds and thousands of Jain men and women from all parts of India assembles here for darshan of  this  Sobha Yatra.  The  Sobha Yatra starts from Bara Mandir and after crossing several prominent paths of the city ends at Parswanath Digambar Jain Mandir at Belgachia. 
  This Sobha Yatra is organised by Shri Digambar Jain Rath Yathra Commetee under Shri Digambar Jain Mandir.  
                                                                                                                                   By - Ajit Patni

DEVLOK GAMAN The entire Digambar Jain community was grieved to learn that Acharyaratna Shree Bharat Sagar Ji maharaj , a highly revered saint, left for his heavenly abode after a severe heart attack on the 21st October, 2006 at Aninda Parshwa nath sidhh kshetra, near Udaipur in Rajasthan. He had accepted samadhimaran, immediately prior to his death. Condolence meetings were held in various towns and cities all over the country to mourn his sad demise.

  Two ancient Jain idols recovered
 Jhunjhunu, February 27, 2006
 The Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) police arrested four idol lifter and recovered two ancient idols of Jain religion. In the raid, two idols of Mahaveera dated Vikram Sanwat 1282 and 1940 were recovered. In this connection, Nathuram, Ramveer Singh, Yaseen and Durga Prasad Meena have been arrested by the police. The S.P. said that more idols were expected to be recovered from these culprits. 

PARLOK GAMAN  
Kolkata  2 February 2006: Shree Harakchand ji Saraogi was expired on 1^st February 2006 at 11.25 A.M. He was 90 years old. Late Harkchandji Sarogi was a true follower of Jain Dharma. He always followed the ideal principles of jain dharma in his life time. He was associated with several jain institutions and organisations. He respected all learned men, jain sadhus and sravaks and always contributed for the uplift of jain dharma. He was the trustee of Shree Ahinsa Prachar smaity. He was a guide and  a source of inspiration of www.digambarjainonline.com.  We pay respect to such a great person dedicated to the jain dharma as described by Shri Guna-Bhadra Acharya in ATMANUSHASANA
                                       
   Jain Idols stolen from jain temple kota
  Kota, december 30, 2005
 Thieves, who had stolen 19 idols from Digambar Mahaveer Jain Temple of Kaithoonpole area in Kota city a week ago, five more were stolen from another Jain Temple, few meters  away. The small metal idols are believed to be of 15th and 18th century. 

Jain saint passes away
  Bangalore | October 11, 2005 
  Eminent Jain saint Acharya Sri Sushilsuriswarji  Maharaj died of old age at the Jain shrine at   Chickpet here today.   He was 90.  Chief Minister N Dharam Singh, in his condolence  message,  said the Swami had immensely contributed  to the harmonious development of the society. He    was instrumental in maintaining cordial   relationship among the followers of various   faith.                        

ALL INDIA JAIN WOMEN CONFERENCE AT SHRAVANABELAGOLA
FROM 18TH TO 20TH NOVEMBER 2005 - As a prelude to the Mahamasthakabhishekha of Lord Bahubali scheduled to be held at Shravanabelagola in February 2006 the All India Jain Women Conference has been organised at Shravanabelagola on the 18th, 19th and 20th of November 2005. Smt. Shobha Vimuktha Kumar the coordinator of the conference has informed that the preparations for the conference have begun under the able guidance of Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Shravanabelagola Jain mutt.
During the three day conference seminars, interactive sessions, exhibition and cultural programmes will be organised. The women who have been working towards the up-liftment and propagation of the Jain religion would be felicitated on the occasion. All Jain Women organisations, Sanghs and Mandals are here by requested to register for the conference. The women organisations can register by providing the following details: Name of the organisation, address, phone numbers, year in which it was founded, names of the president and the secretary, total number of members and other details. For further details please contact Smt. Shobha Vimuktha Kumar, Coordinator, National Women Conference, 262/43, Rajagraha, Ashoka Temple Road, 2nd Block Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560011, E-Mail: jainshobha@rediffmail.com, Phone: 080-26565014. Courtesy: Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

 PUNJAB Government ORDERS TO SHOOT BLUE BULLS IN THE NAME OF SAVING CROPS
The move of Punjab Govt. to order Shooting of "Neel Gai" or Blue Bulls in the name of saving crops is really shocking. Blue Bulls are numbering 3000-4000 in state. These are protected under schedule IV of Wildlife Protection Act 1972. These are shy creatures and come out of forests only due to lack of availability of sufficient quantity of food and water, due to human aggression and encroachment into their habitat. It is worth mentioning that due to massive cultivation /encroachments into forest land the habitat has suffered. Blue bull had vanished from southern India due to bad management of forests and wildlife.

GUJARAT HIGH COURT ORDERS on STATUE AT GIRNAR In a hearing on the 21st December, 2004, on a writ petition filed by Digambar Jain samaj in the Gujarat High Court about the illegal occupation of fifth peak of the Girnar Ji mountain and un-authorized installation of Dattatreya statue there, the Court having accepted the plea of installation of the Dattatreya statue in an un-authorized manner, against the prevalent rules for protected monuments, had ordered for immediately removal of the statue by the concerned party and vacation of the illegal occupation at the fifth peak. The Court, in its order, further added that if the statue was not removed by the 28th December, it would be forced to ask the authorities for its removal. This case is being represented in the Gujarat High Court by advocates, Shri Manoj Goyal, Shri D.K. Jain and Shri Harshad Prajapat. During the hearing, the Chairman of Girnar Jain Trust, Shri Raja Ramlesh, Shri Vasant Doshi, Shri Gyan Mal Shah, Shri Rishabh Kumar Jain were present amongst and others.  Courtesy: Prachin Teerth Jeernodhar, October, 2004.

  DIGAMBAR JAIN ORGANISATION in DELHI  initiatives for unity in jain society
 The dynamic and dedicated personality of Jain Samaj, New Delhi, Mr. Chakresh Jain ( immediate past president of nearly three centuries old organisaiton "Pracheen Shree Agrawal Digamber Jain Panchayat) Delhi took the initiative of fostering the spirit of Jain unity amongst the different sects of Jains, viz. Digambaras and Shwetambers. It was his foresight and bold approach to honour in the Digamber Jain Bara Mandir, Kucha Seth, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, the three outstanding Shwetamber Jains viz.
1. Dr. Atul K. Shah, Founder Editor - "Jain Spirit" magazine published 
from England (A Shwetamber Mandir Margi Jain)
2. Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Past President of "Federation of Jain Associations 
in North America" (A Shwetamber Sthankwasi Jain)
3. Mr. Anil K. Jain, Founder Trustee - "Ahimsa Foundation" ( website www.jainsamaj.org ), India (A Shwetamber Sthankwasi Jain) for their outstanding contribution in the field of promoting unity amongst all sects of Jains through their pioneering efforts in their respected fields.

JAIN RELICS FOUND IN PURULIA DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL
Of all the places where relics of ancient Jain monuments can be found in the state, Pakbirra, a remote village in Purulia seems to be the place most sprinkled with them. Around 56 km from Purulia town and situated near the western border of Bankura, Pakbirra has an undulated landscape, surrounded by distant hills and folds. Crumbling shrines, decrepit sculptures and images strewn across the district, bear the testimony of a settlement that had disappeared over the years. These rare and intricately carved architectural relics speak volumes of the glorious past of Jain architecture that flourished here in the post-Goud era. According to recent studies, the relics date back to the ninth and tenth centuries AD. The variety and the elaborate sculptures suggest that the state might have been an important centre of Jain civilisation some thousand years ago. The 24th Tirthankara, Mahavira had come here to spread the words of Jainism in 6th century BC but scriptures found in the region showed that many residents of Bengal had already taken up Jainism.
  The 23rd Tirthankara, Parashwanath had visited the region to propagate Jainism in the 8th century B.C. But, it was only after Mahavir’s visit that Jainism took a firm root in Bengal. Surveying these historical sites, Mr Beglar found that only five of the 21 temples still remained there. Now, over the years only three are still existing. These three have been reduced to an absolutely ruinous state. The directorate of archaeology of the state has taken steps to conserve them and accordingly carried out renovation there. At least 48 intricately done sculptures can still be found there. Some of them are crumbling down in places but most of of them are intact. A greenish chlorite stone, found in abundance in the region, is the main material used for these sculptures.
  Undoubtedly the most impressive of these sculptures is the colossal naked figure of a Jina. About 7.5 feet high, it is carved of polished black stone. The image with large closed eyes, long ears, closed lips, curly stresses flowing down the beard and shoulders have a overwhelming effect on the viewers.
  Except the restoration of the dilapidated temples by the state archaeological department, nothing has been done to preserve the priceless sculptures properly. The Directorate of Archaeology, West Bengal thinks otherwise. He said the excavation project needs huge amount of funds and the department is as usual cash-strapped. The Jain community of the state has approached the Governors and the concerned minister several times for preservation of the heritage sites and has also proposed to build a museum at Pakbirra. Only a few of them have seemed to care about the proposal. Information Courtesy: Vidya Bhushan Maji, E-Mail: bhushan@civil.iisc.ernet.in

BHAGWAN RISHABH DEV TEMPLE AT KANGRA TRACED BACK TO MAHA-BHARAT PERIOD
 Though the Jain culture at one time was very rich in Himachal Pradesh region, it almost disappeared and there is hardly any trace of it owing to the overhelming popularity and publicity of Buddhist religion. A few relics still remain which go to show that Jainism had a strong and powerful presence here once upon a time. One such example is an ancient temple within the premises of the ruined fort at old Kangra. It has been established with certainity that the idol of Bhagwan Shri Rishabh Dev, the first Jain Tirthankar, installed in this temple belongs to Shri Neminath Bhagwan's period, e.g. the Mahabharat time. This fort is now under the control of State Archeology Department and it is strongly believed that it was originally built by king Srushmita,a staunch devotee of Rishabh Dev Ji, who had fought against Pandavas and lost the fort. There had been continuous upheavals of power since then and the fort was damaged and re-built by several rulers, including Mohammed Gazanavi and Moghul emperor Jahangir. Though the fort was repeatedly attacked and damaged, the temple and the idol therin remained intact all through. Jain saint, Punjab Kesari Shri Vallabh Surishwar Ji, while touring through this region, some 50 years ago, had located this abandoned and unattended temple in the wholly ruined fort built on a tall hillock. Since then regular worship is carried out and the place is visited by tourists, visitors and devotees. The idol is about 100 cm. in height and is made in sandstone. The Shwetambar Jain Committee of Kangra has recently built a new temple of Adinath Bhagwan with proper facilities for stay at the foothills of the fort. 
 Source:  Ahimsa Times October 2004 

THIRD NATIONAL AHIMSA CONFERENCE AT Kolkata (W.b.)
The third Ahimsa Sammelan will be held at Kolkata from 1st to 3rd October, 2004, as announced by the Secretary, Indian Federation of Ahimsa Organisations, Dr. Chiranji Lal Bagda. 1st October happens to be the World Vegetarian Day, 2nd October, Gandhi jayanti and 3rd October, World Prayer Day for Animals. The second such Conference was held last year at Sammet Shikharji. For details, contact Dr. C.L. Bagda, 46, Strand road, 3rd floor, Kolkata-700007.

Jain women most literate
                                                       - Hindustan times : September 9, 2004

  The RELIGION BASED data of census -2001 has revealed that Jains have the highest female literacy rate (90.6 per cent) while Christians- known for running thousands of educational institutions - have a female literacy rate of 76.2 per cent. The Sikhs' rate is 63.1 per cent , the Buddhists' 61.7 per cent. The national average is 53.7 per cent.    Jains also have the highest overall literacy rate (94.1 per cent) followed by Christians (80.3), Buddhists (72.7) and Sikhs (69.4).

Parasnath Hills ownweship dispute settled.

 A century old dispute over the ownership of Parasnath Hills was settled today when Jharkhand High Court set aside the claims of Shwetambar and Digambar sects of Jainism. A full bench headed by Chief Justice P.K.I. Balasubramanyan instead vested all rights in the state. In its 83-page order, the high court vested the ownership of 16,000 acres of land comprising the hill and adjacent areas in the state and gave it permission to cancel the agreement the Bihar government and the Kalyanji Anandji Trust sealed in 1965. The bench directed the state to appoint an administrator and form a committee, with the deputy commissioner of Giridih as chairman, to supervise the transition and ensure that religious ceremonies are conducted smoothly. The three sects of Jainism — Murti Pujaks, Shwetambars and Digambars — have been allowed to nominate one representative each to the committee while the state government will nominate the fourth member from the Jain community, the order said. It is not clear if the order will now be challenged before the Supreme Court by one or both sects. The Kalyanji Anandji Trust, which controls the hill and has a valid and ongoing agreement with the then Bihar government, has the option of handing over the control to the state or seeking a stay order from the apex court. The Digambars have fought a protracted legal battle to ensure that they, too, get the right to manage Parasnath Hills described as the holiest place for Jains. Over the years, the high court has grappled over the Digambars’ plea for equal rights or rotational rights with the Swetambars.      Source:   The Telegraph - 25 August  2004

For the first time, Jain golden temple has been built in the country by the Jain community of Falna in Rajasthan (near Ranakpur). The specialty of the temple is that about 90 Kg. of gold was donated by the ladies of the community in the local region for the adoration of temple dome and idol. Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice-President of India inaugurated the temple and joined the installation ceremonies along-with other celebrities, like Shri L.M. Singhvi and others. He expresses the urgent need to develop essential infra-structural facilities at Falna so that pilgrims, devotees and tourists could be attracted to visit the place.      Source:  AHIMSA TIMES - June 2004

Ancient Idols found under temple

Chandigarh, June 3       -by TRIBUNEINDIA.com Breaking up earth in the basement of Burail’s Pracheen Shiv Mandir, labourers have discovered ancient idols — believed to be hundreds of years old. The deities, reportedly belonging to Digambar Jain community, have been taken into possession by the UT Administration. A meeting is scheduled to be held on Friday regarding the “future course of action”, the sources in Administration claim. Authorities belonging to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) have also been alerted regarding the find, sources said. Idols discovered in a Burail temple, which were taken into possession by the UT Administration on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph   Idols, Ornament stolen from Jain temple Rajasthan - Hindustan Times   6th May 2004

Treasure thieves turn to Maniktola Parashwanath temple
(The Telegraph       Kolkata, April 5, 2004)  
Burglars struck at the shrine popularly called the Maniktoal Parashwanath temple in 4th April night. 

A gold chain and a pendant of the main deity and Rs. 5000 in cash were stolen from the Seetalanathji Swami Temple of the Swetabar Jains at Goribari between last night and early this morning. Five 400 years-old metal statues of Jain prophets of enormous antique value, however, were recovered from the premises. These were apparently dumped by the fleeing burglars. The theft of the gold chain and pendant is a great loss for the the Jain community because the ornament had been placed around the neck of the main deity Seetalnathji Swami, who is the 10th tirthankara, ever since the temple was built (137 years ago).

  Jains demands re-issue of ordinance
  (Jaipur March 11, 2004)
Demanding the state government to re-issue the ordinance which gave them minority status, members of the Jain community to said that they will resort to agitation if the government failed to do so. "The entire Jain society including its all sects, are  united on this issue and hope that good sense would prevail over the state government"  N.K. Sethi, chairman of Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra of Mahaveerji, one of the leading bodies of Jains said here today.
OBJECTIONABLE REMARKS ABOUT JAINISM TO BE REMOVED FROM NCERT TEXT BOOKS
Mr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Minister of Education has ordered that all objectionable misleading and controversial remarks made in the textbooks on Jain religion should be deleted. Children should not be imparted such education, which can create religious or communal tension. He was speaking before a Jain community delegation that had met him with the demand for acting on the matter. The book in question showed in a chapter on Jainism that Lord Mahavir was the founder of Jain religion, where as Bhagwan Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankar of this era was the founder.  

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