Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network—Mumbai (DV)

Mumbai, Apr 24: Akhila Karnataka Jain Sangha organized the 2612th birth anniversary of Lord Mahaveera at the Pejawar Mutt’s Madhwa Convention Centre at Santa Cruz (East). Several pujas under the priestly presence of Mahipala Shalike, such as  ‘Janma Kalyana Mahostava’, ‘Namakaronostava’, ‘Ashtavidharchane’, and chanting of ‘Jina Mantras’ were performed.

On this occasion, Jain community youth presented a cultural programme. Later Muniraj Jain, president of the Sangha, presided over the convention. Former president Adhiraja K Jain was present and honored the different talents.

Muniraj Jain , in his address, said, “If we imbibe the message of Mahaveera and values of Jain philosophy, along with self development even the development of society is possible. From our earnings, we should spend a small amount on society so that even the society will develop.  A stronger nation can be built strengthening our organization.”

On this occasion, Lokanatha Jain, P Anatharaj Jain, secretary Pavanje Ballal, Sampath Kumar, Santhosh Jain, Thodar Jevendra Jain, Jaya A Jain, Vardhaman, Vani Vaidhya of women division, Sujatha Bharath Jain, Reshma Santhosh Jain, as well as secretaries Kavitha Jain and Supriya Manish Hegde were present.

Nemiraja Adhikari, treasurer P Anantharaja, joint secretary Vardhamana Jain, and joint secretary Sampanth Kumar Jain were present on the stage.

Pavananjaya Ballal welcomed while Santhosh Jain compered.