Veer Samvat 2550, Paush Sud 9 to Paush Vad 1, Friday, 19th January to Friday, 26th January, 2024
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Panchkalyanak
Panchkalyanak
Report on the Grand Programs of the Panchakalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav
For the past two decades, seekers have eagerly awaited the installation of the Jambudweep Eternal Jinayatan and the meditative Bahubali Munindra statue with anticipation, akin to the eager longing of a chataka bird for rain. After years of dedicated preparations (as described in later sections 6.0 and 7.0), the moment finally arrived. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the excitement among the devotees was visible, as the introductory rituals of the Panchakalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav, including the Kalash Ghata Puran ceremony and the purification of the flagstaff, were about to commence.
The ceremonies involved: 1. The Nandi Vidhan Adi with 3 Kalashas, 2. The placement of 134 Kalashas on the pedestal of the Jinendra Bhagwan, 3. Four Kalashas for the Panch Parmeshthi Vidhan, and 4. Four Kalashas for the Yaag Mandal Vidhan. These rituals were joyously completed in the morning by the Pratishthacharyas after the abhisheka and worship of Jinendra Bhagwan.
Thereafter, following a discourse by the revered (Pu.) Gurudevshree, the devotees, carrying the Nandi Vidhan Kalashas with great devotion and fanfare, proceeded to the residence of revered (Pu.) Bahenshree, where the Kalashas were placed before the portrait of the revered (Pu.) Bahenshree-fondly referred to as Bhagvati Mata. The devotees felt blessed and sensed the divine presence of revered (Pu.) Gurudevshree and revered Pu. Bhagvati Mata. After this homage and respect, the Nandi Vidhan Kalashas were installed at the home of the Tirthankar Bhagwan’s parents. This moment was graced by the Bhagwan’s parents, Indra-Indrani such as Saudharma and Shachi, Ashta Kumari Devis, Brahmachari sisters, and various celestial beings (Swadhyayee Dev-Devi). (Reference: Atmadharma Magazine, February 2024)
January 18, 2024, Thursday Posh Sud 8, Veer S. 2550 The rituals of Shanti Jaap Sankalp, Pratishtha Vedi, Mandap, and Bhoomi Shuddhi were performed. The Pratishthacharyas took a vow of Shanti Jaap with the aspiration that all beings attain peace and detachment. All the Indras, kings, celestial beings, and around 80 men also took this Shanti Jaap vow. During this ceremony, the Pratishtha Vedi, Mandap, and the grounds were purified with water sanctified by mantras. Now, the Pratishtha Mandap was gleaming like a grand Jain temple in Ayodhya.
January 19, 2024
- The commencement of the Pratishtha ceremony with the procession (Rath Yatra) of the ceremonial Nandividhan Kalash and presiding Bhagwan, in the presence of 5,000 seekers.
- Hoisting of the Vitrag Jain Flag.
- A grand presentation of the Pratishtha invocation dance “Adhyatma Tirth Hai Suvarnapuri…”.
- Inauguration of the main Pavilion (Pratishtha Mandap).
- Inauguration of the Jinvani Samvardhan Kendra.
- Ordination of the characters of the Panchakalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav (Indra-Indrani, King-Queen, Ashtadevis, 56 Kumarikas, Devs-Devis, etc.).
- Grand Indra Shobhayatra (procession) with 4,000 followers.
- Presentation of the play “Sarvagunansh Te Samakit” based on the spiritual practice of Revered (Pu.) Bahenshree Champaben.
January 20, 2024
- For the first time, presentation of the nearly 2000-year-old ancient Sanskrit Yaag Mandal Vidhan via 3D animation video.
- Grand inauguration of the LIFE art exhibition.
- Ghata Purnavidhi and Vedi Shuddhi Shobhayatra (procession) with 5000 followers.
- Saudharma Indra Sabha (assembly), Nabhiraja Rajya Sabha (assembly), and devotional dance performances by 56 Kumarikas.
- An attractive display of the sixteen dreams symbolizing the conception of the Tirthankar.
January 21, 2024
- Dance display on the interpretation of the sixteen dreams based on the devotional song “Anand Bhayo…”.
- Visit of Honourable Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyushbhai Goyal.
- Visit of Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel.
- A dance drama by children titled “Akrutrim Chaityalayasya Vandanam” on the depiction of Jambudweep.
- Presentation of the play “Hu Songadh” on the life history of Revered (Pu.) Gurudevshree.
January 22, 2024
- A grand procession of Saudharma Indra and Shachi Indrani on a 15-foot tall three-headed Airavat elephant.
- An emotional dance by Shachi Indrani with the baby Tirthankar.
- A Janmabhishek (birth consecration) procession with 10,000 enthusiastic devotees.
- Janmabhishek of the baby Tirthankar by 4,500 devotees on a 40-foot-tall golden Mount Sumeru.
- An unforgettable Tandav dance by Saudharma Indra with 3D animation scenes.
- The cradle rocking ceremony of the baby Tirthankar by 10,000 emotional devotees.
January 23, 2024
- The display in King Rishabhdev’s court through 2D animation of the knowledge of Asi-Masi-Krishi (military occupation, writing, and agriculture) and dialogues between Bharat-Bahubali and Brahmi-Sundari.
- A dance by Nilanjana Devi, a poignant remembrance of the nine previous lives by King Rishabhdev, and the arrival of Lokantik Devs, all presented with 3D animation.
- Diksha Yatra (renunciation procession) of King Rishabhdev with 8,000 pious seekers.
- King Rishabhdev taking Diksha (monkhood) and monk Rishabhdev’s silent meditation.
- Visits by Honourable Union Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Dr. Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, and Gujarat’s Home Minister Shri Harshbhai Sanghvi.
- Presentation by the children of Kahan Shishu Vihar, Songadh of the twelve renunciation inspired contemplations.
- Presentation of the seven dreams signifying Shreyanskumar’s offering of aahar, via a 3D animation video.
- Presentation of the mythical play “Adipuraana”.
January 24, 2024
- Presentation of the first offering of aahar to monk Rishabhdev by King Somprabh and Shreyansh Kumar, depicted through a 3D animation video showcasing Navadha Bhakti.
- The Aahar Daan ceremony, in which 3,500 participants took advantage, was successfully completed.
- Monk Rishabhdev’s attainment of omniscience (Keval Gyaan) following the ascent of the Kshapak Shreni, and the creation of the religious assembly (Samavasaran).
- Heartfelt gratitude expressed to more than 1,000 volunteers from 28 committees.
- A play titled “Tatakshan Yogyata,” highlighting the unwavering spiritual efforts of monk Shri Bahubali.
January 25, 2024
- Presentation of the dreams symbolising Bhagwan Rishabhdev’s nirvana (Liberation) experienced by Bharat Chakravarti, Yuvraj Arkakirti, the commander-in-chief, and the minister, through 2D animation.
- Bhagwan’s cessation of activities and attainment of nirvana.
- A beautiful chroma shoot and 3D animated scene depicting Saudharma Indra engraving the Swastik symbol on Mount Kailash.
- A grand chariot procession of the consecrated deities, participated by 4,000 devotees filled with detachment.
- Enshrining the Presiding deity at its original location following after a grand procession.
- The auspicious consecration of 140 deities.
January 26, 2024
- Grand Mahamastakabhishek (head anointing ceremony) of Shri Bahubali Munindra.
- Abhisheka of the deities enshrined in Jambudweep etc.
- Worship of Shri Bahubali Munindra and the deities enshrined in Jambudweep, etc.
