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Hombuja, 24th March 2019: Nagavhanotsava of Gooddess Padmavati Devi was held at Sri Kshetra Humcha as a part of the annual rathayatra mahotsava. Goddess It was held under the guidnace of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. His Holiness Swasti Sri Bhanukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kambadahalli Jain Math, & His Holiness Swasti Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Arihantagiri (Tirumalai) Jain Math were also present on the occasion.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 24th March 2019: The annual rathayatra celebrations of Lord Parshwanath and Gooddess Padmavati Devi were started at Sri Kshetra Hombuja with the Dhwajarohana (flag hoisting). It was held under the guidnace of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. His Holiness Swasti Sri Bhanukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kambadahalli Jain Math, & His Holiness Swasti Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Arihantagiri (Tirumalai) Jain Math were also present on the occasion.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 23rd March 2019: The 2nd national meeeting of Acharya Sri Shanthisagar Diksha Cenetenary celebrations were held at Humcha under the guidance of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and Sangh. His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math and other Bhattarakhas were also present. Office bearers from all over India had assembled at the meeting. The diksha centenary celebrations format to be held across India over the next one year was discussed in detail at the event.
Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj released a book titled Charitra Chakravarthi in Hindi on the occasion.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 23rd March 2019: The 2nd national meeeting of Acharya Sri Shanthisagar Diksha Cenetenary celebrations were held at Humcha under the guidance of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and Sangh. His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math and other Bhattarakhas were also present. Office bearers from all over India had assembled at the meeting. The diksha centenary celebrations format to be held across India over the next one year was discussed in detail at the event.
Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj released a book titled Charitra Chakravarthi in Hindi on the occasion.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 23rd March 2019: Charitra Chakravarti Acharya 108 Sri Shanthisagar Mahraj’s Diksha Cenetenary celebrations were held at Humcha under the guidance of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and Sangh, Balacharya 108 Sri Siddasena Muni Maharaj. His Holiness Swasti Sri Bhanukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kambadahalli Jain Math, His Holiness Swasti Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kanakagiri Jain Math, His Holiness Swasti Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Arihantagiri (Tirumalai) Jain Math, His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math, His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Dharmasena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Varur Jain Math, His Holiness Swasti Sri Bhattakalanka Bhattarakha Swamiji of Sonda (Swadi) Jain Math and His Holiness Swasti Sri Siddanthakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Aretippur Jain Math were also present. The inauguration of the celebrations was held in a religious gathering. This was followed by the Acharya Sri Shanthisagar Aradhana.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Humcha (Karnataka), 20th March 2019: Sri Kshetra Hombuja, the holy abode of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati is all ready for the annual rathayatra mahotsava and the Centenary celebrations of Acharya 108 Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj. The roads, buildings, temples and the Jain Math have been decorated and the village has been illuminated fully with colourful lights. Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj the 5 decendant of Acharya 108 Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj and his sangh comprising of munis, aryikas and brahmachari arrived at Humcha today. The pontiffs of different Jain Maths (monastries) will arrive at Humcha of the mega celebrations. His Holiness SwastiSri Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of Hombuja Jain Math is over seeing preperations. The staff of the Jain Math and the villagers are working day and night towards the event preparations. – Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 10th March 2019: The diksha centenary celebrations of Acharya Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj will be inaugurated at Humcha on 20th March 2019. The celebration will be followed by Aradhana’s on 21st, 22nd & 24th March 2019.
The programme will be held under the presence of Acharya 108 Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj & his sangh. Bhattarakha’s from all the Jain Math’s will be grace the occasion.
Programme Schedule
Wednesday 20th March 2019
- 8:00 am – Flag Hoisting
- 2:00 pm – Sri Shanthisagar Vidhana & Pravachana (discourse)
Thursday 21st March 2019 – Gnandharavalaya Aradhana from 2:00 pm onwards followed by pravachana
Friday 22nd March 2019 – Chowshatvruddhi Vidhana from 2:00 pm onwards followed by pravachana
Sunday 24th March 2019 – Shanthi Vidhana from 2:00 pm onwards followed by pravachana
Saturday 23rd March 2019
8:00 am – Tableaus Procession on the occasion of Centenary Celebrations
1:00 pm – Inauguration of Acharya Shanthisagar Maharaj’s Diksha Centenary Celebrations
– Sri Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja (Shimoga District, Karnataka), February 15, 2019: Jain scholar Dr.Prof.S.D.Shetty has been chosen for the coveted “Siddhantha Keerthi Award”. He has been chosen award for his contribution to Jainism through research, archeology & literature. ‘Siddhantha Keerthi Award’ has been constituted by Hombuja Jain Math and will be given to Jain scholars every year for their contribution to Jainism. Prof. Shetty who hails from Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka currently resides at Ujire (Near Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada district). At present He is the director of Sri Manjunatheshwara Samskruthi Samshodhana Pratishtana and Manjusha Museum. He has worked in the fields of Kannada literature, Jainism and inscriptional Research. Varanga, Vijayammi Charite, Karnataka Basadigalu, Tulunadina Jainadharma – Ondu Adhyayana, Jainara Habbagalu are some of his books. He has authored many other books in Kannada on Jainism & Kannada literature. “Tulunadina Jainadharma – Ondu Adhyayana” is his research thesis that focuses on the research of Jainism in Tulunadu (Mangaluru and Udupi districts).
The annual Rathayatra mahotsava of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati Devi will be held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja from 24-29 March 2019. His Holiness Swasti Sri Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of Hombuja Jain Math will present the award to Dr.S.D.Shetty in a religious gathering organised at Hombuja on 26th March 2019 as a part of the Rathayatra Mahotsava celebrations. The Award carry’s a cash prize of INR 35,000 and a plaque of honour.
-Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Photos of “Pushparathotsava” – of Lord Neminath & Sarvahna Yaksha at Sri Digambar Jain Math, Varanga, Karnataka – 22nd February 2019. This is held as a part of the Annual Rathayatra Mahotsava under the guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr.Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakh Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
Hombuja (Shimoga District, Karnataka), February 15, 2019: The annual Rathayatra Mahotsava of Lord Parshwanatha and Goddess Padmavathi will be held with other programmes at Humcha from 24th to 29nd February 2019 under the guidance of His Holiness Paramapujya Jagadguru Swasti Sri Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji.
The detailed programme Schedule is as below:
- 21st March 2019 – Ganadhara Valaya Aradhana at Sri Matada Basadi (Sri Neminath Swamy Basadi).
- 22nd March 2019 – Kalyana Mandira Aradhana at Sri Makkala Basadi (Sri Parshwanath Swamy Chikka Basadi).
- 23rd March 2019 – Bhaktamara Aradhana at Sri Bogara Basadi (Sri Mahavir Swamy Basadi).
- 24th March 2019 – Indira Pratishte, Vimana Shuddhi, Yakshapratishte, Dhwajarohana, Mahanaivedya Pooja, Nandimangala, Vastu Shanthi, Mruttika Sangrahana, Nagavahoanotsava (from 8.00 pm onwards) and other rituals.
- 25th March 2019 – Abhisheka to Lord Parshwanatha and Goddess Padmavathi, Kalikundala Yantra aradhana, Simhavahanotsava (8.00 pm onwards) and other rituals.
- 26th March 2019 – Nityavidhi with Jala-agni homa, Shanthichakra Aradhana, Sribali, Bellirathotsava, Pushparathotsava (from 8.00 pm onwards).
- 27th March 2019 – Moolanakshatra – Mahanaivedya Pooja along with Nityavidhi, Ratharohana, Maharathotsava (from 1.35 pm onwards).
- 28th March 2019 – 108 Kalasha Abhisheka to Lord Parshwanatha along with Nityavidhi at Trikuta Jinalaya (Guddada Basadi, from 9 am onwards).
- 29th March 2019 – Kunkuma Utsava & Dhwajarohana (flag hoisting).
Click here to download a copy of the Sri Mukha Patrike in Kannada
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Dharmika Sabhe – Religious Gathering
- 26th March 2019 – 6 PM Onwards – Mangalacharana, Welcome address, Inauguration, Conferring of “Siddantha Keerthi Award”, His Holiness Swamiji’s address, vote of thanks.
- 27th March 2019 – 8 PM Onwards – Cultural Programme.
- 28th March 2019 – 8 PM Onwards – Cultural Programme.
Click here to download a copy of the Dharmika Sabhe’s invitation in Kannada
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– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Kundadri (Shivamogga District, Karnataka), 14th January 2019: The annual Jathra Mahotsava at Sri Kshetra Kundadri was held on 14th January 2019 under the holy presence of Muni 108 Sri Pramukhsagarji Maharaj and under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. The celebrations started with Abhisheka to Lord Sri Parshwanath Tirthankar idol, pooja to the feet impressions (Pada) of Acharya 108 Sri Kundakundacharya and was followed by a religious gathering. Muni 108 Sri Pramukhsagarji Maharaj and His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji delivered the religious discourse.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Humcha, 12th January 2019: The Mastakabhisheka of Lord Parshwanath at Guddada Basadi in Humcha was held in the presence of Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and his Sangh and under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Humcha, 11th January 2019: Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and his Sangh had a darshan of the Basadis of Hombuja on 11th January 2019. The sangh was accompanied by His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. His Holiness Swamiji explained the history and antiquity of the temples to the Sangh.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Humcha, 10th January 2019: Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and his Sangh entered Hombuja on 10th January 2019. The sangh was given a rousing welcome by the people and devotees of Humcha under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 7th January 2019: Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Muni Maharaj and his Sangh’s mangala pravesh (holy entry) to Hombuja will be held on 10th January 2019. A grand function to Welcome Acharya Sri and his Sangh will be held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja under the Guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja on 2nd December 2018.
Held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja on 2nd December 2018.
Hombuja (Shimoga District), November 28, 2018: The 7th Pattabhisheka Anniversary of His Holiness Jagadguru SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji was held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja on Thursday 28th November 2018. Devotees from across Karnataka had gathered at Hombuja for the event.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja (Humcha), 26 November 2018: The Ganadharavalaya Aradhana Mahotsava’s 3rd day’s Pooja and Aradhana rituals were held at SriKshetra Hombuja/Humcha today under the guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
