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During the period around Deepawali the new yield would have started growing up. Symbolically part of the paddy buds (Battada TeneKadaru – ಬತ್ತದ ತೆನೆಕದರು) of new yield is cut, brought in a Planquin / Pallakki (ಪಲ್ಲಕ್ಕಿ) and offered to the God during this period before the yeild being used for other purposes. This ritual called as “Battada TeneKadaru Taruvudu – ಬತ್ತದ ತೆನೆಕದರು ತರುವುದು’ was performed at Sri Kshetra Hombuja / Humcha on 10th November 2018.
Hombuja, 8th November 2018: On the occasion of the Deepawali – 2018 the Govu (Cow) pooja was held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja under the guidance of His His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. The Cows that are being looked after at the ‘Goshala’ in Humcha were offered pooja in front of the Jain Math at Hombuja by Jain Shravika.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 7th November 2018: Lord Mahavir Moksha Kalyana Pooja – Deepawali was held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja under the guidance of His His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. The Nirvan Ladu (Laddu) prepared for offering to Lord Mahavir was taken round the Parshwanath temple in a processing and then offered to the Idol in front Parshwanath temple. This was followed by Panchamrutha Abhisheka to the marble idol of Lord Mahavir. Later on Mahamangala Arathi was performed.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 10 Pooja (Vijayadashami Pooja) – 19th October 2018.
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 09 Pooja (Ayudha Pooja) – 18th October 2018.
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 08 Pooja – 17th October 2018. Goddess Padmavati being decorated with Corn.
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 07 Pooja – 16th October 2018. Goddess Padmavati being decorated with Fruits.
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 06 Pooja – 15th October 2018. Goddess Padmavati being decorated with Bangles.
Dasara – Navarathri 2018 – Day 05 Pooja – 14th October 2018. Goddess Padmavati being decorated with Peacock feathers.
Hombuja, 9th October 2018: Sri Kshetra Hombuja is all ready for the Navarathri Celebrations 2018. Ari Parshwanath Swamy Basadi and Goddess Padmavati Basadi have been decorated with flowers and colourful lights. -Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja 8th October 2018: Navarathri & Vijayadashami Pooja will be held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja from 10th to 19th October 2018. The pooja will be held under the holy presence of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Humcha (Hombuja) Jain Math.
The programme schedule is as below –
- Wednesday 10th October 2018 – Navaratri Utsava begins, Ghata Sthapana.
- Sunday 14th October 2018 – Saraswati Pooja
- Wednesday 17th October 2018 – Jevadayashtami
- Thursday 18th October 2018 – Ayudha Pooja & Mahanavami
- Friday 19th October 2018 – Vijayadashami pooja & utsava, Sri Mahadevi Pallakki utsava, Simhasanarohana of His Holiness SwastiSri Devendrakerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji, Pada pooja of His Holiness Swamiji
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja – Navaratri Pooja – 2018
Shravanabelagola, 27th September 2018: Jain Muni Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and his Sangh were Invited to Humcha by His Holiness Jagadguru SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math at Shravanabelagola. His Holiness SwastiSri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kanakagiri Jain Math invited Acharya Sri and his Sangh to Kanakagiri. – Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Pravachana / Discourse by His Holiness SwastiSri Jagadguru Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
Shravanabelagola (Hassan District, Karnataka), 11th September 2018: His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math was felicitated by His Holiness SwastiSri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola Jain Math with the “Dharma Ratnakara” title in a function held at Shravanabelagola. Sri Deevendrakeerthi Swamiji was felicitated for His and Hombuja Jain Math’s involvement and cooperation during the Bahubali Swami Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava 2018. His Holiness SwastiSri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kanakagiri Jain Math was also felicitated with the “Dharma Ratnakara” title. Sri Deevendrakeerthi Swamiji felicitated his Guru His Holiness SwastiSri Charukeerthi Swamiji of Shravanabelagola. His Holiness SwastiSri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Arihantagiri Jain Math, His Holiness SwastiSri Lakshmisena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Narasimharajapura Jain Math, His Holiness SwastiSri Bhattakalanka Bhattarakha Swamiji of Sonda (Swadi) Jain Math were also present on the occasion. – Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 7th September 2018: 2nd Shravanamasa Pooja of Goddess Padmavati Devi was held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr.Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. Grains of various varieties were offered to Goddess Padmavati. His Holiness SwastiSri Dharmasena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Amminabhavi Jain Math had visited Hombuja and participated in the morning poojas. His Holiness SwastiSri Bhattakalanka Bhattarakha Swamiji of Sonda (Swadi) Jain Math had visited Hombuja and participated in the evening poojas. – Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hattiangadi (Kundapura Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka), 30th August 2018: The bhoomi pooja for the renovation of the ancient Sri Chandranath Swamy Digambar Jain temple at Hattiangadi was held under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. HattiAngadi is an Ancient Jain Heritage Centre that houses the temples of Lord Chandranath and Kshetrapal Brahma Yaksha. These temples come under the administration of the Hombuja Jain Math. The renovation of this temple is a part of His Holiness Swamiji’s mission towards renovating all the temples that come under their administration. – Sri Kshetra Hombuja
