Sri Kshetra Hombuja/Humcha, March 1, 2025: The grand Maha Matha Sri Padmavati Aradhana Mahotsava and Digambar Jain Muni Diksha have been organized at Sri Kshetra Hombuja. This auspicious event will be graced by Ganadhipati Ganadharacharya Sri 108 Kunthusagarji Maharaj, who is visiting Hombuja after 40 years, along with his Sangha. Acharya Sri 108 Gunabadhranandi Maharaj, accompanied by his Sangha, will also be present for the occasion.
Muni Diksha Ceremony
Brahmachari Sri Suraj Ji will receive Muni Diksha, marking his initiation into Digambar Jain monkhood through this sacred rite.
Programme Schedule
- 10th March 2025 – Commencement of Sri Padmavati Vidhana
- 11th – 18th March 2025 – Various spiritual rituals including Sri Padmavati Vidhana, Shanthi Vidhana, Ganadharavalaya Vidhana, and other ceremonies as per Digambar Jain traditions.
- 13th March 2025 – Mehendi Ceremony
- 14th March 2025 – Harishini/Haldi Ritual
- 15th March 2025 – Udi Tumbuva Shastra
- 16th March 2025 – Muni Diksha Ceremony
- 4:00 AM – Holy bath of the Diksharthi
- 6:00 AM – Kesha Loch (ritual hair plucking) of the Diksharthi
- 7:30 AM – Diksha Vidhi begins
- 19th March 2025 – Homa (Sacred Fire Ritual)
The proceedings will be led and guided by His Holiness Paramapujya Jagadguru Swasti Sri Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji, the esteemed pontiff of Hombuja Jain Math.
This momentous occasion will be an exceptional spiritual event, bringing together devotees and ascetics to witness a significant milestone in the Digambar Jain tradition.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
