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Hombuja, 7th June 2019: His Holiness SwastiSri Dr.Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of Hombuja Jain Math initiated the work for making of new Maharatha on the auspicious occasion of Shruta Panchami by offering special pooja.
SwastiSri Dr.Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji has informed that “The idol of Goddess Padmavati was installed on the auspicious Mulanakshatra day in the month of March in 602 A.D. Since then every year the Maharathothsava of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati Devi has been conducted for over 1400 years as per the tradition. The present Maharatha is about 450 years old. The new Maharatha on completion will replace the old one and will be used hence forth for Maharathotsava”.
People interested in supporting the making of Maharatha are requested to contact the Hombuja Jain Math.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
ಹೊಂಬುಜ, 7 ಜೂನ್ 2019: ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಹೊಂಬುಜದ ಹೊಸ ಮಹಾರಥದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಂಬುಜ ಜೈನ ಮಠದ ಪೀಠಾಧಿಪತಿಗಳಾದ ಪರಮಪೂಜ್ಯ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿಶ್ರೀ ಡಾ. ದೇವೇಂದ್ರಕೀರ್ತಿ ಭಟ್ಟಾರಕ ಮಹಾಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿಯವರು ಶೃತಪಂಚಮಿಯ ಶುಭದಿನದಂದು ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.
”ಕ್ರಿ.ಶ.602ರ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ ತಿಂಗಳ ಮೂಲಾನಕ್ಷತ್ರದ ಶುಭದಿನದಂದು ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಭಗವಾನ್ ಶ್ರೀ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಹಾಮಾತೆ ಪದ್ಮಾವತಿ ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಮಹಾರಥೋತ್ಸವವು ಪ್ರತಿವರ್ಷ ಕಳೆದ 1400 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪರಂಪರೆಯಂತೆ ನಡೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಬಳಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಮಹಾರಥವು ಸುಮಾರು 450 ವರ್ಷಗಳಷ್ಟು ಹಳೆಯದಾಗಿದ್ದು ಹೊಸ ರಥದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ನಂತರ ಅದನ್ನು ಮಹಾರಥೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು. ಮಹಾರಥದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಾರ್ಕಳದ ಸಮೀಪದ ಸಾಣೂರಿನ ಶಿಲ್ಪಿ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭ ಆಚಾರಿ ಹಾಗೂ ತಂಡದವರು ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು” ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿಶ್ರೀ ದೇವೇಂದ್ರಕೀರ್ತಿ ಭಟ್ಟಾರ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿಯವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಮಹಾರಥದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಲಿಚ್ಛಿಸುವವರು ಶ್ರೀ ಮಠವನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಲು ಕೋರಲಾಗಿದೆ.
– ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಹೊಂಬುಜ
Hombuja, 7th June 2019: The Shrutha Panchami celebrations were held at Sri Kshetra Hombuja/Humcha in the presence of Muni 108 Sri Pavanakeerthi Maharaj and under the guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
Panchamrutha Abhisheka – It was celebrated by offering panchamrutha abhisheka to Lord Parshwanath & Goddess Padmavatidevi.
Vratopadesha – The Pamchamrutha Abhisheka was followed by Vratopadesha to children by Muni Maharaj and Bhattarakha Swamiji where in about 20 kids were preached vrata (vow) about performing Jain pooja and leading a Jain way of life.
Jinavani Pooja & Utsava – The idol of Goddess Jinavani Saraswati was taken out in a Pallakki (planquin) in all main roads of Hombuja. This was followed by a Special pooja in the Chandrashale of the temple. The idol of Goddess Jinavani Saraswati along the copies of Jain sacred texts were kept at the Chandrashale in front of Sri Parshwanath Swamy Basadi and special pooja to the Goddess was performed under the guidance of Muni Maharaj and Bhattarakha Swamiji.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 8th May 2019: Special Akshaya Tritiya pooja was performed at Sri Kshetra Hombuja on 8th May 2019 through panchamrutha poojas to Lord Parshwanath,Goddess Padmavati Devi followed by Masthakabhisheka to Lord Parshwanath idol on Guddada Basadi . The pooja was performed in the presence of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Muni Maharaj and Sangh under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Jagadguru Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 5th May 2019: ShrutaBhakti Mahotsava was held at Sri Kshtra Hombuja under the presence of Vatsalya Varidhi Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamanasagarji Muni Maharaj and Sangh, guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Dr. Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math. Prof. S.C.Ramesh, vice chancellor of Hampi Kannada University was the chief guest and Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah, renowned Jain scholar delivered the key note address.
The event had been organised to commomerate thr 50th year of Diksha of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamanasagarji Muni Maharaj. On the occasion many sacred Jain books were taken out in a procession across Humcha by keeping them on different planquins (pallakki). This was followed by Shruta Pooja and Jain books were released.
Thousands of devotees of Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj attended the event.
– Hombuja Jain Math
Hombuja, 17th April 2019: The Mahavir Janmakalyana/Jayanthi celebrations at Sri Kshetra Hombuja was held under the presence of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Muni Maharaj and Sangh and under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr.Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja. The idol of Lord Mahavir from Bogara Basadi was taken out in a silver pallakki (planquin) in all roads of Hombuja. The Muni sangh, Sri Bhattarakha Swamiji and devotees accompanied the pallakki. This was followed by panchamrutha Abhisheka of Lord Mahavir idol. Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Muni Maharaj and Sri Deevendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji delivered the religious discourse on the occasion.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 6th April 2019: Special pooja was conducted at Sri Kshetra Hombuja on the occasion of Ugadi – 2019 to signify the beginning of Vikarinama Samvatsara. The pooja was performed at Parshwanath Swamy temple, Padmavati temple and Matada Basadi. It was performed under the holy presence of Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and Sangha and under the guidance of His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 27th March 2019: As part of the annual rathayatra celebrations the ‘Ahtavadhana’ seva to Goddess Padmavati was offered. This is a unique ritual that has been in practice at Humcha where in Goddess Padmavati is offered seva in eight different forms of music on the evening of Maharathotsava day.
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.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 27th March 2019: The maharathotsava of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati was held at Sri Kshetra Humcha with religious fervour. Thousands of devotees from all over the state had flown to Hombuja to witness the event. 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. Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj and Sangh graced the occasion.
The day began with Jala and Panchamrutha pooja to Lord Parshwanath & Goddess Padmavati Devi. This was followed by Mahanaivedya Pooja along with Nityavidhi, Ratharohana and Maharathotsava. All throughout the proceedings devotees participated with devotion and religious fervour. People piled up in long ques to have a darshan of Goddess Padmavati Devi at Padmavati Temple. Their religious fervour reached its peak when the magnanamous attractive Maharatha was pulled by His Holiness Swamiji and thousands of devotees. Slogans such as “Bolo Parashwanth Bhagawan Ki Jai…”, “Padmavati Matha Ki Jai…”, “Mahamate Ki Jai…” were heard all through out the day.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 26th March 2019: As a part of the annual rathayatra mahotsava of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati Devi the Belli Rathotsava of Lord Parshwanath and Pushpa Rathotsava of Goddess Padmavati Devi were held at Sri Kshetra Humcha. 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.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 26th March 2019: As a part of the annual rathayatra mahotsava of Lord Parshwanath and Goddess Padmavati Devi the religious gathering – Dharmika Sabhe was held at Sri Kshetra Humcha. 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.
Siddanthakeerthi Award – Dr.S.D.Shetty a renowned researcher and Jain scholar was conferred with the Siddanthakeerthi award.
– Sri Kshetra Hombuja
Hombuja, 25th March 2019: Simhavahanotsava of Goddess Padmavati Devi was held at Sri Kshetra Humcha as a part of the annual rathayatra mahotsava. 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: Nagavahanotsava of Goddess 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.
