SHRI SIDDHACHAKRA MAHAMANDAL VIDHAN CONLUDED

SHRI SIDDHACHAKRA MAHAMANDAL VIDHAN CONLUDED

30-JULY-ENG 4

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------The Shri Siddhachakra Mahamandal Vidhan—organized under the aegis of the Shri Munisangh Seva Samiti, Ara, and in the presence of Acharya Shri Sulabh Sagar Ji Maharaj and his monastic group—concluded grandly on Tuesday with devotion, reverence, and enthusiasm at the Shri Digambar Jain Chandraprabhu Temple located on Bhagwan Mahavir Marg (Jail Road) in Bhojpur district. A large number of devotees participated in the closing ceremony and gained spiritual merit. The event began in the morning with the devotional *Abhishek* (ritual bathing), *Pujan* (worship), and *Shantidhara* of Lord Jinendra. Subsequently, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, the feet of Acharya Shri Sulabh Sagar Ji Maharaj—who was present at the Chandraprabhu Temple—were ceremonially washed (*Pad-prakshalan*) using sacred offerings. During this time, devotees expressed their reverence through *Guru-bhakti* (devotion to the spiritual teacher), *Maha-aarti*, and the offering of scriptures.

An award ceremony and a *Vishwa Shanti Mahayajna* (Grand Ritual for World Peace) were also organized to mark the conclusion of the *Vidhan*. Media In-charge Nilesh Kumar Jain stated that a grand palanquin procession of Lord Jinendra was taken out to celebrate the conclusion. Hundreds of devotees participated in the procession, accompanied by the Jain flag, *Mangal Kalash* (auspicious pitchers), and musical bands, creating a deeply religious atmosphere along the entire route.

The palanquin procession started from the Shri Digambar Jain Chandraprabhu Temple and traversed major city routes—including Jail Road, Shivganj, Hospital Road, Badi Mathiya, Mahadeva Road, Dharman Chowk, and Gopali Chowk—before returning to the temple premises. Upon arrival at the temple, Lord Jinendra underwent *Abhishek* and *Pujan* once again and was ceremonially re-enthroned on the main altar.

During the closing program, *Sadharmi Vatsalya* (distribution of *Prasad* or sanctified food) was arranged for all devotees within the temple premises, with a large number of worshippers partaking in it. Meanwhile, the evening program featured *Aarti*, *Guru-bhakti*, *Bhajans* (devotional songs), a quiz session, and cultural programs, allowing devotees to experience a spiritually and culturally enriching atmosphere. The office-bearers and members of the Chaturmas Committee, volunteers from the Shri Munisangh Seva Committee, and hundreds of devotees of the Guru played a significant role in making the event a success. Throughout the proceedings, the temple premises were imbued with an atmosphere of deep devotion, and the devotees described the occasion as a highly successful and memorable religious event.