Digamber Jains of Dimapur celebrates Ananta Chaturdashi with procession surrounding Jain Temple, Dimapur on September 28.
Dimapur, September 29 (MExN): Digamber Jains of Dimapur celebrated the Salvation Anniversary of 12th Lord Vasupujya Nath Tirthankara on the day of Ananta Chaturdashi with a procession surrounding Jain Temple, Dimapur on September 28.
The SD Jain Samaj, Dimapur in a press release stated that it is the culmination of celebration of 10 Dharmas i.e. Forgiveness, Humility, Simplicity, Inner-cleansing, Truth, Self-Satisfaction, Meditation, Sacrifice, Detachment & Celibacy which every Jain should imbibe as far as possible in this holy month of Bhadva in particular.
Peace Mantra was chanted by 105 Gambhirmati Mataji after the procession at Mahavir Bhawan during the water showering of Tirthankara idol. Earlier, all the Jain families conducted aarati when the procession crossed their respective homes and shops.
Jain community in Dimapur fasted completely (water once a day), four for 16 days, 13 for 10 days and many more for five, three days for World Peace, besides hundreds of Jains fasting or limiting themeselves in many ways for a day or more.
It may be noted that 105 Garimamati Mataji and 105 Gambhirmati Mataji are stationed with other lady monks in Dimapur for the past five months. 10-days and others smaller fasts will culminate on September 29, while 16-Days Fast will culminate on October 1 with Mahaparana & feast at S. D. Jain Hr. Sec. School/ Jain Bhawan.
Digamber Jains will celebrate September 30 as Forgiveness Day across the world.
