Udaipur: In a momentous event organized by Shri Nakoda Purnima Mandal, the final day of a seven-day festival witnessed a historic milestone as 360 tapsavis (penitents) simultaneously completed their fasting rituals. The ceremony was held in the premises of Jirawala Parshwanath Temple, located at New Navratna Complex, under the spiritual guidance of Ratnavijay Maharaj Saheb, Niragratna Maharaj Saheb, and Sadhvi Kirti Rekhashreeji Maharaj Saheb.
Mandir Secretary Nitin Nagori informed that all 360 tapsavis were ceremonially honored together during the conclusion of the event.
Notable Contributors and Beneficiaries
The seven-day festival featured several activities, with significant contributions from devotees and families, including:
Golden Pillar Beneficiaries: Anita, Ankit, Priyanka, Devankit, and Lavanya Darda family.
Silver Pillar Beneficiaries: Shankarlal, Paras Devi, Ramesh, Azad, Chandraprakash, Madhu, Ashok, Kala, Manish, Mona, Manoj Payal, Mohit Priyanka, Shaurya, Khwaish, Mishti, and Dhyana Kothari family, along with Gaurav Porwal, Nikita Porwal, Cheryl, and Diyara Porwal.
Benefactors from Akola: Gautam, Pista, Bhavyesh, Khushboo, Ramya, Hitarth Gandhi, Jeevan Singh, Nisha, Naveen, Ankita, Garvit, and Nirvi Kanthaliya.
Additional contributors included Kantilal Semlawat, Sushiladevi, Ravi Semlawat, Megha Semlawat, Aruhi, Manay Semlawat, Gaurav, Vanita, Chettric, Yuvan, and others.
Highlights of the Event
The festival showcased the profound devotion and community spirit of Udaipur’s Jain society. The names of benefactors from across the region, including Chittorgarh, were also celebrated, emphasizing the extensive participation and contributions that made this historic event a grand success.
This unparalleled celebration of faith and fasting has etched its mark in Udaipur’s cultural and spiritual history.