Celebrating the Pratistha of Neminath Bhagwan at Neimijin Tirth, Dwarka

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Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Pratistha function of Neminath Bhagwan at Neimijin Tirth in Dwarka, Gujarat. The temple, designed like a Pushpak Viman, is dedicated to the twenty-second Tirthankara of Jainism, Neminath Bhagwan. The three-day event included Archarya padvi (Acharya Padvi refers to the rank or position of the head of a monastic order), three Dikshas, and the Pratistha of the idol of Neminath Bhagwan in the temple.

LALITRATNA & DEEPTIRATNA MAHARAJSAHEB

The event started with a play depicting the life of Neminath Bhagwan, where his parents and other characters were involved. The play was a beautiful representation of the King's life, who later renounced his kingdom and became a monk to attain enlightenment. The play concluded with the wedding celebration of Neminath Bhagwan, and the atmosphere was filled with devotion and joy.

On the first day, we also celebrated the Archarya Padvi of Harshshekhar Maharajsaheb.


Later the event started with a play depicting the life of Neminath Bhagwan, where his parents and other characters were involved. The play was a beautiful representation of the King's life, who later renounced his kingdom and became a monk to attain enlightenment. The play concluded with the wedding celebration of Neminath Bhagwan, and the atmosphere was filled with devotion and joy.


We also visited the famous Dwarkadish Krishna Temple, which is one of the Char Dhams of Hinduism.

DWARKADISH KRISHNA TEMPLE

SUDAMA SETU

The second day of the event was devoted to Diksha, which is a sacred ceremony of initiation into Jainism. Three people took Diksha, including two women and a small boy. The ceremony was a deeply spiritual experience, and it was an honor to witness the individuals taking this important step in their spiritual journey.

BAL MUNI

Later in the day, we enjoyed we enjoyed the diksha of neminath bhagwan it was so fulfilling to watch all of this as if we were the choosen one to witness this mega event.

NEMINATH BHAGWAN

We also had the Maha Aarti in the Neminath temple, which was a beautiful and uplifting experience. The temple was illuminated with thousands of lights, and the aarti was accompanied by devotional songs and music.


PARSHVANATH BHAGWAN


At the end pre-ritual of Pratistha started, which is called Anjan Saalakha. The ceremony involves purifying the idol of Neminath Bhagwan with different materials and chanting mantras. The atmosphere was charged with devotion and positive energy, and it was a humbling experience to be a part of this ritual.

The third and final day of the event was the Pratistha function, where the idol of Neminath Bhagwan was consecrated in the temple. The ceremony involved performing various rituals, chanting mantras, and invoking the blessings of the Lord. The atmosphere was charged with devotion and spirituality, and it was a memorable experience that I will cherish forever., the ceremony also involves raising a flag (known as a Dhaja) on top of the temple to signify the commencement of the auspicious occasion. The Dhaja is considered a symbol of victory, and it represents the triumph of spirituality over worldly desires. Overall, the Pratishtha function is a significant event in Jainism that celebrates the installation of a new idol in the temple and marks the beginning of a new spiritual journey for devotees.

JAI NEMINATH! 

In conclusion, attending the Pratistha function of Neminath Bhagwan at Neimijin Tirth was a unique and spiritual experience. The three-day event was filled with devotion, joy, and positivity, and it was an honor to be a part of it. The event was a beautiful representation of the Jain philosophy of non-violence, compassion, and spiritual awakening. I highly recommend visiting Neimijin Tirth to experience the spirituality and beauty of this sacred place.

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