Articles tagged under: Jainism

Mahudi Pilgrimage Travel Eased with New Four-Lane Road

October 12, 2025

Mahudi: Travel to the famous Jain pilgrimage site Mahudi has become smoother and faster with the inauguration of the new four-lane Pilvai–Mahudi road by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday. The 4.5-kilometre cement concrete road, developed at a cost of ₹20 crore, connects Pilvai to Mahudi and links the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar highway to Vijapur. The upgraded stretch is expected to ease traffic congestion and provide better facilities for pilgrims, especially during the upcoming Diwal...Read More

Locals in Surat Oppose Sale of Property Next to 150-year old Jain Derasar, Allege ‘Disturbed Areas Act’ Violation

March 26, 2025
Locals in Surat Oppose Sale of Property Next to 150-year old Jain Derasar, Allege ‘Disturbed Areas Act’ Violation

Surat: A controversy has arisen in the Chok Bazaar area of Surat after a property adjacent to a 150-year-old Jain temple, the Adeshwar Dada Derasar, was sold by Vijay Zaveri to a person of a different faith. The sale has sparked outrage among the local residents. The property transfer requires approval from the Provincial Officer under the 'Disturbed Areas Act' (also known as the 'Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises i...Read More

Three Arrested for Vandalizing Jain Idols in Ghoghamba

March 13, 2025

Ghogamba: Three individuals have been arrested for vandalizing Jain idols at a temple located on a school campus in Dhaneshwar village, Ghogamba. The incident occurred at a Jain temple within the premises of a school in Dhaneshwar. Following the vandalism, an investigation was launched by local police. The police investigation utilized CCTV footage and other investigative techniques, which ultimately led to the identification and arrest of the three suspects. The arrests have been made...Read More

PM Modi meets Padma Bhushan Jain Acharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj

November 08, 2024
PM Modi meets Padma Bhushan Jain Acharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj

Dhule: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Dhule, Maharashtra, today, met Jainacharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj Saheb and praised his significant contributions to social service and spirituality. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the PM wrote, "In Dhule, I met Jainacharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj Saheb. His contribution to social service and spirituality is commendable. He is also admired for his prolific writing." In Dhule, met Jainacharya Ratnasundersurishwar...Read More