Chandraprabhu Jain Temple Altar Foundation Laid In Bahubali Nagar

Time of India

19-06-2025

Nagpur: The foundation stone laying ceremony of the altar at Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Temple in Bahubali Nagar was held with religious fervour on Thursday. The event was graced by Jain Acharyashree Suvirsagar Gurudev, who led the ceremony with the motto of "Where there is faith, trust and belief, there is a way.
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The ceremony began with Jinendra Abhishek, Pujan, and Vastu Vidhan, followed by Shantidhara performed by Padma Arvind Kahate under the guidance of Pratisthacharya Pt Sandeep Jain Daund. The puja was presented by singer Shubhangi Jain.
Chandranath Bhagwatkar laid the foundation stone of the altar, while the first Kurma Shila was installed by the Gillarkar family. Eight additional stones were installed by prominent devotees, including Dr Pranjali Savarkar, Madhuri Jain, and Deepika Mandvekar.
The Navgrah Pujan was performed by over 20 young participants from the community. Lighting of lamps was done by dignitaries including Santosh Jain Pendhari, Dr Arvind Bhagwatkar, Dilip Rakhe, and former deputy mayor Manisha Kothe.
MLA Krishna Khopde, who was also present, announced that he would fund a shed at the temple once the altar is completed.
Suvirsagar further highlighted the role of temples in uniting society and promoting well-being.
He said Lord Chandraprabhu's presence would bless devotees with strength and health.
Several volunteers and community members contributed to the smooth conduct of the event.
Nagpur: The foundation stone laying ceremony of the altar at Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Temple in Bahubali Nagar was held with religious fervour on Thursday. The event was graced by Jain Acharyashree Suvirsagar Gurudev, who led the ceremony with the motto of "Where there is faith, trust and belief, there is a way."
The ceremony began with Jinendra Abhishek, Pujan, and Vastu Vidhan, followed by Shantidhara performed by Padma Arvind Kahate under the guidance of Pratisthacharya Pt Sandeep Jain Daund. The puja was presented by singer Shubhangi Jain.
Chandranath Bhagwatkar laid the foundation stone of the altar, while the first Kurma Shila was installed by the Gillarkar family. Eight additional stones were installed by prominent devotees, including Dr Pranjali Savarkar, Madhuri Jain, and Deepika Mandvekar.
The Navgrah Pujan was performed by over 20 young participants from the community. Lighting of lamps was done by dignitaries including Santosh Jain Pendhari, Dr Arvind Bhagwatkar, Dilip Rakhe, and former deputy mayor Manisha Kothe.
MLA Krishna Khopde, who was also present, announced that he would fund a shed at the temple once the altar is completed.
Suvirsagar further highlighted the role of temples in uniting society and promoting well-being. He said Lord Chandraprabhu's presence would bless devotees with strength and health.
Several volunteers and community members contributed to the smooth conduct of the event.