Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 10 Oct: The religious programme organized by the Sakal Digambar Jain Samaj and the Shri Vidya Samay Purna Varshayog Committee, in the presence of Pujya Vatsalyamayi Aryika Ratna Shri 105 Purnamati Mataji, commenced with daily religious rituals, worship and Shantidhara at the Jain temple on Friday. On this occasion, members of Jain Milan Shivalik offered arghya at the feet of Shri Ji and earned spiritual merit.
As part of the programme, a felicitation ceremony was organized to honour the volunteers who rendered their services during Pujya Purnamati Mataji’s Chaturmas and the devotees who observed fasts during the Dashalakshan Mahaparv. In recognition of their spirit of service and dedication to religious practices, all were presented with gifts and honoured.
Among the volunteers felicitated were Amit Jain (Chune Wale), Dinesh Jain, Sachin Jain, Madhu Jain (Media Coordinator), Mukesh Jain, Simmi Jain and Supriya Jain.
The devotees who observed fasts during the Dashalakshan Mahaparv included Rano Jain, Jyoti Jain, Preeti Jain, Sonam Jain, Himanshu Jain, Mahi Jain, Subhi Jain, Ritu Jain, Siddharth Jain and several other devotees, all of whom were honoured with gifts.
The highlight of the programme came when renowned singer Jubin Nautiyal arrived at the Jain Dharamshala and sought the blessings of Param Pujya Purnamati Mataji. He also presented devotional songs, deeply moving the devotees present and filling the entire atmosphere with devotion and spirituality. His arrival added a special spiritual dimension to the programme.
On this occasion, Jubin Nautiyal was warmly welcomed by Varshayog Committee President Rajiv Jain, Ashish Jain, Secretary Sandeep Jain, Neha Jain, Ashish Jain of Kaveri Jewellers, Indrani Pandhi, Rajiv Jain of Surya Construction, Media Coordinator Madhu Jain, Publicity Coordinator Ankur Jain and Anuj Jain.
Speaking on the importance of devotional music, Jubin Nautiyal affirmed that singing and listening to bhajans brings peace of mind. The combination of music and the chanting of the Divine Name creates an experience similar to meditation and helps reduce stress and anxiety. The sound of mantras and devotional songs during religious gatherings spreads positive energy. Devotion also helps reduce ego and strengthens feelings of gratitude, faith and surrender to God.
He also highlighted the social significance of religious gatherings, stating that such events bring people together and promote community unity, mutual harmony and goodwill. They also play an important role in preserving religious traditions, cultural and spiritual values.
The evening Aarti was performed with deep faith and devotion. Devotees benefited spiritually from the auspicious presence of Pujya Mataji and participated enthusiastically in the religious proceedings.
Office-bearers of the Sakal Digambar Jain Samaj, members of the Shri Vidya Samay Purna Varshayog Committee, office-bearers and members of the Jain Bhawan Executive Committee, representatives of various organizations, and a large number of devotees from outside Dehradun were also present on the occasion.
