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Varanasi Celebrates Lord Parshvanath Jayanti with Grand Procession
15 Dec
Summary
- A grand procession honored Lord Parshvanath's jayanti in Varanasi.
- The yatra commenced from a Panchayati Digambar Jain Temple.
- Devotees traveled from across the country and abroad for the event.
In Varanasi, a magnificent procession celebrated the jayanti of Lord Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. Organized by the Shri Digambar Jain Samaj Kashi, the event saw traditional fervor as the idol was paraded through the city. Devotees gathered from various parts of India and internationally to partake in the auspicious occasion.
The ceremonial yatra commenced from the old temple at Gwal Das Sahu Lane, winding through historic areas like Chowk and Godowlia. Elephants, horses, and musical bands accompanied the procession, creating a spectacle of faith. The idol of Lord Parshvanath was reverently placed on a grand silver chariot, richly adorned for the journey.
Concluding at Bhelupur, the revered birthplace of Lord Parshvanath, the procession was met with special rituals. This grand celebration underscored the deep-rooted devotion and cultural significance of the event for the Jain community in Kashi and beyond.
