Jains in Nagpur celebrate Acharyashri Aryanandiji's 118th birthday

The Jain community in Nagpur celebrated the 118th birth anniversary of Acharyashri Aryanandiji Gurudev on Sunday. The event featured a morning procession, traditional dance performances, and a solemn worship ceremony at the Sri Parshva Prabhu Digambar Jain Saitwal Mandir. The procession included a decorated buggy carrying Gurudev's image, with hymns sung by women devotees. Various Jain organizations participated, highlighting Gurudev's contributions to preserving Jain pilgrimage sites and his dedication to community service. The event also recognized Gurudev's connection to Mahatma Gandhi's literacy campaign. It concluded with rituals that emphasized his teachings of selflessness and service.