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==History==
The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded in 1894 in [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>Trilokchand Kothari, Di. Jain Mahasabha ka Atit (
== Awards ==
;Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar
Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar was started in 2019 with [[Abhinandan Varthaman]] becoming the first recipient of the prestigious award. This award carries a cash prize worth Rs. 251,000 as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/abhinandan-varthaman-to-be-awarded-bhagwan-mahavir-ahimsa-puraskar-2001962|work=NDTV|date=3 March 2019|access-date=4 March 2019|title=Abhinandan Varthaman To Be Awarded Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iaf-pilot-abhinandan-varthaman-to-be-awarded-with-bhagwan-mahavir-ahimsa-puraskar/story-GiK9UnxsuTL9hlqAfA46SM.html|work=The Times of India|date=3 March 2019|access-date=4 March 2019|title=Abhinandan Varthaman to get Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iaf-pilot-abhinandan-varthaman-to-be-awarded-with-bhagwan-mahavir-ahimsa-puraskar/story-GiK9UnxsuTL9hlqAfA46SM.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=3 March 2019|access-date=4 March 2019|title=IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded with Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar}}</ref>
==Publications==
* ''Jain Gazette'', a weekly publication of Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha, has been published regularly for the last 103 years. It claims to be the oldest Jain periodical in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digambarjainonline.com/org/sbdjms.htm |title=Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha |publisher=Digambarjainonline.com |date=1998-02-05 |
* ''Jain Mahiladarsh'': a weekly women's magazine published since 1922, founded by Pandita [[Chandabai]] of Arrah and Magan Bai of Mumbai.<ref>Jain Mahiladarsh, April 2017, p.3</ref><ref>[http://www.herenow4u.net/index.php?id=82810 Life and Work of Shrimati Magan Bai, The Jaina Gazette, January 1935 (Vol. XXXII, No. 1, pp. 1-8).]</ref>
*''Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar'': A monthly devoted to Jain history and archaeology since 2003.<ref>[http://jainpracheenteerth.org/magzine/index.php?id=Nzg=#book5/page1 Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar, Nov 2018, p.1]</ref>
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==References==
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==External
* [https://www.jaingajat.com/ Jain Gazettee website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100406/https://www.jaingajat.com/ |date=1 January 2019 }}
* [http://jainpracheenteerth.org Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar website]
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Formation | January 1, 1894 |
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Type | Jain religious organisation |
Purpose | Religious, Educational, Non Profit, Charitable |
Headquarters | Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai ![]() |
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Official language | Hindi and English |
Secretary General | Prakash Chand Badjatya |
Chairman of the Board | Gajraj jain Gangwal |
Key people | Various Jains |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Affiliations | Various Jain organisations |
Website | digjainmahasabha |
Remarks | Oldest organisation of lay Jains |
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Digambar Jain Mahasabha or Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha is the oldest organisation of lay Jains in India.
History
The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded in 1894 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.[1] It is considered a traditionalist organisation.[2] Its two main branches are Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha and Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha.[citation needed][3]
Awards
- Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar
Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar was started in 2019 with Abhinandan Varthaman becoming the first recipient of the prestigious award. This award carries a cash prize worth Rs. 251,000 as well.[4][5][6]
Publications
- Jain Gazette, a weekly publication of Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha, has been published regularly for the last 103 years. It claims to be the oldest Jain periodical in the world.[7][8]
- Jain Mahiladarsh: a weekly women's magazine published since 1922, founded by Pandita Chandabai of Arrah and Magan Bai of Mumbai.[9][10]
- Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar: A monthly devoted to Jain history and archaeology since 2003.[11]
See also
References
- ^ Trilokchand Kothari, Di. Jain Mahasabha ka Atit (1895–1980), Pub. Digambar Jain Mahasabha karyalaya, 2007
- ^ Facets of Jainology: Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, By Vilas Adinath Sangave Published 2001, Popular Prakashan.
- ^ "Jain in India and Abroad, Praksh Jain, ISJS, p. 109" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Abhinandan Varthaman To Be Awarded Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar". NDTV. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Abhinandan Varthaman to get Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar". The Times of India. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be awarded with Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha". Digambarjainonline.com. 5 February 1998. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ Historical Dictionary of Jainism, Kristi L. Wiley, Scarecrow Press, 2004, p.42
- ^ Jain Mahiladarsh, April 2017, p.3
- ^ Life and Work of Shrimati Magan Bai, The Jaina Gazette, January 1935 (Vol. XXXII, No. 1, pp. 1-8).
- ^ Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar, Nov 2018, p.1
External links
- Jain Gazettee website Archived 1 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Prachin Jain Tirth Jirnoddhar website