DHARMASTHALA: A fourth mahamastakabhisheka at Ratnagiri of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, first of which was held in 1982, has one constant – D Veerendra Heggade, dharmadhikari of the Sri Kshetra.
With Hemavathi Heggade standing steadfast but even so him, the couple with their dedicated body of workers, well-wishers subsidized with improve of the federal government and organisational acumen of the Kshetra supposed that the anointment ritual was up and running.
Excitement of each of the former 3 mahamastakabhisheka has been other, a at ease Heggade told STOI. The first mahamastakabhisheka greater than three-decades ago was exciting in that it was a maiden experience for all concerned. The 2nd version in 1994 was more of a repetition. Technology started to play a component within the 3rd anointment rituals in 2007, which turned into more pronounced when time got here for mahamastakabhisheka 2019, he stated.
Basic objective of the anointment rituals is to convey forth the principles of non-violence, strength of will and sacrifice, which was brought out in panchamaha vaibhava instead of the pancha kalyana rituals that are the norm for this match. “The center of attention in session with the senior Jain ascetics was shifted to Lord Bahubali and panchamaha vaibhava enactment from life of Aadinatha to salvation of Bahubali helped us reach precisely this,” he stated.
The previous 3 mahamastakabhisheka rituals have additionally helped push the Dharmasthala fashion in conserving any religious events across the district, he stated adding equivalent participation of all within the behavior of events regardless of their caste or standing is the cornerstone of this fashion. Setting up of committees, broad basing organisational obligations have develop into rule than norm and it is the identical idea which is aiding the smooth behavior of the event, he stated.
With the state government fully backing the Kshetra, Heggade stated the overwhelming media coverage has helped make this ‘low-key’ match into a major religious match. Admitting that numbers are down, Heggade attributed it to mahamastakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola ultimate 12 months. “Most Jain devotees primarily based within the North in finding it tough to make time for almost back-to-back anointments and even instructional calendar has performed its phase,” he surmised.
With Hemavathi Heggade standing steadfast but even so him, the couple with their dedicated body of workers, well-wishers subsidized with improve of the federal government and organisational acumen of the Kshetra supposed that the anointment ritual was up and running.
Excitement of each of the former 3 mahamastakabhisheka has been other, a at ease Heggade told STOI. The first mahamastakabhisheka greater than three-decades ago was exciting in that it was a maiden experience for all concerned. The 2nd version in 1994 was more of a repetition. Technology started to play a component within the 3rd anointment rituals in 2007, which turned into more pronounced when time got here for mahamastakabhisheka 2019, he stated.
Basic objective of the anointment rituals is to convey forth the principles of non-violence, strength of will and sacrifice, which was brought out in panchamaha vaibhava instead of the pancha kalyana rituals that are the norm for this match. “The center of attention in session with the senior Jain ascetics was shifted to Lord Bahubali and panchamaha vaibhava enactment from life of Aadinatha to salvation of Bahubali helped us reach precisely this,” he stated.
The previous 3 mahamastakabhisheka rituals have additionally helped push the Dharmasthala fashion in conserving any religious events across the district, he stated adding equivalent participation of all within the behavior of events regardless of their caste or standing is the cornerstone of this fashion. Setting up of committees, broad basing organisational obligations have develop into rule than norm and it is the identical idea which is aiding the smooth behavior of the event, he stated.
With the state government fully backing the Kshetra, Heggade stated the overwhelming media coverage has helped make this ‘low-key’ match into a major religious match. Admitting that numbers are down, Heggade attributed it to mahamastakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola ultimate 12 months. “Most Jain devotees primarily based within the North in finding it tough to make time for almost back-to-back anointments and even instructional calendar has performed its phase,” he surmised.
Mahamastakabhisheka has shifted focus on to Lord Bahubali, says D Veerendra Heggade
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