Jain Yuva Sangathan
Jain Yuva Sangathan was started in the year 1988 with the inspiration and blessing of Upadhay Shri Vishal Muni Ji Maharaj at Ganesh Bagh in Bangalore. Since its inception Jain Yuva Sangathan has been organising the function of the birth of Lord Mahaveer collectively as Mahaveer Jayanthi. Wherein there is a religious discourse on Jainism by revered Sadhus and Sadhvis (Monks and Nuns) and Cultural programmes. This event is attented by thousands of Jains from all over Bangalore.
To start with a huge procession starts from a predetermined place and goes through roads and lanes to the venue of Mahaveer Jayanthi Celebration. A part of this procession are women who are decked with colourful sarees with Kalashes on their head. A large number of children also participate in this mammoth procession. Add to the glory a number of Tableaux depicting the life and times of Bhagwan Mahaveer move through the procession. Judges are appointed to choose the best tableaux among the multitude and the winning entries are honoured with suitable prizes. As part of this celebration there are painting, singing and quiz competitions based purely on the life and times as well as the teachings of Lord Mahaveer. Again the winners of these individual events are honoured with prizes on the day of Mahaveer Jayanthi. Along with this, Blood donation camps, contributions to animal welfare organisations and other charitable work are done.

The venue chosen for this year's Mahaveer Jayanthi celebrations is in Government Arts and Science College, near Mysore bank circle (KUNDALPUR NAGRI) birth place of Lord Mahaveer organised by Jain Yuva Sanghatan.
on 6th, 7th & 8th Cultural programmes will be there.
Mahaveer Jayanthi is a very important event for every Jain. It is on this day that the messages of Lord Mahaveer can be given a great thrust.
Any individual or organisation requiring more details about Jain Yuva Sangathan or Jainism can write to us at : jys@apnabangalore.com

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