Sri AdhiBhagawan JanmaKalyan celebrations on 14-3-10
Jai Jinendra
Magaral is a village about 15 KM from Kanchipuram. About 12 Km from Uththiramerur .It is located on the Kanchipuram – Uththiramerur road. (it is 2Km from Aarpakkam a famous Jaina pilgrimage temple)
Once a famous Jaina village ,Magaral has Jaina, Siva and Vaishnava temples. The pity is that the Jain temple dedicated to Sri Rishaba deva known as Adhi Bhagawan was completely in a dilapidated condition for a long period (till it was rebuilt), probably due to wanton destruction in the distant past by the forces opposed to Ahimsa Dharma. Wild bushes grown over, unapproachable, damaged completely, this temple (-may be 500 years old-) brought tears in the eyes of Devotees.
Dedicated devotees Late G.Jeevendran of Chrompet- Chennai, Sri Appachi nainar of Vangaram Village, played major role in the resurrection of this temple. With devotion, sincerity, dedication (at the age of 80+) they had left no stone unturned. They set the goal- rebuilding the temple; and whether it is a downpour or scorching sun they made it a point to tour different villages and town to mobilize funds for this noble cause. They had succeeded. A new temple with Manasthamb was constructed – This year they have added Elephant vahana used for Rathosthava.
Bhagawan Rishabha Janma kalyan was celebrated on 14-3-10.
After several centuries the idol of Bhagawan Rishabha mounted on elephant vahana was taken in procession on the streets of Magaral.
Songs in praise of the Lord of The three worlds were sung. Devotees chanted Namokara Manthra and in praise of Adhinatha Bhagwan.there were many programmmes.
Lectures were arranged.
on Jeevaka sinthamani , Silappathikaram and Thirukkural (these greatest Tamil classical literatures are gifts of great Jaina Acharyas only)
Abishek, pooja were performed,
Please visit protect and donate for the maintenance of this Temple
we present a video recording of celebrations
Jai Jinendra
Nelliyankulam Prof.Dr. Kanaka. Ajithadoss jain
