Celebration of grand festival of “Urja Mahotsav”, from 7th to 12th January 2026

The book was ceremoniously unveiled by the sacred hands of more than 1,200 Jain monks   (sadhus and sadhvis), marking a historic milestone in the history of Jainism. Never before has a spiritual book been inaugurated collectively by such a large number of ascetics, making this moment a landmark achievement in Jain spiritual literature and tradition.

The book was inaugurated in 21 languages over & above Gujarati, Hindi.

The Mahotsav commenced with a magnificent divine procession of the 500 spiritual books, symbolizing the timeless Jain values of ahimsa, compassion, discipline, penance, and self-realization. The procession was graced by the holy presence and guidance of Gachchhadhipati Param Pujya Shri Kalpataru Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb and Suvishal Gachchhadhipati Param Pujya Shri Rajendra Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb, along with more than 1,200 sadhu sadhviji Bhagwants and devotees from over 500 Jain sanghs of Mumbai.

Over five spiritually charged days, the Mahotsav witnessed overwhelming participation across diverse programs. The Saraswati Sadhana saw the attendance of over 25,000 devotees, while Namo Shrutotsav – Shrut Aalekhan attracted more than 10,000 participants, reaffirming the significance of scriptural knowledge and inner purification. The Aadi Urjaa Concert, featuring performances by 108 renowned Jain singers, drew an audience exceeding 50,000 people, blending devotion with powerful spiritual expression. The grand 50-foot Aadeshwar Bhagwan Aarti witnessed participation from over 25,000 devotees, becoming one of the most visually and emotionally stirring moments of the Mahotsav.

The reach of the Mahotsav extended far beyond the venue. More than 50 lakh viewers watched Gurudev’s discourses online, reflecting the global spiritual resonance of the event. Across five days, over 10 lakh devotees visited the Mahotsav in person

During the landmark moment of the release of Gurudev’s 500th book, devoted followers contributed ₹6.66 crore towards jeevdaya (compassion for living beings) by donating to various panjrapoles, exemplifying the Jain ideals of mercy and non-violence in action.

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