Veerwal
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Veerwal (also spelled as Virwal) is a Jain community in the Mewar region in Rajasthan, India.
The Veerwals are followers of Sameer Muniji Maharaj who introduced them to Jainism in 1950.[1] His death anniversary is celebrated by the All Indian Jain Veerwal Jain Sangh every year.[2]
Sameer Pavan Dham in Ahimsa Nagar in Chittorgarh serves as a main center.[3] Ahimsa Nagar, located about 4 miles from Chittorgarh, was inaugurated by Mohanlal Sukhadia in 1966. Even though Sameer Muniji belonged to the Sthanakvasi tradition, Sameer Pavan Dham hosts Jain dignitaries from other traditions also.[4]
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References
- ^ The Jain Movement and the socio-religious transformation, Shyamlal, Indian Journal of Social Work, V. 53, 1992, pp. 59-68
- ^ संतों के सानिध्य में हुआ वीरवाल जैन अधिवेशन, Bhaskar News Network, 14 Mar 2016
- ^ समीर मुनि का स्मरण दिवस मनाया, Bhaskar News Network, 10 Mar 2014
- ^ आतंकवाद से मुक्ति जैन सिद्धांत से ही संभव : मुनिश्री, Samachar Jagat, 20 May 2017