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The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded in 1894 in [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>Trilokchand Kothari, Di. Jain Mahasabha ka Atit (1895-1980), Pub. Digambar Jain Mahasabha karyalaya, 2007</ref> It is considered a traditionalist organization.<ref>Facets of Jainology: Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, By Vilas Adinath Sangave Published 2001, Popular Prakashan.</ref> Its two main branches are ''Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha'' and ''Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha''.{{cn|date=November 2013}}
The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded in 1894 in [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>Trilokchand Kothari, Di. Jain Mahasabha ka Atit (1895-1980), Pub. Digambar Jain Mahasabha karyalaya, 2007</ref> It is considered a traditionalist organization.<ref>Facets of Jainology: Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, By Vilas Adinath Sangave Published 2001, Popular Prakashan.</ref> Its two main branches are ''Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha'' and ''Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha''.{{cn|date=November 2013}}


Its first president was Laxmandas Tongya. In 1941, the leadership of the ''Mahasabha'' was handed over by [[Seth Hukumchand]] of [[Indore]] to Bhagchand Soni at the ''[[Shravanabelagola]]'' convention.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20020905051123/www.dsmahasabha.com/s.htm table of Presidents since 1894]</ref> Later leaders included Rajkumar Singh, Bhanvarilala Bakliwal, Raisahab Chandmal Pandya, and Likhamichand Chhabra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digjainmahasabha.org/?page_id=737 |title=Founders, Past Presidents &#124; Welcome To Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha |publisher=Digjainmahasabha.org |date= |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> The present leader is Nirmal Kumar, who has been in office since 1981 and is now the longest serving president in the history of the organisation. Raj Kumar Sethi, son of late [[Phulchand Sethi]] is the working president of the organisation. [[Binod Sethi]], son of late [[Phulchand Sethi]], of Dimapur is the Vice-President of the ''Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha''
The President of The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was Laxmandas Tongya. In 1941, the leadership of the ''Mahasabha'' was handed over by [[Seth Hukumchand]] of [[Indore]] to Bhagchand Soni at the ''[[Shravanabelagola]]'' convention.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20020905051123/www.dsmahasabha.com/s.htm table of Presidents since 1894]</ref> Later leaders included Rajkumar Singh, Bhanvarilala Bakliwal, Raisahab Chandmal Pandya, and Likhamichand Chhabra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digjainmahasabha.org/?page_id=737 |title=Founders, Past Presidents &#124; Welcome To Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha |publisher=Digjainmahasabha.org |date= |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> The present leader is Nirmal Kumar, who has been in office since 1981 and is now the longest serving president in the history of the organisation. Raj Kumar Sethi, son of late [[Phulchand Sethi]] is the working president of the organisation. [[Binod Sethi]], son of late [[Phulchand Sethi]], of Dimapur is the Vice-President of the ''Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha''


==Publications==
==Publications==

Revision as of 17:38, 7 November 2015

Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Mahasabha
FormationJanuary 1, 1894; 131 years ago (1894-01-01)
TypeJain religious organization
PurposeReligious, Educational, Non Profit, Charitable
HeadquartersLucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai  India
Region served
 India
Official language
Hindi and English
Secretary General
Prakash Chand Badjatya
Chairman of the Board
Nirmal Kumar Jain Sethi
Key people
Various Jains
Main organ
Board of directors
AffiliationsVarious Jain organizations
Websitedigjainmahasabha.org
RemarksOldest organization of lay Jains
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Digambar Jain Mahasabha is the oldest organization of lay Jains in India.

History

The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded in 1894 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.[1] It is considered a traditionalist organization.[2] Its two main branches are Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha and Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha.[citation needed]

The President of The Digambar Jain Mahasabha was Laxmandas Tongya. In 1941, the leadership of the Mahasabha was handed over by Seth Hukumchand of Indore to Bhagchand Soni at the Shravanabelagola convention.[3] Later leaders included Rajkumar Singh, Bhanvarilala Bakliwal, Raisahab Chandmal Pandya, and Likhamichand Chhabra.[4] The present leader is Nirmal Kumar, who has been in office since 1981 and is now the longest serving president in the history of the organisation. Raj Kumar Sethi, son of late Phulchand Sethi is the working president of the organisation. Binod Sethi, son of late Phulchand Sethi, of Dimapur is the Vice-President of the Teerth Sanrakshini Mahasabha

Publications

Jain Gazette Weekly

Jain Gazette, a weekly publication of Dharm Sanrakshini Mahasabha, has been published regularly for the last 103 years. It is the oldest Jain periodical in the world.[5]

Shrut Samvardhini

Shrut Samvardhini a magazine of Shrut Samvardhini Mahasabha.

Tirth Jirnodhar

Tirth Jirnodhar Magazine Of Tirth Sanrakshini Mahasabha

Jain Mahiladarsh

The magazine Jain Mahiladarsh was founded by Brahmacharini Chandabai of Arrah in 1932. Neelam Jain is the editor of Jain Mahiladarsh.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Trilokchand Kothari, Di. Jain Mahasabha ka Atit (1895-1980), Pub. Digambar Jain Mahasabha karyalaya, 2007
  2. ^ Facets of Jainology: Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, By Vilas Adinath Sangave Published 2001, Popular Prakashan.
  3. ^ table of Presidents since 1894
  4. ^ "Founders, Past Presidents | Welcome To Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha". Digjainmahasabha.org. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  5. ^ "Shri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Mahasabha". Digambarjainonline.com. 1998-02-05. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  6. ^ "Karnataka News : Jain women's convention from November 18". The Hindu. 2005-11-13. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
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