''Panch Kalyanaka Pratishtha Mahotsava'' is a traditional
Jain
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle being ...
ceremony that consecrates one or more Jain
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable pass ...
icon
An icon () is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, in the cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Catholic churches. They are not simply artworks; "an icon is a sacred image used in religious devotion". The most ...
s with celebration of
Panch Kalyanaka
Panch Kalyanaka ( sa, pan̄ca kalyāṇaka, "Five Auspicious Events") are the five chief auspicious events that occur in the life of tirthankara in Jainism. They are commemorated as part of many Jain rituals and festivals.
Kalyanaka
These aus ...
(five auspicious events). The ceremony is generally held when new Jain temple is erected or new idols are installed in temples. 5 names of panch kalyanak are
Chyavan (conception)
Janma (birth)
Diksha (renunciation)
Keval Gyan (omniscience)
Moksha (liberation)
Panch Kalyanaka
The five kalyanakas are the five major events associated with a
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable pass ...
are:
# Chyavan (conception)
# Janma (birth)
# Diksha (renunciation)
# Keval Gyan (omniscience)
# Moksha (liberation)
These events are celebrated in relation to icons of
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable pass ...
s which is called ''Pratishtha''. After the pratishtha the statue represents the
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable pass ...
, and becomes a worshippable object.
A pratishtha must be authorised by an acknowledged leader of the sangha, an
Acharya
In Indian religions and society, an ''acharya'' (Sanskrit: आचार्य, IAST: ; Pali: ''ācariya'') is a preceptor and expert instructor in matters such as religion, or any other subject. An acharya is a highly learned person with a ...
or a
Bhattaraka, or a representative (pratishthacharya), who can recite the sacred suri-mantra to mark the final step in the installation ceremony. The
Shvetambara sect requires a ceremony called anjana-shalaka. Once an idol is fully installed, it must be worshipped daily.
The
Bhattaraka Devendrakeerti of
Humbaj
Humcha / Hombuja is a small village near Ripponpet, Hosanagara taluk in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Humbaja Atishaya Jain Teerth Kshetra is famous for being home to an ancient temple of Goddess Padmavati, and to the Hu ...
is the only Bhattaraka who has participated in the installations in overseas countries including USA, Canada and Australia.
In
Bundelkhand region, a panch-kalyanak pratishtha is accompanied by a
gaj rath (chariot drawn by elephants) procession.
SESAI PANCH KALYANAK MAHOTSAV GAGRATH FERI 22-04-2017, Toofan tv Damoh, Apr 23, 2017
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See also
* Jainism
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle bein ...
* Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable pass ...
Notes
References
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PANCH-KALYANAK PERFORMED AT TORONTO JAIN TEMPLE
* ttp://www.herenow4u.de/Pages/eng/Articles/PratishthaMahotsavAtLondo.htm London PratishthaPhotos
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