Minister Ashok Singhal attends Paryushan Parva festival in Guwahati

 GUWAHATI: Ashok Singhal, Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs, and Irrigation, attended the Paryushan Parva, a significant event in Jainism, on Friday. The festival began on September 19 at the Sri Digambar Jain Temple, located in Fancy Bazar, and will continue until September 29. Singhal visited on the fourth day of the event to seek blessings from Acharya Pramukh Sagar Ji Maharaj at Mahavir Dharmasthal.

The fourth day of the Paryushan festival coincided with Uttam Shouch (purity of soul) Day. Acharya Pramukh Sagar Ji Maharaj bestowed his blessings upon Singhal by presenting him with Amrit Kalas and a garland made of coral crowns.

Minister Singhal also extended congratulations to four brothers and sisters who had observed penance for 32 days as part of the festival. Minister Ashok Singhal, in his speech, highlighted India's rich traditions, values, and culture. He particularly praised chaturmas as one of the most valuable traditions. The minister inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp and unveiling the image of Shri Pushpadanta Sagar Ji Maharaj.

During this ten-day festival, various activities have been planned, including Shanti dhara for world peace at 5:30 am, Vishesh Puja recitations starting at 6:15 am, and sessions of Swadhya (self-study), meditation, Pratikraman (spiritual reflection), and Maha aarati (ceremonial evening prayer) from 6 pm onwards. The festival brings together people of all ages and genders who participate in collective worship and ceremonies. This year, Anita Jain, Sangita Jain, Nemichand Jain, Vijay Sabalawat, and Kapil Jain are observing a 32-day fast for self-purification, stated a press release.

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