''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)

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The five kalyanakas are the five major events associated with a

are: # Chyavan (conception) # Janma (birth) # Diksha (renunciation) # Keval Gyan (omniscience) # Moksha (liberation) These events are celebrated in relation to icons of

s which is called ''Pratishtha''. After the pratishtha the statue represents the

, 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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