Kshamavani Festival Held in Firozabad to Mark 111th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Vimal Sagar Maharaj

Firozabad, October 13, 2026: The Jain Digambar Yuva Sangharsh Samiti hosted a Kshamavani festival at Vardhman Palace in Firozabad on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event served as a formal commemoration of the 111th birth anniversary of Acharya Vimal Sagar Maharaj, held following the conclusion of the Dashlakshan Mahaparv. The proceedings also featured an awards ceremony recognizing local social activists and contributors.

The event was organized by Founding President Kuldeep Mittal Advocate and Founding General Secretary Sanjay Jain PRO. MLA Manish Asija attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Other dignitaries seated on the dais included Senior Advocate Ajay Jain, MD Jain College Agra Treasurer Pushpendra Jain, and guests of honor Sanjeev Jain, Vijay Jain Advocate, Sambhav Prakash Jain, and Shobhit Jain. The formal inauguration was conducted by Ashok Jain and Abhishek Jain of Tulsi Vihar, while the flag hoisting was performed by Pawan Jain Raju Deco. Portraits of Mahavir Swami, Acharya Vimal Sagar, and Maa Saraswati were unveiled by Praveen Jain Kanch, Ajay Jain Advocate, and Rajesh Jain Vidhanacharya, respectively. Sanjeev Kant Sanju performed the lamp lighting ceremony, while the mangalacharan was led by Ramesh Jain Vardhman. Anuj Jain Tulsi presided over the event.

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In his address, MLA Manish Asija emphasized the value of forgiveness in personal and social growth. He reflected on the guidance he received from Principal Narendra Prakash Jain and Makkhan Lal Parashar, crediting them for his path in public life. Patrons Anup Chand Jain Advocate and Rajendra Prasad Jain Raju also addressed the assembly, stating that forgiveness is a virtue to be cultivated as a foundation for life.

The event’s main speaker, Kalpana Rajoriya, spoke on the spiritual significance of the Kshamavani festival. She described the observance as a process of cleansing the mind, comparable to the traditional cleaning of homes before Diwali, noting that it serves as an extension of Jain principles to foster peace and non-violence in society. Humor poet Laturi Latth entertained the audience with his compositions, while poet Vishnu Upadhyay presented verses highlighting various social reflections.

As part of the recognition segment, the organization honored several individuals. Shikohabad Samay weekly newspaper Bureau Chief Vinod Garg was presented with a shawl, garland, and a citation. City correspondent Praveen Sharma received a yellow scarf and a citation. Other community members honored during the ceremony included Sushil Jain, Rajnikant Jain, Vimal Jain Hipoline, Sanjay Jain Etah, Shyam Sundar Jain, and Lalit Raparia. The event coordination was supported by General Secretary Jitendra Jain Jeetu and Treasurer Saurabh Jain Kids, alongside organizers Vishal Jain Advocate, Dharmendra Jain Rocky, Auditor Anjay Jain, Aadish Jain, Pradeep Jain PP, Devendra Rasulpur, Mayank Jain, Nimish Jain, and Shailendra Shaili. The program concluded with an acknowledgment of the organizers and staff by the recipients of the awards.