Australia joins global 'Navkar Mahamantra Diwas' celebrations on Mahavira jayanti

The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Teerthankara, was marked globally with Navkar Mahamantra Diwas, joined by Indian PM Narendra Modi. Bhupendra Sethia (left inset) leads Australian chapter of JITOS, the organisation that started the observation of the day, while Ravindra Dholakia (right inset) has been a devoted Jain in Australia for 44 years. Credit: Narendra Modi's X Handle/Supplied by Bhupendra Sethia and Ravindra Dholakia

Australia joined global celebrations of Mahavira Jayanti with the observation of Navkar Mahamantra Diwas, highlighting the significance of the sacred chant in Jainism. Propelled by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), the event was marked in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the global celebrations. In this episode, JITO Australia founder chairman Bhupendra Sethia discusses the inspiration behind the initiative, while Ravindra Dholakia, a devotee, shares insights into the daily practices of a devout Jain.

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Published 10 April 2025 6:08pm

Updated 10 April 2025 8:23pm

By Vrishali Jain

Source: SBS

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Australia joined global celebrations of Mahavira Jayanti with the observation of Navkar Mahamantra Diwas, highlighting the significance of the sacred chant in Jainism. Propelled by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), the event was marked in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the global celebrations. In this episode, JITO Australia founder chairman Bhupendra Sethia discusses the inspiration behind the initiative, while Ravindra Dholakia, a devotee, shares insights into the daily practices of a devout Jain.

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