Bhaktamar Sankalp Siddhi Anushthan Begins in Ahmedabad
The 44-day Programme Includes Bhaktamar Stotra Chanting And Meditation. Focuses on Prayer, Community Participation, and Jain Traditions.
A 44-day Jain spiritual programme centred on the Bhaktamar Stotra and Beej Mantra meditation began in Ahmedabad on 7 June, bringing together religious leaders, spiritual practitioners and devotees from across the Jain community.
The event, titled “Bhaktamar Sankalp Siddhi Anushthan”, is being organised by Jain Anushthan Sanstha under the guidance of Jain monks and nuns based in Ahmedabad and with the leadership of Shasan Prabhavak Munishri Harshbodhivijayji Maharaj Saheb.
The programme will continue until 29 July at Tara Shanti Sorath Cultural Hall, Ratna Artemis-2, Sixth Floor, Bhattha, Paldi.
According to the organisers, participants will collectively undertake continuous recitation of the Bhaktamar Stotra, one of the most widely known devotional texts in the Jain tradition. Daily sessions are scheduled from 6:00 am to 8:00 am and from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The programme has been organised to coincide with celebrations linked to the 500th anniversary of Shashwata Shatrunjaya Giriraj, one of the most revered pilgrimage traditions in Jainism. The sacred hill of Shatrunjaya, located near Palitana in Gujarat, is considered among the holiest sites for Jains and attracts thousands of pilgrims each year.
Jainism is one of India’s oldest religious traditions and places strong emphasis on non-violence, self-discipline, meditation and spiritual development. The religion’s sacred literature includes prayers, hymns and philosophical texts that are regularly recited by followers as part of their daily practice. The Bhaktamar Stotra occupies a special place among these devotional works and is traditionally attributed to the Jain scholar and monk Acharya Manatunga. The text consists of 48 verses praising the qualities of the first Jain Tirthankara, Lord Adinath, also known as Rishabhdev.
Speaking about the event, organiser Shri Nikunj Guruji said that the programme aims to bring together people for collective prayer and spiritual practice while focusing on the welfare of all living beings.
He stated that the initiative includes the recitation of 12.5 million Bhaktamar Stotras, Beej Mantra meditation and daily spiritual practice based on one verse of the Bhaktamar Stotra.
According to the organisers, people from different walks of life are expected to participate. The programme has been designed around group chanting, meditation sessions and spiritual guidance activities. Organisers say the event seeks to help participants address personal challenges through spiritual practices rooted in Jain traditions.
The schedule also includes sessions described as divine meditation, energy activation and healing programmes related to health, financial concerns, career matters and other life challenges. Such practices have become increasingly popular across different spiritual communities in India, where meditation and mindfulness programmes often attract participants seeking mental well-being, emotional balance and personal growth.
Shri Nikunj Guruji said the programme should be viewed not only as a religious gathering but also as a spiritual process intended to support personal transformation.
The organisers have also announced plans to establish a “Bhaktamar Dhyan Mandir” in Ahmedabad. According to the announcement, the centre will be dedicated to meditation and spiritual practice and will host the chanting of 10.8 million Beej Mantras. Meditation centres and prayer halls dedicated to specific Jain texts and practices have become increasingly common in recent decades as religious organisations seek to provide structured spaces for spiritual learning and community participation.
One of the largest components of the programme is the expected participation of members of the Jain monastic community. Organisers have stated that more than 1,000 Jain monks and nuns are expected to attend or be associated with the event during the 44-day period. Jain monks and nuns play a central role in preserving religious teachings and often travel extensively to guide followers through discourses, rituals and spiritual practices.
In addition to religious activities, the organisers have announced several community-focused initiatives. These include Seven Chakra Aura Healing sessions, which are scheduled daily between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and a free numerology guidance camp aimed at students.
The numerology camp has been presented as a service intended to support students in planning for their future. Such activities are increasingly included alongside spiritual events in India, where organisers often combine religious programmes with educational, counselling or wellness-related initiatives to attract wider participation.
The event is also receiving significant media coverage through Jain religious broadcasting platforms. According to the organisers, the entire programme is being telecast through Paras Channel and Adinath Channel, reaching audiences in more than 180 countries. Religious television channels have expanded their reach considerably in recent years, allowing spiritual organisations to connect with followers both in India and among Jain communities living abroad.
The global Jain population is relatively small compared with many other religious communities, but Jain followers maintain active religious and cultural networks across several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, East Africa and parts of Europe. Digital broadcasting and online platforms have played an important role in helping religious organisations maintain these international connections.
Ahmedabad has long been regarded as one of the major centres of Jain culture in India. The city is home to numerous temples, educational institutions and religious organisations that regularly host spiritual gatherings, discourses and community events. Gujarat itself has a deep historical connection with Jainism and is home to several important pilgrimage destinations, including Palitana, Girnar and Taranga.
As the Bhaktamar Sankalp Siddhi Anushthan continues through July, organisers expect thousands of participants to take part in various sessions, reflecting the continued importance of devotional traditions, collective prayer and spiritual practice within the Jain community.
For many participants, the event represents an opportunity to engage with a centuries-old religious tradition while taking part in one of the largest Bhaktamar-focused spiritual programmes currently being organised in Ahmedabad.