Past Highlights
Temple Events & Ceremonies
Mahotsav
Sumati Dham Panchkalyanak Mahotsav
The Sumati Dham Panchkalyanak Mahotsav was a major 5-day consecration ceremony held from March 6–11, 2024, at the newly built Digambar Jain temple in Godha Estate, Gandhinagar, Indore. The event featured the installation of a 51-inch white marble idol of the 5th Tirthankar, Lord Sumatinath, under the guidance of Acharya Vishuddha Sagar Maharaj.
Panchkalyanak Highlights
- Location: Sumati Dham Digambar Jain Jinalay, situated in Godha Estate near Gandhinagar, Indore.
- Focus: The installation of the 51-inch idol of Bhagwan Sumatinath, imported from Vietnam, which is a rare, principal deity (moolnayak) installation for this Tirthankar in the city.
- Inspiration: The temple was constructed by Manish-Sapna Godha, inspired by the blessings of several Acharyas, including Acharya Vidyasagar Ji and Acharya Vishuddh Sagar Ji.
- Events: The five-day festival included traditional rites—Chyavan, Janma, Diksha, Kevalgyan, and Moksha Kalyanak—designed to infuse the idol with spiritual energy (pran pratishtha).
- Special Features: The celebration included massive, grand processions (rathyatra) and a drone show. Amenities: The temple is designed as a pilgrimage site with accessible features.
Mahotsav
Pattacharya Mahotsav
The Pattacharya Mahotsav is a landmark spiritual festival held at Sumati Dham (Godha Estate) in Indore. The upcoming main event is scheduled for April 27 to May 2, 2025.
Pattacharya Highlights
- Purpose: The festival marks the Pattabhisheka (installation/consecration) of an Acharya. Specifically, it celebrates the bestowing of the Pattacharya title upon Acharya Shri Vishuddh Sagar Ji Maharaj by Ganacharya Virag Sagar Ji Maharaj.
- Duration: A grand 6-day celebration featuring religious rituals, soulful bhajans, and discourses by revered Jain scholars.
Key Attractions:
- Drone Show: India's largest drone show by BotLab Dynamics is planned to light up the sky over the temple.
- Live Performances: Renowned artists like Swasti Mehul are scheduled for live musical performances.
- Spiritual Presence: Over 400 monks and saints are expected to attend this Jain Mahakumbh