Jaipur, January 16.
Renowned Digambar Jain saint and spiritual luminary, Sadhanodadhi Antarmana Acharya 108 Prasann Sagar Maharaj, will make his grand ceremonial entry into Jaipur on Sunday, marking his first visit to the city after being consecrated as Acharya. Nearly eight years after his last visit, the occasion has generated immense enthusiasm among the Jain community.
Acharya Prasann Sagar Maharaj is globally revered for his extraordinary penance, including 557 consecutive days of complete silence, over 12,000 fasts, and prolonged periods of nirahar (complete abstinence from food) under the sacred Singhnishkridit Vrat, one of the most rigorous vows in Jain tradition.
The Jain community leaders stated that Maharaj last visited Jaipur in 2018 as a Muniraj. His arrival as Acharya is being regarded as a historic spiritual milestone for the city.
The grand procession will commence at 8 a.m. from Agarwal College on Agra Road, accompanied by traditional bands and ceremonial splendour. The procession will pass through the main markets of the walled city and culminate at Ramniwas Bagh. A key highlight of the event will be the participation of 1,251 women carrying sacred kalash, symbolizing devotion and auspiciousness.
Organisers informed that the procession will feature two marching bands, elephants, horses, camels, devotional tableaux, bhajan groups and 51 women mandals. Along the procession route, 108 welcome gates have been erected, where elected representatives, administrative officers and prominent citizens will perform ceremonial aarti to welcome the Acharya Sangh.
Upon reaching Ramniwas Bagh, the procession will transform into a massive religious congregation at the Football Club Ground. The programme will include lamp lighting, invocation, ceremonial washing of the Acharya’s feet, presentation of sacred scriptures and the Acharya’s Manglik Pravachan (spiritual discourse). The stage proceedings will be conducted by Baal Brahmachari Tarun Bhaiya of Indore, followed by a community fellowship meal (Vatsalya Sahbhoj).
Blessing Ceremony at Gandhinagar
After the religious assembly, Acharya Shri Sangh will proceed to Gandhinagar for Mangal Vihar and Aahar Charya at the residence of senior IAS officer Kuldeep Ranka. A Blessing Ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m., attended by senior administrative officials, members of the judiciary and eminent citizens. Evening programmes will include Guru Bhakti and Anand Yatra.
Stay at Jain Temples
During his Jaipur visit, Acharya Shri Sangh will stay at various Jain temples, including Janakpuri (January 19), Kirtinagar (January 20), Gayatri Nagar Maharani Farm (January 21), Thadi Market, Agarwal Farm Mansarovar (January 23) and Meera Marg Digambar Jain Temple (January 24).
Eight-Day Mahotsav from January 25
Under the banner of Antarmana Acharya Prasann Sagar Maharaj Jaipur Pravasi Committee, an eight-day Bhagwat Jinendra Maha Archana Mahotsav and World Peace Mahayagya will be organised from January 25 to February 1, 2026, at the Rajasthan Housing Board Ground, Shipra Path, VT Road, Mansarovar. The event will include Shri 1008 Charitra Shuddhi Mahamandal Vidhan and Marriage Anuvrat Sanskar Camp, held under the Acharya’s divine guidance.
Participation of 2,552 Couples
Organisers stated that after a gap of 13 years, the grand religious ceremony will witness participation from 2,552 couples. For smooth execution, a 19-member main festival committee and 33 sub-committees have been constituted.
Poster Unveiled
During a press conference, the colourful posters of the Acharya’s grand entry procession and the eight-day religious festival were formally unveiled in the presence of committee members, social leaders and devotees.