Under the auspices of All India Terapanth Mahila Mandal, in the holy presence of Yugpradhan Acharya Shri Mahashramanji, the three-day 19th Kanya National Convention of Terapanth Kanya Mandal, Ujala Be the light, Spread the light, was grandly organized in the Nandanvan campus of Mumbai. About 525 girls and local coordinators from about 100 areas of the country and abroad participated in the convention.
The first session of the convention started from Illumination Station. Acharyapravar, with great kindness, provided Amrit Patheya to the girls. Surat Kanya Mandal gave a beautiful presentation of old shields. The girls asked Gurudev many questions related to elements and other things. Whose very beautiful spiritual solution Pujyapravar provided to the girls.
National President Mrs. Neelam Sethia, Chief Trustee Mrs. Pushpa Baingani, General Secretary Mrs. Madhu Derasaria, Kanya Mandal Incharge Mrs. Archana Bhandari and all the National Executive members were present with dignity.
In the second phase, Street Offbeat was organized at Glittering Station which included principles of Jainism and Terapanth religion, presentation of various arts and traditions of the country and informative games. Sadhvi Pramukhashreeji was welcomed through the Women Empowerment Parade. This event was witnessed by many eminent personalities including Sadhvi Pramukhashree and Sadhvi Varyaji. The present Shravak Shravikas also visited the stall of spiritual knowledge and appreciated it. Parade, short drama, street play and bhajan program were the main attractions of this session. Hindmotor, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pachpadra, Pali, Raipur, Delhi, Indore, Noida, Bardoli, Sridungargarh, Palghar, Thane City, Surat, Bhubaneswar, South Kolkata, North Howrah, South Howrah, Udhna, Nokha, Gangashahar, Palghar, Kanya Mandals from areas like Parvatpatia, Jaipur C-Scheme, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Guwahati, Chennai, Saphale Kathmandu etc. set up creative stalls in Street Offbeat.
The third session of Sparkling Station started with the invocation of Noida Kanyamandal. Chief Trustee Mrs. Pushpa Bangani welcomed all the girls.
In the introduction session all the girls passed the ujala light. Introduced his area. In Be The Light... Spread The Light, National President Mrs. Neelam Sethia gave an interesting presentation by asking questions to all the girls through online polling.
Kanyamandal National In-charge Mrs. Archana Bhandari in the achievement mirror Gave information about the work done by Kanya Mandal of all areas in the last year. The program was conducted by Ms. Neha Jain, Salem. In the second day and fourth session, Kanya Mandal was divided into 10 groups. 10 different Sadhvis provided inspiration to the group and answered their curiosities
After that, Revered Sadhvipramukhashree Vishshrutavibhaji and Sadhvivarya Sambuddhyashaji very kindly gave auspicious address to two different groups of girls. Inspired the lives of girls by throwing light on topics like deep breathing, reading good books, limited use of mobile, avoiding junk food, hard work etc.
The fifth session of Gleaming Station started with the invocation of Surat Kanyamandal. On the subject of Jainism Nxt Gen, Dr. Dilip Jain gave training on non-violence, Anekant, Satya, Aparigraha, Vivek etc.
Under Impromptu Table Topics, Co-Minister Mrs. Nidhi Sekhani and N.K.S. Mrs. Vandana Bardiya made the girls give a quick speech on various topics like Kanyadaan, food, social media, dress up, fashion etc., on which the girls gave a very beautiful presentation. The National President accommodated the curiosities of all the girls and Kanyamandal in-charges. The program was conducted by Ms. Bhavana Bothra, Coimbatore.
In Rise & Shine, General Secretary Mrs. Madhu Derasaria talked about spiritual development and attainment of inner light through the sutras of Arhat Vandana.
In the next session of Luminous Station, 'Astitva ki Pehchan Ek Nayi Udaan' by celebrity stars, Rajesh Kumar ji and Rajshree Thakur answered all the questions of girls on how to strengthen themselves. Many positive things were told like create, how to be happy in oneself etc.
National President, General Secretary, Chief Trustee along with Vice President Mrs. Sarita Daga, N.C.S. Mrs. Suman Nahata and Mrs. Veena Baid honored both the celebrities. The session was conducted by Ms. Trupti Kothari, Gadag.
In the next session at Vibrant Station, Trustee Mrs. Suraj Baradia explained the correct pronunciation and meaning of the mantras of Bhaktamar and Namaskar Mahamantra and gave training on the use of mantras to solve various problems.
In the next night session at Glowing Station, the Kanya Mandal's work was evaluated and they were given mementos and certificates. At the end of the session, Co-Minister Mrs. Nidhi Sekhani and N.K.S. An interesting treasure hunt was organized by Mrs. Vandana Baradia.
The concluding session of the third day took place in the sacred presence of Acharya Shri Mahashraman Ji at Ujala Destination. Kanya Mandal in-charge Mrs. Archana Bhandari presented the report of the work done by Kanya Mandal. National President Mrs. Neelam Sethia expressed her feelings. Mumbai Kanya Mandal performed on the theme song of 'Ujala'.
Revered Sadhvipramukhashree Vishrutavibhaji addressed the girls. Thereafter, the most revered Acharya Shri Mahashramanji, while providing sacred inspiration to the girls present, said that a person can make his life blessed by making some goals in his life and working hard accordingly. Even if the result of a hard-working human life is the destruction of karma, then man can move in the direction of salvation. Good talent and education is developing among girls. If Ujala's assessment in terms of knowledge is confirmed, then efforts should be made to move forward in the direction of brightness. Efforts should be made to ensure that girls have honesty and morality, control their anger and have peace in life. May there be continuous growth in light and brightness.
Mumbai Chaturmas Arrangement Committee, TEMAM and TEMAM Mumbai got full support in making the convention successful.
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