Jains celebrate Mahaveer Jayanti in city
Visakhapatnam, Mar 31 (UNI) The Jain community here today celebrated Mahaveer Jayanti with large number of devotees participating in a procession from Shri Sambhavnath Jain temple.
Special poojas were held at the 100-year-old Sambhavnath Jain temple. Prasadams were distributed to the poor.
A report from Vijayawada said Mahaveer Jayanthi was celebrated in the city.
A 'Shoba Yatra' was organised and several devotees participated in it.
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Story first published: Monday, April 2, 2007, 13:39 [IST]