Jain saint dead in Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain, Nov 12: Prominent Jain saint Jhabbaji Maharaj died at Agar in neighbouring Shajapur district yesterday after he took the vow of 'Santara' ten days ago. He was 85.

The Jain saint, who was ailing for some time, took the vow on November 1 and was taking only water since then, according to Shwetambar Jain Mahasangh General Secretary Virendra Kothari.

His funeral is scheduled today.

UNI