Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony‑2026
Why in News?
The Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony‑2026 made headlines because Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 4 October 2026, delivering a major speech on forgiveness, non‑violence and the relevance of Jain philosophy in today’s conflicted world.
Key Information
- Organizers: The event was organized by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee in collaboration with the Jain Mahasabha Delhi.
- Dignitaries Present:
- C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon'ble Vice President of India.
- Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab.
- Kanhaiya Lal Jain, President of the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee.
- Dinesh Doshi, President of Jain Mahasabha Delhi.
- Pattacharya Shri 108 Vishuddha Sagar Ji Maharaj, a prominent Jain spiritual leader.
- Jain Samaj Ratna Award: During the ceremony, Vice President Radhakrishnan presented the prestigious Jain Samaj Ratna Award to K. C. Jain for his contributions.
- Core Message on Forgiveness: The Vice President defined forgiveness (Kshamapana) as choosing reform over revenge, dialogue over hatred, and reconciliation over hostility.
- The Principle of Ahimsa: The discussions highlighted that Ahimsa (non-violence) must be practiced in total—extending thoroughly to a person's thoughts, words, and deeds.
- Vision for Viksit Bharat @2047: The Vice President linked the spiritual event to India's development goals, stating that character among youth and mutual trust are pillars for building a developed nation. He invoked the national vision of "Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi" (Development along with Heritage).
- Cultural & Historical Links: In his address, the Vice President also highlighted the historical footprint of Jainism and its deep cultural ties to Tamil Nadu.
- Spiritual Context: The ceremony marks the ritual of Kshamapana (seeking forgiveness), which is the pinnacle of inner cleansing and spiritual renewal traditionally observed following the annual Jain holy festival of Paryushan Mahaparva.
