Vehicle rally spreads message of non-violence

NASHIK: JSG Youth Forum and DJ Youth Group had jointly organized a vehicle rally recently to spread the message of non-violence and peace. Over 100 two-wheelers and open jeeps participated in the rally that was flagged off from College Road.
“After recently held Kumbh Mela, Nashik is going to witness a grand congregation of devotees from February 11 at Mangi Tungi where more than 25 lakh devotees from across the country will visit to worship Lord Rishabhnatha, first Jain Teerthankara.We are planning to spread the message of non-violence which is a core value of Jainism on the backdrop of this event,” said Vijay Lohade, who was leading the rally.
The rally started from College Road and passed through Panchavati Karanja, Ashok Stambh, Tarwala Nagar and Peth road areas. Children portraying different animals carrying the cardboards of messages of non-violence and peace were leading the rally in an open jeep. The rally culminated at Gajpantha hills near Anjaneri. The participants climbed the hill and visited Jain Muni Vipransagar in the Jain temple at the top.
“The motive behind the rally was to spread awareness about the mega event to be held at Mangi Tungi which is considered as next to Kumbh congregation of people. Jain population across the country is about 45 lakh. More than 20 lakh out of this population will be in Nashik district during the next one month to worship the grand statue of Lord Rishabhadeva,” said Paras Lohade, organizer and PRO of the event.