Pattabhisheka of new seer of Jain mutt in Shravanabelagola completed

The pattabhisheka — installation ceremony — began with religious programmes on March 26 morning and concluded on March 27

The new head of Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola, Agama Keerthi Bhattaraka Swami, during the pattabhisheka ceremony on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

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The pattabhisheka — installation ceremony — of Agama Keerthi Bhattaraka Swami as head of Jain Mutt at Shravanabelagola in Channarayapatna taluk of Karnataka concluded on March 27. Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, who passed away on March 23, had named Agama Keerthi Bhattaraka, 22, as his successor.

Agama Keerthi Bhattaraka is a native of Sagar in Shivamogga district. He took deeksha on December 2, 2022. 

The ceremony had begun with religious programmes on March 26 morning. The new seer was taken on a palanquin in the presence of Lalita Keerthi Bhattara Swami of Karkala, Bhuvana Keerthi Bhattaraka Swami of Kanakagiri Jain Mutt, former Minister Abhayachandra Jain, and Shravanabelagola MLA C.N. Balakrishna.

He recalled the efforts of Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami in spreading the message of Bahubali across the globe. “His knowledge and personality remain inspirational to me. He will be remembered forever for his noble works.”

The new seer sought the cooperation of other seers and devotees to carry forward the good works of the late seer.