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Laxmisena, or Lakshmisena, is the name given to the head (Bhattaraka) of the Mel Sithamur Jain Math.[1][2][3]
Current position
Bhattaraka Laxmisena of the Mel Sithamur Jain Maṭha is the primary religious head of the Tamil Jain community.[4] The Bhattarakas of Mel Sithamur Jain Maṭha are also the heads of all Tamil Jain temples so they have also been given the title of Sarva Jinalaya Paribalakar.
He is responsible for the management and maintenance of Jain temples in his locality or under the guidance of his maṭha.[5] He is also responsible for performing various religious ceremonies including the consecration (Panch-kalyanak Pratishtha) of new idols.[6][7][8]
He has also been instrumental in contributing to various social causes. In January 2011, a scheme to donate food grains to the needy was inaugurated by him.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ Kuteera for destitute children to open on Sunday(2003-06-01).
- ↑ sripal_inner. Jainworld.com.
- ↑ Facets of Jainology: Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, Religion, and Culture{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Popular Prakashan(2001). ISBN 978-81-7154-839-2
- ↑ Glossary | Bhattaraka. Herenow4u.net(2012-01-16).
- ↑ on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion, Non-Violence, Culture, Vegetarianism, Meditation, India.). Jainsamaj.org.
- ↑ > News Updates. Jainheritagecentres.Com(2009-11-12).
- ↑ Mahavira idol consecration at Danvantri Peedam. ChennaiLiveNews.com(2012-01-30).
- ↑ Mahavir Idol Installation at Danvantri Peedam – Cricket News. Chennaionline.com(2012-01-23).
- ↑ Free Ration Scheme | Sri Adhinath Seva Trust. Adhinathsevatrust.com(2011-01-07).