GURU VALLABH’S SWARGAROHAN ARDH SHATABDI

Swargarohan Ardha Shatabdi year of Jainacharya Shri Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji has been one of the most momentous occasions in Vijay Vallabh Smarak's eventful history. It was on the 49th Punya Tithi of Guru Vallabh on September 22, 2003 that the year long celebrations commenced in the presence of Chaturvidh Shreesanghs. A national level Committee - Jainachrya Vijay Vallabh Suri Swargarohan Ardhshatabdi Mahasamiti was constituted for this purpose with the profound blessings of the Senior most Jainacharya Shri Vijay Janak Chandra Surishwar Ji, then camping at Dadai, Rajasthan. He pronounced the framework for the celebrations and ordered Shantidoot Jainacharya Shri Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji, then camping at Bangalore, to lead the preparations and to have chaturmas in Delhi and Swargarohan Ardh Shatabdi Celeberations at Vijay Vallabh Smarak. Shantidoot Acharya Shri Ji walked more than 3000 km at a brisk pace and reached Delhi in June 2004 along with a large congregation of Jain Sadhus and Sadhvis including Acharya Shri Vijay Dharma Dhurandhar Suriji, Acharya Shri Vijay Virendra Suriji and Acharya Shri Vijay Vasant Suriji.

A detailed programme was chalked out for the grand show at national level to be held in the premises of Vijay Vallabh Smarak on the 8th, 9th and 10th of October 2004. Largest gatherings were seen in the series of programmes organized to pen down the great ideals and deeds of Guru Vallabh in the history's annals for posterity. Some of the major attractions of the event included Pictures exhibition depicting the great life of Guru Vallabh, Guru Vallabh Puja, Dharma Sabhas, Mahila Sangoshthi, Kshmapana Sammelan, Cultural evening, Yuva Sammelan, Gunanuwad Sabha and such other programmes.

A press conference was organized in which more than 45 TV and News Dailies Reporters participated and carried Guru Vallabh's message to the entire nation. On the pious day of 50th Swargarohan Anniversary j.e.10th October,2004, Shantidoot Acharya Shri Vijay Nityanand Surishwer Ji while speaking on the life and works of the great Acharya Vallabh dwelt at length on the services rendered by him for the welfare and all round development of the society. His sermons kept the audience spell bound and captivated. In furtherance of the sacred Mission Acharya Nityanand Surishwer Ji made the following announcements which were greeted with thunderous applause:

 Formation of the Akhil Bhartiya Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Mahasangh to act as the apex body of Atam Vallabh Samudaya in continuation of Guru Vallabh's formation of Shri Atmanand Jain Mahasabha way back in 1921. This Mahasangh shall work to provide further impetus to the implementation of Atam Vallabh Mission with the active support of pan Indian Mahasabhas and local Sabhas operating from all major regions and towns of India. This has been a major step towards providing national outlook to Guru Vallabh's avowed mission of Sangathan, Sewa, Shiksha, Sadharmik Utkarsh and Sahitya Prakashan.

 Names of the donors for the creation and construction of :

 New block in the Jain Bharati Mrigavati Vidyalaya premises

 Hostels and Rest Houses

 Bhojnalaya

 Administrative Block

Huge Donations were announced for the above which have since been received and utilised and the projects completed in entirety.

Successful conduct of this grand occasion has helped create greater awareness of Guru Vallabh’s unparalleled services to the community and the great values, he relentlessly worked and stood for, in a befitting manner. The event also showcased the capabilities of the Smarak Management and efficacy of Smarak’s infrastructure for organizing historic events.

Event Information

  • State: New Delhi
  • Start Date: 28 May 2025
  • Finish Date: 30 August 2025