On April 25, 2026, the historic Kamal Basadi in Belagavi became the center of devotion and celebration. The *Maddedavadideva 1008 Bhagwan Neminath Digambar Jinmandir Dharma Chakra Aradhana Mahamahotsava* was held with grandeur, drawing thousands of devotees and dignitaries. Hon’ble Minister Satish Jharkiholi tweeted about his participation, praising the Jain community’s immense contributions to society.
We saw leaders highlight how the Jain community has played a vital role in agriculture, trade, education, the Kannada language, and national development. “The service of the Jain society is etched permanently in history,” Jharkiholi said during his address. He emphasized that grants have already been provided for the development of Kamal Basadi and pledged to further enhance it into a major tourist destination.
Our sources confirmed that the government is committed to improving Jain monasteries, heritage sites, and road connectivity across Karnataka. The vision is to make Belagavi’s Kamal Basadi not only a spiritual hub but also a cultural landmark that attracts visitors from across India.
On this occasion, Param Pujya Acharya Shri 108 Dharmasena Munimaharaj blessed the gathering. The event was attended by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, MLAs Raju Seth, Babasaheb Patil, Ganesh Hukkeri, Legislative Council Member Channaraj Hattiholi, former MLA Veerakumar Patil, BUDA Chairman Lakshanrao Chingale, NWKRTC Vice President Sunil Hanamannanavar, and several other leaders. Their presence underscored the importance of the celebration.
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿಯ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಕಮಲ ಬಸದಿ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಮದ್ದೆದೇವಾಧಿದೇವ 1008 ಭಗವಾನ ನೇಮಿನಾಥ ದಿಗಂಬರ ಜಿನಮಂದಿರ ಶ್ರೀ ಧರ್ಮಚಕ್ರ ಆರಾಧನಾ ಮಹಾಮಹೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಮಾತನಾಡಿದೆ.
ಜೈನ ಸಮಾಜವು ಕೃಷಿ, ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ, ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಹಾಗೂ ದೇಶದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ಅಪಾರ. ಸಮಾಜದ ಸೇವೆ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಚ್ಚಳಿಯದಂತದ್ದು.… pic.twitter.com/S2M7UKcVHU
— Satish Jarkiholi (@JarkiholiSatish) April 25, 2026
We talked to attendees who described the atmosphere as deeply spiritual and inspiring. Before the program, Jharkiholi visited Kamal Basadi, offered prayers to Bhagwan Neminath, and admired the historic monument. “The moments of worship felt truly moving,” he shared. A social embed of his tweet is expected to circulate widely, amplifying the cultural significance of the event.
The Mahamahotsava reinforced Belagavi’s place as a hub of Jain heritage and devotion. With government support and community participation, Kamal Basadi is poised to become a shining example of Karnataka’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy.
