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On 26 October 2008, a workshop ‘Diwali in Jain Perspective’ was organised at JVB London. Samani Prasanna Pragyaexplained the importance of Diwaliand New Yearin Jainism by the story of Bhagavan Mahaveerand his chief disciple Gautam svami.
Manick and Nayana Choraria are demonstrating the pooja
She also spoke about the history hidden behind the other days like Dhan teras, Bhai dujand Gyan Panchami. The lecture was followed by the Jain way of Chopada Poojan.
Samani Prasanna Pragya with Samani Rohit Pragya
Samaniji explained the whole process of Poojaand it was demonstrated by Manickand Nayana Choraria.
Samani Prasanna Pragya is explaining about Jain way of Chopada Poojan
Around forty people took part in Poojaand it was the first experience for all of them. Everybody enjoyed it very much. ThePooja was closed with theAarti of Bhagvan Mahaveer. Participants of the Pooja paid their gratitude to Samaniji for enlighteningthem on the spiritual occasion of Diwali.