Construction of the Akhand Manasthambhopari Jinabimba

The Akhand Manasthambhopari Chaturmukha Jinabimba was constructed in front of the Bhagwan Chandraprabha Mandir over a spacious area on 24th March 1983 which was consecrated by Siddhantchakravarty Shri Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj ji. This Manasthambh is 43 feet tall and made of a single slab of granite. It has the 16 dreams of the mother of a Tirthankar carved on it which makes it all the more appealing. Looking at the astounding contribution of the Bhattarak in all fields, Shri Vidyanand ji Maharaj bestowed the title of ‘Bhattarakratna’ on Shri Lakshmisenji Bhattarak at this function which is a golden moment in the history of the Matha. The ‘Jain Bhavan’ is being constructed in the premises of the Matha with a massive hall of 75 x 50 feet dimension for the purpose of religious gatherings and worship. It will be utilized by Tyagis for preaching, children’s training workshops (Balsanskar Shibir), Yoga workshops, Pathshala, Self study sessions, etc. An ancient manuscript center is situated on the second floor of this building. Special arrangements for accommodation of devotees and scholars visiting this place have also been done.

Establishment of the Maharashtra Jain Sahitya Parishad – 4th June 1984

In order to promote Jain literature and encourage and provide a platform for new and budding writers, the Bhattarak established the Maharashtra Jain Sahitya Parishad at the Shri Lakshmisen Matha on Shrutpanchami day, ie. 4th June 1984, along with several scholars and litterateurs. The first Jain Sahitya Sammelan was organized which he presided in June 1986 at the Matha premises. After that , such conferences were also held at Solapur, Pune, Nipani, Sangli, Kolhapur, Jaisingpur, Shravanbelagola, Faltan, Ichalkaranji, Bahubali, Podanpur-Mumbai, Miraj, Usmanabad, Akluj and Aurangabad. This Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Jain Sahitya Sammelan has been organized with much fanfare and enthusiasm which is an achievement in itself. It also started the tradition to award authors who contribute in Jain Marathi Literature with a cash prize which is sponsored by stalwarts from the community. A ‘Kannada Jain Sahitya Parishad’ was established in 1985 at Raibag which has also organized 5 conferences till date. 

Shri Veetraga Dhyan Kendra – 21st March 2004

A Veetraga Dhyan Kendra (Meditation Center)has been established in order to facilitate and pray for the well being of all human beings which is being beneficial for numerous people ever since. Workshops are also organized at this center every year.

Akhand Namokar Mantra Jaap on 31st December

Many people spend the last day of the calendar year amidst song and dance festivities, consuming forbidden products and welcome the new year with intoxication. The Matha has started the tradition of clocking in the new year through a non-stop recitation of the Namokar Mantra from 31st December onwards from 9.00 a.m. for 24 hours. The devotees thus wish everyone a real happy new year.

In this manner, the Poojya Bhattarak has been instrumental in furthering the cause of religious, social, cultural, educational, literary fields, etc. through his guidance which is sure to be continued in the days to come. No wonder he has rightly been bestowed with the titles of ‘Bhattarakratna’, Shantmurti, Dharmadiwakar, Sanhitasoori, Jagadguru, Sanskruti Sanrakshak, etc. He has travelled abroad thrice to spread the word of the ancient religion. We wholeheartedly believe that all the fields will immensely benefit through the guidance and leadership of Shri Lakshmisen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswamiji’