Mumbai is set to witness a
historic and unprecedented spiritual event. The Jain Diksha Mahotsav 2026 is
being organized for the first time on such a grand and magnificent scale in the
Chikuwadi area of Borivali West. This five-day mega spiritual celebration,
titled “Sanyamrang Utsav,” will be held from 4th February to 8th February 2026,
with the grand culmination on 8th February 2026, when 18 male and 46 female
aspirants will collectively embrace Jain Diksha under one pavilion – a
first-of-its-kind event in the history of Maharashtra.
For the Mahotsav, a vast
spiritual township spread across 2,50,000 square feet has been developed,
creating an environment deeply immersed in renunciation, penance, discipline,
and the core spiritual values of Jainism.
The Diksha ceremony will
take place under the auspicious presence of senior Acharya Bhagwant,
Gachchhadhipati Pujya SomSundarSuriji Maharaj Saheb, along with several revered
Acharyas. The Diksha will be conducted under the guidance of Pujya
YogtilakSuriji Maharaj Saheb, disciple of Pujya JinChandraSuriji Maharaj Saheb,
the Jainacharya of the Pujya ShantichandraSuri tradition. The event will be
graced by the sacred presence of more than 800 monks and nuns.
During the five-day
Mahotsav, an excellently organized Sadharmik Bhakti (community meals)
arrangement has been made for over 2,00,000 devotees.The massive dining hall
can accommodate more than 10,000 people at a time, serving meals three times
daily.
To spread the spiritual
message among the masses, sweets will be distributed to over 1,00,000
households, ensuring that the essence of Jain spirituality reaches every corner
of society.
More than 200 Jain Sanghs
of Mumbai and 1,800 trustees have been invited to this historic event,
generating widespread enthusiasm across the Jain community.
Enhancing the grandeur of
the Mahotsav, the Derasar premises will be illuminated daily with over 1,000
lamps, creating a divine ambience reminiscent of Diwali. In the evenings,
renowned devotional singers such as Manan Sanghvi, Shivam Singh, Sunny Shah,
along with 12 musical teams, will present soulful bhakti music and cultural
performances. Key attractions include the farewell ceremony of the Diksharthis
and the grand Varshidan Yatra.
Within the spiritual
township, visitors will experience the Shaurya Gatha, a specially curated
spiritual gallery, majestic temples, and several unique spiritual
installations.
A remarkable highlight of
this Diksha Mahotsav is the diversity of aspirants – ranging from a 72-year-old
senior to a 9-year-old child. The group includes three entire families and four
married couples who will renounce worldly life together. Many aspirants come
from highly educated and professional backgrounds, including Chartered
Accountants, PhD scholars in Physics, Architects, Food Technologists, BA-LLB
graduates, Interior Designers, Medical Lab Technology experts, and
postgraduates in Arts and Science.
The Diksharthis hail from
nine Indian states and cities – Surat, Ahmedabad, Banaskantha (Bhabhar, Tharad,
Vav), Saurashtra, Mumbai, Pune, Udaipur, Hinganghat, Raipur, and Ujjain – along
with two aspirants from the United States of America (USA), reflecting the
global spiritual reach of Jainism.
This monumental event is
being organized by the Adhyatmik Parivar with the generous support of
benevolent patrons, and over 700 dedicated volunteers are selflessly serving to
ensure its success. It is noteworthy that under the divine guidance of
Jainacharya YogtilakSuriji Maharaj Saheb, a collective Diksha of 44 aspirants
was organized at the same Chikuwadi location in Borivali in 2019, and over 350
individuals have embraced Diksha through his spiritual guidance in the past
decade. The year 2026 also marks the centenary of the Diksha of Pujya
ShantichandraSuriji, making this occasion even more auspicious.
The Jain Diksha Mahotsav
2026 – Sanyamrang Utsav, to be held in Borivali, will add a glorious chapter to
Jain tradition and elevate Mumbai’s spiritual and cultural identity to new
heights.
