This January 2025 Dharmayatra takes us to the colourful cities of Rajasthan where we will be visiting Jain Tirths with Pujya Bhaishree.
Dates and Travel info
START: 1st Jan 2025
Train:
Mumbai: boarding the train at Mumbai Central at 7pm in the evening, Borivali 7:35pm
Sayla: A bus will be arranged to Vadodara - train from Vadodara will depart 00:30am
END: 9th January 2025
Train: Leaving Pali, Rajasthan on Suryanagari Express to Mumbai on 9th January evening, reaching Mumbai on 10th January 2025
ITINERARY
1st Jan: Depart Mumbai/Borivali/Vadodara (Sayla)
2nd, 3rd 4th Jan: Jaipur Arrive in Jaipur at noon. Visiting tirths: Mohan Bari Jain temple, Birla Temple, Moti Dungari Dadawadi, Lal Mandir Jaipur Jawahar Nagar, Sanganer Digamber Mandir, Barkheda Temple, Padampura Digambar Temple, Chaksu Jain Temple, Deraur Dadawadi, Shri Jinkushalsuri Maharaj Dadawadi, Chulgiri Digamber Tirth. Also visits to city palace, Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort.
5th Jan: Pushkar: Visiting Malpura Jain temple Dadawadi, Brahmaji Temple, Pushkar Lake, Jain temple Pushakar, Shri Mertaji Jain Tirth, Shri Falvruddhi Tirth. Also visits to Shri Mirabai Janma Sthal and Mirabai Temple, Merta. Travel to Ajmer and visit world famous Shri Soniji Ki Nasiya Digamber Temple (Shri Adinath Prabhu) five kalyanaks made from gold, silver and precious stones.
6th Jan: Ajmer: Nareli Digamber Temple, Bilara Jain Temple Dadawadi, Kapardaji Jain Tirth. Leave for Jodhpur and visit Shree Neel Varna Parshvanath Temple.
7th, 8th, 9th Jan: Jodhpur: Visiting Shri Bheru Bagh Jain Temple and other local jain temples and sites. Visit to Om Ashram dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also Visiting Balotra Jain Temple, Shri Nakodaji
Train from Pali to Mumbai
(Note the timetable may be adjusted according to Param Pujya Bhaishree’s instructions)
A more detailed itinerary will be shared closer to the time.
Registration Form
Registration deadline: 29th August 2024
Cost:
The cost per person is INR 43000/- and includes:
To and from 3 Tier AC sleeper train ticket.
5 seater Innova car throughout journey.
Accommodation in Hotel and dharamashala.
All meals with mineral drinking water. Vegan food is also available with prior registration.
Full 100% payment required for confirmation of registration
(cost of tour only - if you are making your own way there and back and don’t require train bookings, the cost is INR 39000 please contact Mitesh Boradia for more details)
Refund Policy:
50% refund if cancellation before 31st Oct 2024 (in INR Indian Rs.)
After 1st November no refunds will be made on cancellation. The amount will be used for good causes during the Dharmayatra.
Payments: (please ensure you have completed the online registration before you give your payment):
INDIA:
Mumbai & India other centres: Mitesh Boradia & Dr Jitubhai Nagda
Ahmedabad: Jayeshbhai J Shah
Rajkot: Sachinbhai Bavishi
Sayla: Harivadanbhai (Ashram Manager)
USA: Dr Maheshbhai Shah
MIDDLE EAST: Birenbhai Jasani
KENYA:
UK: Jaysukhbhai Mehta
Food and Travel
Train travel will be in 2/3 Tier AC cabins. (Very limited 2 Tier seats - available on 1st come 1st basis. after this then all mumukshus will be in 3 Tier AC - Fare difference will be refunded to 3 T AC).
Please note that seat selection during the railway reservation is an automatic process so we can’t give any guarantee for lower berths.
Land travel will be in 5 seater Innova cars.
Food will be Jain Vegetarian. Mineral drinking water provided.
Vegan food will be available with prior registration.
Please let us know if you have any allergies. Unfortunately it will be difficult for us to cater for specific diets. Please contact the organisers if you have further questions.
Accommodation will be in hotels and dharamshalas.
Please ensure you carry your Aadhar Card or Passport at all times.
Contact Details - further questions
Mitesh Boradia +919820127280, miteshboradia@hotmail.com
Dr Jitubhai Nagda +919821143567. drjitunagda@gmail.com
Health Considerations
Please note that it will be cold during the Jatra. Woollen clothing and adequate shoes will be required.
Please carry your own personal medication. It is your responsibility to ensure your health and fitness is adequate to undertake the Jatra. Travel insurance is advised especially for those travelling from overseas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to carry my Aadhar card or passport with me
Yes at all times.
Who can attend the Dharmayatra
Raj Saubhag Ashram Mumukshus only.
How can I register?
Registration is online only and the deadline is 29th August as we must book train tickets beginning of September.