Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), Bangalore successful hosted a mega global chanting event for Vishwa Navkar MahaMantra Divas, observed on April 9, 2025. This momentous occasion brought together millions of people across 108 countries and 6000 locations in India, chanting the sacred Navkar Mantra in unison from 8:01 AM to 9:36 AM IST. The event in Bangalore was organised main location at Freedom Park, from 8:01 AM to 9:36 AM and 40 plus different location across Bangalore. The event was participation of more than 56,000 members in different location of Bangalore.

The event started with the Guruvandha to Guru Bhagwants and Sadhviji M.S. followed by lighting of lamp by JITO Dignitaries, presidents of all sanghs and sponsors.

Shri Ranjeet Solanki Chairman JITO Bangalore South welcomed members and dignitaries, briefing them about JITO's activities and three key projects: JBN, JATF and JPF.  He informed that JITO is working on very important project and setting up an Emergency Helpline for the members of society. Shri Vimal Kataria, JITO Bangalore North, emphasized that JITO is a medium of Navkar and this program is a testament to the collective efforts of all members. He also said that April 9th will be observed as Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Divas every year.

The event was addressed by the gracious presence of Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. In his address, he described the event as an "inspiring effort towards world peace and spiritual unity" and urged all citizens to join. The Prime Minister also linked the concept of Mission Life to the Jain community's lifestyle, calling it a symbol of new direction for the younger generation. He further said that Promoting World Peace for collective purpose of this divine event was to promote world peace through the sacred Jain Navkar Mantra.

On this occasion, the Department of Post launched a commemorative World Navkar Day Picture Post Card & Stamp, released by S. Rajendra Kumar, IPoS, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle and JITO dignitaries at Freedom Park, Bangalore.

The event at freedom was held under the Nishdatha Guru Bhagwanth Param Pujya Acharya Shri Abhay shekarsurishwarji M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Acharya Shri Vimal Sagarsurishwarji M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Shri Virendramuniji M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Shri Pankajmuniji M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Panya Shri Vimal Punyavijayji M.S. Thana, Param Pujya Muniraj Shri Malyajsagarji Marasa, Upastiti Sadhviji Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Kanchankavarji  M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Ujwaljyothisriji  M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Punyanidhishriji M.S. Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Pawanprabhaji  M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Sayamlathaji M.S. Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Suprabhaji  M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Paramsowmyaji M.S. Aadi Thana, Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Tatvagyaji M.S. Aadi Thana and all other gurubhawants and sadhviji M.S. at various places in Bangalore.

The main sponsor were Jayantilal Bhabutmalji Balar, Raj Modran M/s. Micro Print & Packs Pvt. Ltd, Co-sponsor Kundanmal Khusal chand, Kiran kumar, Naveen kumar, Dinesh kumar Bafna M/s. One Source and Smt jagubai Kapurchand Jiani family, Hemraj, Jawanmalji, Mahendra, Kishore, Lalith and Ritesh Jiani, M/s. M K Silk and Sarees were felicitated by JITO Dignitaries.

Also marked by their gracious presence were the Team JITO KKG Zone, Managing Committee members of JITO Bangalore South and North, JITO Ladies Wing Bangalore South & North, JITO Youth Wing Bangalore South and North, all the Current Apex Directors and Past Apex Directors, and past chairmen of JITO Bangalore. The conveners and co-conveners were Mahendra Ranka, Mahaveer Dantewadia, Dinesh Khivesara, and Praveen Chowhan, respectively. A vote of thanks was given by Chief Secretaries Nitin Lunia and Vijay Singhvi, respectively. The event was anchored by Mittalal Pavecha.

Special thanks to Jain Yuva Sangathan for their support in giving the venue, Arham Group and Yuvak Maha Sangh for taking responsibility of Vihar Seva of Guru Bhagwants & Sadhvi Ji M.S., 340 Jain sanghs of Bangalore for their support in registration process for Navkar Divas.

JITO is a worldwide organization of businessmen, industrialists, knowledge workers, and professionals reflecting the glory of ethical business practices. Its mission is to achieve socio-economic empowerment, value-based education, community welfare, practice of compassion, spread of global friendship, and spiritual upliftment of fellow beings.