JITO Bengaluru South and North Chapters marked “Vishwa Navkar Mantra Divas” at Freedom Park, Gandhinagar, with thousands joining under the theme “One World, One Mantra – Collective Chanting for Peace.” More than 1,08,000 members attended the main event, while synchronized chanting at 108 locations across Bengaluru filled the city with the Navkar Mahamantra from early morning.
The program opened with ceremonial lamp lighting by JITO office bearers and dignitaries. North Chairman Shri Vimal Kataria called the day a medium to spread peace, while South Chairman Shri Ranjeet Solanki described it as a sacred occasion for inner peace and global welfare, highlighting JITO’s work through Shraman Arogyam and JBN Networking.
The event was hosted by Chief Secretaries Shri Nitin Lunia and Shri Vijay Singhvi. A recorded address by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah urged the youth to adopt the Navkar Mahamantra as a universal prayer for self-realization. Karnataka Health Minister Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao lauded the initiative for promoting love and non-violence.
Under the blessings of Pujya Muniraj Malayprabhasagarji Maharaj Saheb and Param Pujya Lokesh Muniji M.S., devotees chanted with deep devotion. Musicians Shri Paras Gada and Shri Jainam Varia added to the spiritual atmosphere, while Shri Smit Kothari anchored the program.
Dignitaries included Justice M.I. Arun, Justice P.N. Desai, prospective Lokayukta Judge Shri Subhveer Jain, Sessions Judge Shri Padma Prasad Jain, IPS Shri Jinendra Khangavi, and Shri Manoj Jain, who urged stronger community identity in the census.
The event was graced by dignitaries including Justice P.N. Desai, prospective Lokayukta Judge Shri Subhveer Jain, Sessions Judge Shri Padma Prasad Jain, IPS Shri Jinendra Khangavi, and senior advocates and officers from the judiciary and civil services.
Also present were several prominent members and office bearers from JITO Apex and various initiatives, including Shri Praveen Shah (DIC Youth Wing Apex), Shri Shailesh Haran (DIC JIIF, JITO Apex), Shri Mahavir Mehta (Chairman, JITO International), Shri Vinod Pokharna (Chairman, JITO Jobs), Shri Rameshchand Bohra (Vice President, JATF), Smt. Monika Pirgal (Vice President, CFE), Shri Om Jain (Director, JEAP), Shri Dilip Jain (Chief Secretary, JITO KKG Zone), Shri Mahesh Nahar (Chief Secretary, JATF KKG), Smt. Pinky Jain (Convener, KKG Zone), managing committee members from chapter, Ladies and youth wing of JITO Bangalore South and North, past chairman of JITO Bangalore Shri Tejraj Gulecha, Shri Prakashchand Singhvee, Shri Paras Bhandari, Shri Sripal Khivesara, Shri Ashok Nagori, Shri Dinesh Bohra and Shri Inderchand Bohra.
Coordination was managed by JITO Bangalore South Convener Shri Mahaveer Dantewadia, North Convener Shri Praveen Chauhan and Co-conveners Shri Mahendra Ranka and Shri Sunil Lodha.