Summary:
The first mahamastakabhisheka more than three-decades ago was exciting in that it was a maiden experience for all concerned. Admitting that numbers are down, Heggade attributed it to mahamastakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola last year. “Most Jain devotees based in the North find it difficult to make time for almost back-to-back anointments and even academic calendar has played its part,” he surmised. The second edition in 1994 was more of a repetition. DHARMASTHALA: A fourth mahamastakabhisheka at Ratnagiri of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala , first of which was held in 1982, has one constant – D Veerendra Heggade, dharmadhikari of the Sri Kshetra.With Hemavathi Heggade standing steadfast besides him, the couple with their dedicated workforce, well-wishers backed with support of the government and organisational acumen of the Kshetra meant that the anointment ritual was up and running.Excitement of each of the previous three mahamastakabhisheka has been different, a relaxed Heggade told STOI..