{
  "id": 12644786,
  "title": "Sangli’s Shashikant Rajoba Conferred 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award For Promoting Ahimsa, Truth & Compassion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/sanglis-shashikant-rajoba-conferred-26th-bhagwan-mahavir-award-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/sanglis-shashikant-rajoba-conferred-26th-bhagwan-mahavir-award-for-promoting-ahimsa-truth-compassion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Dombivli, the 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award ceremony took place to celebrate the ideals of non-violence, truth, and compassion advocated by Lord Mahavir. Shashikant Bapuso Rajoba from Sangli was presented the prestigious award by BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan and Dombivli-based social worker Chandrakant Phuladi. Rajoba was recognized for his outstanding efforts in promoting Lord Mahavir's teachings, particularly the principles of ahimsa (non-violence), truth and compassion. The Bhagwan Mahavir Award is bestowed annually on individuals who have significantly promoted the values of peace, compassion, and non-violence in society. The ceremony, which aimed to commemorate and propagate Lord Mahavir's timeless message, was attended by numerous prominent Jain community members and dignitaries. Speakers highlighted the relevance of Lord Mahavir's teachings in today's world and stressed the importance of spreading compassion, peaceful coexistence, and non-violence. The event concluded with a tribute to the enduring philosophy of Lord Mahavir and recognition of Rajoba's contribution in bringing these values to a wider audience.",
  "summary": "Dombivli: The 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award ceremony, organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir 2500th Nirvana Mahotsav Mandal was held in Dombivli honouring the ideals of non-violence truth and compassion espoused by Lord Mahavir. Shashikant Rajoba Honoured This year’s award was presented to Shashikant Bapuso Rajoba of Sangli by BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan and Dombivli-based religious and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}