Veerwal

Veerwal (also spelled as Virval) is a Jain community in the Mewar region in Rajasthan, India.

The Veerwals are followers of Sameer Muniji Maharaj who introduced them to Jainism.[1] His death anniversary is celebrated by the All Indian Jain Veerwal Jain Sangh every year.[2]

Sameer Pavan Dham in Ahimsa Nagar in Chittorgarh serves as a main center.[3]. Ahimsa Nagar, located about 4 miles from Chittorgarh, was inaugurated by Mohanlal Sukhadia in 1966. Even though Sameer Muniji belonged to the Sthanakvasi tradition, Sameer Pavan Dham hosts Jain dignitaries from other traditions also.[4]

See also

• Bhinmal
• Oswal
• Chittorgarh

References

1. The Jain Movement and the socio-religious transformation, Shyamlal, Indian Journal of Social Work, V. 53, 1992, pp. 59-68
2. संतों के सानिध्य में हुआ वीरवाल जैन अधिवेशन, Bhaskar News Network, Mar 14, 2016
3. समीर मुनि का स्मरण दिवस मनाया, Bhaskar News Network, Mar 10, 2014
4. आतंकवाद से मुक्ति जैन सिद्धांत से ही संभव : मुनिश्री, Samachar Jagat, 20 May 2017