SaralnamaAradhya Jain (18) and Kritika Jain (17) from Jalandhar, Punjab will take Jain initiation on in Malerkotla. The sisters have lived an ascetic life for 8 years under Mahasadhvi Swati Ji Maharaj. A tilak ceremony was held at Rania Jain Dharamshala. A procession with the sisters in an open vehicle passed through main markets. Devotees danced to welcome them. Aradhya expressed her deep faith in Jainism since childhood. She said after joining Guruji, she understood the true meaning of religion, penance and renunciation. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 01:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Aradhya Jain (18) and Kritika Jain (17) from Jalandhar, Punjab will take Jain initiation on 22 Feb 2026 in Malerkotla
- The sisters have lived an ascetic life for 8 years under Mahasadhvi Swati Ji Maharaj
- A tilak ceremony was held at Rania Jain Dharamshala