Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Sangli’s Shashikant Rajoba Receives 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award
Shashikant Rajoba received this year’s Bhagwan Mahavir Award.
He is from Sangli.
The award ceremony took place in Dombivli.
The organisers said Rajoba deserved the award for sharing Lord Mahavir’s teachings.
These teachings include not hurting others, telling the truth and showing compassion.
Ravindra Chavan and Chandrakant Phuladi presented the award.
The award is given each year to people who promote these values.
People at the ceremony also spoke about why these ideas matter in society.
Shashikant Bapuso Rajoba of Sangli received the 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award.
The ceremony was held in Dombivli and organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir 2500th Nirvana Mahotsav Mandal.
BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan and social worker Chandrakant Phuladi presented the award.
Organisers recognised Rajoba for promoting Lord Mahavir’s teachings, especially non-violence, truth and compassion.
The annual award honours efforts to spread Lord Mahavir’s principles and encourage social awareness of peace and compassion.
- Who
- Shashikant Bapuso Rajoba received the award; Ravindra Chavan and Chandrakant Phuladi presented it.
- What
- The 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award was presented to Rajoba for promoting Lord Mahavir’s teachings.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Dombivli; Rajoba is from Sangli.
- Why
- Organisers recognised Rajoba’s efforts to promote non-violence, truth and compassion.
- Award
- 26th Bhagwan Mahavir Award
- Recipient
- Shashikant Bapuso Rajoba
- Recipient’s hometown
- Sangli
- Ceremony location
- Dombivli
- Organiser
- Bhagwan Mahavir 2500th Nirvana Mahotsav Mandal
- Presenters
- Ravindra Chavan and Chandrakant Phuladi
- Recognised values
- Non-violence, truth and compassion