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83-year-old Anmol Mati dies in Khategaon, Dewas after Jain fasting ritual
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:04 PM
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Anmol Mati, 83, passed away in Khategaon, Dewas district following a step‑wise Jain ritual of idol‑bearing and abstention from food and water.
Anmol Mati, an 83‑year‑old resident of Khategaon in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, died on Tuesday after completing a traditional Jain rite. The ceremony involved a sequential wearing of religious idols, culminating in a complete renunciation of food and water, as prescribed by Jain ascetic practice.
According to local Jain community leaders, the ritual, known as "sanlekhanapoorvak samadhi," is performed by devotees who wish to end their earthly life through disciplined fasting and meditation. Mati adhered to each prescribed step, gradually reducing his intake until he ceased all nourishment.
Family members and fellow devotees gathered at the residence to observe the final rites. The body will be cremated in accordance with Jain customs, and a memorial service is planned for later this week. The event underscores the continued observance of ancient religious traditions in rural Madhya Pradesh.
According to local Jain community leaders, the ritual, known as "sanlekhanapoorvak samadhi," is performed by devotees who wish to end their earthly life through disciplined fasting and meditation. Mati adhered to each prescribed step, gradually reducing his intake until he ceased all nourishment.
Family members and fellow devotees gathered at the residence to observe the final rites. The body will be cremated in accordance with Jain customs, and a memorial service is planned for later this week. The event underscores the continued observance of ancient religious traditions in rural Madhya Pradesh.