Sarawagi

The Khandelwal Digambar Jain Mahasabha was founded by Lunkaran Pandya of Jhalarapatan and Padam Chand Benara of Agra (both then living in Bombay) on 28 Feb. 1916 in Bombay. The first convention of the Mahasabha was held in 1920, where the publication of "Khandelwal jain Hitechchhu" was initiated. Several regional branches of the Mahasabha were established; however, they all became inactive around 1932. The Mahasabha has been revived recently, its current office is in Lucknow. It has recently several published directories. So far the community count has been done for 1794 towns with 29,944 families and 185,556 individuals. This does not include the city of Jaipur, which is the largest center. ==Prominent Khandelwal Jains==

with a modern idol in the middle, Bilahri Jain Temple, Katni , Ajmer constructed by Rai Bahadur Seth Moolchand and Nemichand Soni. • Jivaraj Papriwal (Pratishtas in 1491 AD) • Pandit Todarmal (1719–1766), author of Moksh Marg Prakashak • Poet Bhudhardas (1700–1765) • Poet Budhjan, 1770-1838 CE ==Agarwal Sarawagis==

The term Sarawagi is also used by are Agarwal Sarawagis from Churu as well as other districts of Rajasthan. They are a section of Agrawal Jain community. ==See also==