Sarva Dharma Sammelan
Sarva Dharma Sammelan ("Meeting of all faiths") is an assembly organized in several places in India. It is generally organized by the Jain community, since it confirms with the "anekantavada" principle of Jainism. The best known meeting is held at Dharmasthala every year, where it has been held since 1932. It is organized by Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala led by Veerendra Heggade. It was founded by Manjayya Heggade who was the dharmadhikari during 1918 to 1955. Other Sammelans have been held at Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai, Jabalpur, Bangalore etc. The philosopher Osho started his public speaking at the annual  Sarva Dharma Sammelan held at Jabalpur since 1939, organized by the Taran Panthi Jain community, in which he was born. He participated from 1951 to 1968. A Sarva Dharma Sammelan serves to support the view that all religions can coexist in harmony. In 2004, at the 72nd Sarva dharma sammelan at Dharmasthala, the key speakers included: At the 2005, the following participated at the Chennai Sarva Dharma Sammelan: