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"To Preserve and Share Jain Philosophy and Way of Life"
JAINA
Federation of Jain Associations in North America JAINA Headquarters: 722 S Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA: (510) 730-0204, ww.jaina.org | info@jaina.org
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|| Shree Adinathay Namah 11
April 1st, 2016
SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
Shri Girnar Tirth Yatra
(FINALIZED INFORMATION)
12 Gau Chharipalit Yatra
Dear President & Chairman of Board of Trustees,
Executive Committee
2015-2017
President Mr. Ashok Domadia
Fremont, CA (510) 364-7939 ashokdomadia2009@gmail.com
First Vice President
Mr. Gunvant Shah No. Brunswick, NJ (732) 253-7049 profgaryshah@gmail.com
Secretary Mrs. Shobha Vora San Jose, CA (408) 833-8822 shvora2010@gmail.com
Treasurer Mrs. Rita Sheth Tulsa, OK (918) 398-6024 jainatreasurer1@gmail.com Vice President- Canada
Dr. Raj Patil Toronto, CANADA (905) 792-8655
drpatil@hotmail.com Vice President- Mideast Mr. Prakash Mehta Oak Hill, VA (571) 331-1851
pmehta@psiint.com Vice President- Midwest Mr. Hemant T. Shah Carol Stream, IL (630) 933-8311
hemantil@yahoo.com Vice President- Northeast
Dr. Mamta Shaha Great Neck, NY (516) 410-8589
mamta shaha@gmail.com Vice President- Southeast
Mr. Rajendra Mehta Longwood, FL (407) 376-1073
rajkumud@hotmail.com Vice President- Southwest
Dr. Pradeep Shah Dallas, TX (214) 621-8762 pshah972@gmail.com
Vice President-West Mr. Mahesh Wadher Corona, CA (909) 376-4027 mahesh.wadher@gmail.com Young Jain Proffesionals Ms. Sheenika Shah
San Diego, CA Ms. Rupal Vora
Raleigh, NC chairs@vip.jaina.org Young Jains Of America Ms Sneha Parikh
Boston, MA Mr. Prerak Adhuria
Atlanta, GA chairs@via.org Past President
Mr. Prem Jain Fremont, CA (408) 981-4645
premjain1@gmail.com
With Shree Adinath's and Acharya Bhagwants' blessing, approximately 60 people in early 2012 completed an auspicious event that they still remember today. Everyone of the attendees completed the 99 Yatra event at the Shatrunjay Mahatirth. At first many of these attendees felt this activity wasn't possible to finish, but with Shree Adinath Krupa and Acharya Bhagwants' blessing and support of fellow yatris each member was able to complete the 99 Yatra event.
News spread to all of the United States Jain centers about the unforgettable 99 Yatra event. Many Jains felt they missed out on a wonderful opportunity. But with the support of JAINA, approval was granted to perform this 99 Yatra event again at the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 2016. The Finalized dates for this event are November 14, 2016 through January 13, 2017. Yatra committee have included TWO NEW EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR. 12 GAU CHHARI PALIT YATRA DECEMBER 27 to 30, 2016. • A Yatra To SHREE GIRNAR TIRTH JANUARY 3 & 4. 2017.
We are sending herewith information regarding this Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra in 2016 Please put this information on your respective Jain Center notice board and inform each member of this event through the Jain Center's newsletter. Announce this yatra program during the next upcoming major Jain Center program. Also please, if possible, promote the families interested in sponsoring this yatra.
All information regarding the yatra is also available through the JAINA website. The JAINA website is www.jaina.org.
Finally, if you or respective society's members have any questions regarding this historic religious pilgrimage please feel free to contact the following people located at the bottom of the page. DO NOT MISS THIS HISTROICAL WONDERFUL EVENTS.
Jai Jinendra and I thank you for the support in publicizing this extraordinary event. Arvind R. Shah
Ashok Domadia Chairman, JAINA 99 Yatra Project 2016
President, JAINA ashah_1941@yahoo.com
ashokdomadia 2009@gmail.com (248)-828-1736 (H)
(510) 364-7939 (248)-835-7395 (C)
Sharad R. Shah: (248)-879-6981 (H) Praful L. Shah : (248)-910-6158 (C)
Arvind V. Shah: (248)-681-5233 (H) Kayvan Nandu: 011-91-9819979968 (India)
Founded 1981, UN NGO, A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization 501(c)(3) El # 54-1280028
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
|| Shree Adinathay Namah || Let's participate in Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra project in 2016/17 "SHREE GIRNAR TIRTH & 12 GAU CHHARIPALIT YATRA A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OF LIFE TIME & SECOND TIME IN NORTH AMERICA”
SHREE SANGH INVITATION
N NISU
WATORY
FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA HAS ORGANIZED SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH 99 YATRA IN 2016/17
Jai Jinendra ! The ninety-nine yatra will be performed under the guidance of
PUJYA PRAVACHAN PRABHAVAK ACHARYA SHREE VIJAY MAHAPADAM SURISWARJI MAHARAJ SAHEB
AASH
SHISH
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DIVYA
PAWAN
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ACHARYA
PISWARI M.
WARJI M. S.
and
HARYA SHU
4 SHREE VW
SHREE VI
MAY MAHAR
SHRI PANCH PARMESHATI RATNA NARENDRABHAI NANDU
& HIS TEAM
E VIJAY DHP
14PADAM SU
WARM SURIS
USA 99 YATRA COMMITTEE Arvind R. Shah-Chairman, JAINA 99 Yatra : (248) 828-1736
Arvind V. Shah : (248)-681-5233. Sharad R. Shah : (248)-879-6981
Praful L. Shah : (248)-910-6158. Kayvan Nandu : 011-91-9819979968 Staring Point - Shree Mewad Bhavan Dharmashala-Palitana, India. Western Style (2 person occupancy)
YATRA DURATION DATE: November 14th 2016 through January 13th 2017
12 GAU MALAROPAN & 99 YATRA Starts on
SHRI GIRNAR 99 YATRA 99 YATRA CELEBRATION CHHARIPALIT YATRA
TIRTH
PURNAHUTI Mon. 14th Nov. 2016 Sat.24th & Sun.25th Tues.27th-Fri.30th
Tues.3rd &
Tuesday, Kartiki Poonam
Dec. 2016
Dec. 2016
Wed.4th Jan. 2017 13th Jan. 2017
ESTIMATED COST : $1200 PER YATRI (FOOD & LODGING ONLY)
Please Register with : Arvind R. Shah-Chairman, JAINA 99 Yatra 2016 Project (248) 828-1736 (H), (248) 835-7395 (C). E-mail: ashah_1941@yahoo.com
LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION JULY 31st, 2016
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YATRA REQUIREMENTS (NOVEMBER 14th, 2016- JANUARY 13th, 2017)
1. Yatris are required to complete 2 daily yatra trips (if possible).
⚫ YATRIS CAN USE DOLI TO MAKE DAILY YATRA TRIPS. YATRI WILL BEAR EXPENSE FOR THEIR DOLI FOR ALL EVENTS. If Yatris cannot climb the mountain then they can complete a yatra at Taleti.
2. Yatris have to complete Chovihar and Navkarshi for all 60 days.
Yatris will receive blessings from Archarya Bhagwant.
3. Yatris will have a chance to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis.
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4. Yatris are required to stay a maximum of two people per room.
5. Jiv Daya and other donations will be organized by the planning committee.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY SO YOU DON'T MISS THIS WONDERFUL AND AUSPICIOUS OPPORTUNITY
By: Narendrabhai Nandu
Notes:
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Each yatri will need to make his/her own travel arrangement to and from Palitana. Registration form is included and it is available on the JAINA website-www.jaina.org Room will be provided on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS OF PAID REGISTRATION. • FINAL DATE for submission of registration form is JULY, 31st 2016
Each yatri must sign a Waiver Form. This waiver form is included in this brochure. Provide three copies of passport size photo.
We have planned accommodation for 150 yatris.
⚫ AC and Non-AC accommodation will be provided on shared basis.
• Photo will be printed in souvenir only, if we get by END OF MAY 2016.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT (USA)
JAYA TRAVEL
Contact: ANNAL
Tel: 1-877-359-5292 EX. 2608 www.jayatravel.com
RENTAL CAR (PALITANA)
Contact: HARDIK DEVLUK MBL.: 99794 49899
TRAIN AND AIR (PALITANA)
PARAS TRAVEL BHAVESH SHETH TEL: 02848-252170
CONTACT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Arvind R. Shah: (248)-828-1736 (H) (248)-835-7395 (C) ashah_1941@yahoo.com (E-mail) Sharad R. Shah: (248 879 6981) Praful L. Shah: (248)-910-6158 (C) Arvind V. Shah: (248)-681-5233 (H) Kayvan Nandu : 011-91-9819979968 (India)
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શત્રુંજય ૯૯ યાત્રા
શત્રુંજય ૯૯ યાત્રા વિધિ
ગરવા ગિરિરાજ માટે કહેવું હોય તો શબ્દો ૧) નવ્વાણું યાત્રા કરનારે નીચે દર્શાવેલ સ્થળે દરરોજ પાંચ ચૈત્યવંદન કરવા જોઈએ. પણ ઓછા પડે અને આપણું આયુષ્ય પણ ખુટી • શ્રી ગિરિરાજ સન્મુખ જય તળેટીએ. જાય. જેના કણકણ પ્રદેશ પરથી અનંતા આત્માઓ • શ્રી શાંતિનાથ ભગવાનના દેરાસરે મોક્ષે ગયા છે. સંસારીઓને સિદ્ધ બનવાનું આહવાન • શ્રી આદિનાથ દાદાના મુખ્ય દેરાસરે તો આપે છે સાથે સાથે આલંબન પણ આપે છે. • શ્રી રાયણ પગલે અલબેલા આદેશ્વર દાદા મૂળનાયક તરીકે બિરાજે છે. • શ્રી પુંડરીકસ્વામીના દેરાસરે ગિરિરાજના અણુએ આત્માના ઐશ્વર્યના
એક એક વખત આ પાંચે સ્થાને સ્નાત્ર ભણાવવું જોઇએ. અનાહત નાદ ગુંજી રહ્યા છે. લાખો યાત્રાળુઓ પ્રતિ
( ૨) નવ્વાણું કરનાર નવ વખત નવટૂંકમાં જાય. દરેક ટૂંકમાં મૂળનાયક પાસે ચૈત્યવંદન વર્ષે યાત્રા કરવા પધારે છે. અન્ય તીર્થોની યાત્રા
કરવાનું હોય છે. કરતા શત્રુંજયની યાત્રાનું પુણ્ય અધિક છે. અન્ય ૩) ઘેટી પાગે ૯ વાર દર્શન કરે. ૯૯ ગિરિરાજની + ૯ ઘેટી પાગની = ૧૦૮ યાત્રા કરવી તીર્થોમાં એક કરોડ મનુષ્યોને ભોજન કરાવવાથી જોઇએ. જે લાભ મળે છે તેટલો લાભ શત્રુંજય તીર્થમાં એક ( ૪) આયંબિલ કરીને એક વાર બે જાત્રા કરવી જોઇએ. ઉપવાસ કરવાથી પ્રાપ્ત થાય છે.
૫) ઉપવાસ કરીને એક દિવસમાં ત્રણ જાત્રા કરવી જોઇએ. - આ તીર્થનું ધ્યાન ધરવાથી ૧૦૦ પલ્યોપમ ૬) શક્તિ હોય તો ચઉવિહાર છઠ કરીને સાત જાત્રા કરવી. જેટલાં પાપ કર્મો નાથ પામે છે. સવારે ઊઠીને ( ૭) શત્રુંજય નદી નાહીને એક યાત્રા કરવી (ત્રણ ગાઉની) સ્તુતિ કરવાથી સર્વ પાપોનો નાશ થાય છે. તીર્થકર
૮) રોહિશાળાની પાયગાથી એક વખત યાત્રા કરે. પરમાત્માની ચેતના જ્યાં નિરંતર વહે છે, એમની
૯) એકવાર ગિરિરાજ પરનાં બધાં મંદિરોની પ્રદક્ષિણા કરે ત્યારે દોઢ ગાઉની પ્રદક્ષિણા ઉર્જા ચારેય બાજુ પથરાયેલી છે, તારે તે તીર્થ.
પૂરી કરે. આવા ગરવા ગિરિરાજ પર આદિનાથ ૧૦) એકવાર ૭ ગાઉની પ્રદક્ષિણા કરે. ભગવાન પૂર્વ નવ્વાણું વાર આવ્યા હતા. એક
૧૧) એક વખત બાર ગાઉની પ્રદક્ષિણા કરે, કદંબગિરિ- હસ્તગિરિની યાત્રા કરવી. પૂર્વ એટલે ૭૦૫૬૦ અબજ. એમની યાદમાં
૧૨) શક્તિ મુજબ તપ કરવું તથા આવશ્યક ક્રિયા સવાર-સાંજ કરવી. બન્ને સમયે પ્રતિક્રમણ આપણે નવ્વાણું યાત્રા એક વખત આ દુર્લભ
કરવું. બ્રહ્મચર્ય પાલન, સચિત ત્યાગ, ભૂમિ સંસ્થાનો અને પગે ચાલીને યાત્રા કરવી. એવા માનવજીવનમાં કરવાની છે. આ યાત્રા કરીને
૧૩) પ્રથમ જય તળેટીથી દાદાની ટૂંકે યાત્રા કરી, ઘેટીની પાર્ગ દર્શન ચૈત્યવંદન કરી, પાછા આપણા આત્માને કર્મના ભારથી હળવો કરી મુક્ત
દાદાની ટૂંકે આવી અને ત્યાંથી જયતળેટી આવવાથી બે યાત્રા ગણાય છે. કરવાનો છે..
ધર્મનાં ૧૫ ક્ષેત્ર છે. (૫ ભરત, ૫ ઐરાવત, ૧૪) દરરોજ એક યાત્રા દીઠ ૧૦ બાંધી નવકારવાળી ગણવી. જેથી નવાણું યાત્રા પૂર્ણ તથા ૫ મહાવિદેહ) એમાં આપણે ભરતક્ષેત્રમાં છીએ જે એક લાખ નવકાર પૂર્ણ થાય. જંબુદ્વીપમાં છે અને શત્રુંજય તીર્થ આપણા ક્ષેત્રમાં ૧૫) સ્વદ્રવ્યથી અષ્ટપ્રકારી પૂજા કરવી. નવ સાથિયા, નવ ફળ, નવ નૈવેદ્ય દરરોજ મૂકવાં. છે જે બાકીના ૧૪ ક્ષેત્રોમાં નથી. આમ આપણે
૧૬) શ્રી શત્રુંજય મહાતીર્થ આરાનાર્થ કરેમિ કાઉસ્સગ્ગ કહી નવ લોગસ્સનો કાઉસ્સગ્ગ અન્ય ક્ષેત્રનાં માનવીઓ કરતાં વધારે પુણ્યશાળી
દરરોજ કરવો. છી. સર્વ તીર્થોની યાત્રા કરવાથી જેટલું પુણ્ય મળે
૧૭) હંમેશા ત્રણ પ્રદક્ષિણા દેવી તથા એકવાર દાદાના મંદિરને ફરતી ૧૦૮ પ્રદક્ષિણા દેવી. છે તેટલું જ પુણ્ય માત્ર શત્રુંજયની સ્પર્શના કરવાથી મળે છે.
૧૮) નવ્વાણું પ્રકારની પૂજા એકવાર ભણાવવી તથા પ્રભુજીની આંગી રચાવવી.
૧૯) યથાશક્તિરથયાત્રાનો વરઘોડો કાઢવો. સીમંધરસ્વામી પોતાની દેશનામાં આ તીર્થનાં ખૂબ વખાણ કરે છે. તો ચાલો એક વાર ૨૦) એકવાર ૧૦૮ ખમાસમણાં અને ૧૦૮ લોગસ્સનો કાઉસ્સગ્ગ કરવો. બે મહિના ત્યાં રહીને આ તીર્થની સ્પર્શના કરીએ. ૨૧) એકવાર ગિરિપૂજન કરવું. જેની તળેટી,શ્રી કલ્યાણ વિમલ દેરી, શ્રી મેઘમુનિ સ્તુપ, ફક્ત અમેરિકાના જૈનો માટે આ બીજી વાર
શ્રી ગોડી પાર્શ્વનાથ દેરી ત્યાર પછી જય તળેટીથી માંડી રામપોળ સુધી જે જે પગલાં આયોજન થઈ રહ્યું છે, તો અવશ્ય લાભ લેજો. કે પ્રતિમાજીઓ છે તેની પૂજા કરવી.
થી નરલ - ૨૨) દરરોજ સિદ્ધાચલના નવ દુહા બોલીને નવ ખમાસમણા દેવા.
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
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SHREE MEWAD BHAVAN DHARMASHALA
HASTGIRI
તીર્થયાત્રાનું માહાભ્યા ઋષભજી કહે સુણો ભરતરાય, છ‘રી પાલતા જે નર જાય, પાતિક સવિ ભૂક્કો થાય... તીર્થયાત્રા એટલૅ...પરમાત્માની સન્મુખ જવાની પ્રક્રિયા... પરમાત્મા એટલે...રાગ, મોહ અને કર્મથી મુક્ત આત્મા... પરમાત્માની સન્મુખ જવાની પ્રડિંયા એટલે... રાગમાંથી મુક્ત થવાની પ્રક્રિયા તીર્થ તરફ એક ડગલું ઉપડે અને રાગ-દ્વેષ ખરી પડે.. સેંકડો કર્મ વિનાશ પામે... મન વીતરાગતા તરફ ડગ માંડે.. ચાલો! યાત્રા કરીને કંઈક રાગથી મુક્ત બનીએ, વીતરાગતા તરફ ડગ માંડીએ..
ROHISHALA
CHHARIPALIT
SANGH YATRA
SIDDHAVAD
છ'રી પાલન એકલ આહારી : એકાસણું સચિત્તપરિહારી: સચિત્તનો ત્યાગ ભૂમિ સંચારી : સંથારા ઉપર શયન પદચારી : ચાલીને યાત્રા બ્રહ્મચારી : વ્રતના પાલનપૂર્વક આવશ્યકકારી : બન્ને ટાઈમ પ્રતિક્રમણ
MEWAD BHAVAN
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
MONS 2016 JAINA 99 YATRA SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
NOWN
Description of Sponsorship Benefits The Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra in 2016 will not be successful without the support of sponsors. Therefore, we have created the following sponsorship categories to hopefully create the incentive for you to donate to a very memorable, exciting, and auspicious event. Below is a list of possible sponsorship categories, however, donations will be accepted in any amount. MAHA SANGHPATI - $25,001 (FIVE FAMILIES EACH CAN PARTICIPATE]
Sponsors' names will be prominently displayed in the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra invitation card that will be sent to all North American Jain Centers and Maha Sanghpati. A photo of two family members will be displayed at the entrance of Dharmashala for the duration of the yatra. Sponsors' names and photos will be displayed in commemorative souvenir booklet. Sponsors' will be the first ones to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis. Sponsors' will wear a sash in recognition for their generosity. Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December. Sponsors' will receive a PLAQUE will be given in appreciation for support provided for the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra event.
CORPORATE SPONSOR - $15,001 [ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE] • Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December.
Sponsors' will receive a full page color advertisement in the commemorative souvenir booklet. • Sponsors' will receive a plaque will be given recognizing the sponsor for its generosity and support of the event. • Sponsors' will be able to display a 3 x 2 banner of their corporation or business in the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth
99 Yatra Temple office.
PLATINUM - $11,001 (ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE]
Sponsors' names will be prominently displayed in the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra invitation card that will be sent to all North American Jain Centers and Sanghpati. Sponsors' will be recognized as a Sanghpati. Sponsors' names will be displayed at the upashraya hall entrance. Sponsors' names and photographs will be printed in commemorative souvenir booklet.
Sponsors' will receive the second opportunity to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis. • Sponsors' will receive a PLAQUE will be given recognizing the sponsor for its generosity and support of the event.
Sponsors' will be given a sash in recognition for their generosity. • Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December
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GOLD - $7,501 [ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE]
Sponsors' names will be displayed at Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Office for the duration of the auspicious event. Sponsors' names and photos will be printed in commemorative souvenir book. Sponsors' will receive a plaque will be given recognizing the sponsor for its generosity and support of the event.
Sponsors' will receive the third opportunity to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis. • Sponsors' will be given a sash in recognition for their generosity.
Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December.
SILVER - $ 5,001 [ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE] • Sponsors' names will be displayed at Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Office for the duration of the auspicious
event.
Sponsors' names and photos will be printed in commemorative souvenir book. • Sponsors' will receive the fourth opportunity to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis. • Sponsors' will receive a plaque will be given recognizing the sponsor for its generosity and support of the event. • Sponsors' will be given a sash in recognition for their generosity. • Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December.
BRONZE - $2,501 (ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE] • Sponsors' names will be displayed at Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Office for the duration of the auspicious
event. Sponsors' names and photos will be printed in commemorative souvenir book. Sponsors' will receive the fifth opportunity to offer items to sadhus and sadhvis.
Sponsors' will be given a sash in recognition for their generosity. • Sponsors' will be identified to all yatris during a celebration in December.
DAILY SPONSORSHIP-$1,001 (ANY NUMBER OF FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE] • Sponsors' names will be displayed on the notice board of the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Office. • Sponsors' names will be printed in commemorative souvenir book. • Sponsors' will receive recognition will be given daily during bhavna.
If you would like to be a sponsor for this auspicious event, please do not hesitate to contact Arvind R. Shah. Contact: ARVIND R. SHAH (Detroit) 6738 Woodcrest Troy, MI 48098. Phone: (248)-828-1736 (H) (248)- 835-7395 (C) Email: ashah_1941@yahoo.com
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• ગિરનાર પણ શત્રુંજયની માફક પ્રાયઃ શાશ્વત છે. પાંચમાં
આરાના અંતે શત્રુંજયની ઊંચાઈ ઘટીને ૭ હાથ થશે ત્યારે ગિરનારની ઊંચાઈ ૪૦૦ રહેશે. ગિરનાર (રૈવતગિરિ)એ શત્રુંજયગિરિનું પાંચમું શિખર હોવાની તે પાંચમું જ્ઞાન અર્થાત્ કેવળજ્ઞાન અપાવનારું છે. ગિરનારમાં વિશ્વમાં સૌથી પ્રાચીન એવા શ્રી નેમિનાથદાદા મૂળનાયક તરીકે બિરાજમાન છે. જે ગત ચોવીસીના સાગર
નામના ત્રીજા તીર્થકરના સમયમાં બનેલ છે. • ગિરનારમાં નિવાસ કરતાં તિર્યંચો (પશુઓ) પણ આઠભવની
અંદર સિદ્ધિપદને પામે છે. ગિરનારના ગજપદકુંડના પવિત્ર જલના સ્પર્શમાત્રથી જીવોના અનેક ભવોના પાપો નાશ પામે છે. ગિરનાર ગજપદકુંડના જલનું પાન કરવાથી કામ, શ્વાસ, અરૂચિ,
ગ્લાનિ અને ઉદરમાં ઉત્પન્ન થયેલા બાધારોગો પણ અંતરના કર્મમલની પીડાની જેમ નાશ પામે છે. સહસાવન (ગિરનાર)માં નેમિનાથ ભગવાનના દીક્ષા અને કેવળજ્ઞાન કલ્યાણ થયા છે. રહનેમિમુનિ અને રાજીમતી સાધ્વી પણ મોક્ષપદને પામ્યા છે અને આવતા ર૪ તીર્થકરોની મોક્ષભૂમિ.
જ્યાં સુધી ગિરનારની યાત્રા નથી કરી ત્યાં સુધી જ સર્વપાપ, સર્વ દુઃખ અને સંસાર ભ્રમણ રહે છે. ગિરનાર તીર્થનું ઘર બેઠા પણ ધ્યાન કરે તો ચોથા ભવમાં મોક્ષ પ્રાપ્ત થશે. ગિરનાર તીર્થમાં શુભ ભાવથી દાન-શીલ-તપ અને ભાવ ધર્મની આરાધના કરવાથી શીઘ્ર શાશ્વત પદ મળે છે.
જગમાં તીરથ હોય બડા, શત્રુંજય ગિરનાર.
એક ગઢ ઋષભ સમોસર્યા, એડગઢ નેમકુમાર
'ગિરનારજીનો ન્યારો મહિમા
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
Dear Yatris, Thank you for showing interest in this once in a lifetime event. THIS SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH 99 YATRA WILL BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2016 AND FINISHES ON JANUARY 13TH, 2017. ALONG WITH THIS SPECTACULAR EVENT WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THERE WILL BE MALA ROPAN CELEBRATION. THE DATES FOR THIS MALA ROPAN CELEBRATION ARE DECEMBER 24TH AND 25TH, 2016. Also, within this letter you will find some very important information regarding this Yatra event and also you will find some rules and regulations that you will be expected to follow.
YOUR MEDICAL REPORT ALONG WITH YOU. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MEDICAL SUPPLY.
1. Please fill out your registration form and waiver
& release of liability form with your check of $1,200.00 per person. Make the check payable to: JAINA 99 YATRA 2016-USA. Please mail this to the following address: Arvind R. Shah 6738 Woodcrest Dr.
Troy, MI 48098 2. Yatris must provide THREE PASSPORT PHOTOS
with your name and address on the back for security purposes. Provide photo before MAY, 31ST, 2016 FOR YATRA SOUVENIR.
3. Update your passport or visa well ahead of
time of the actual 99 Yatra event. 4. While performing the 99 Yatra make sure you
have your photo identification with you at all
times. (Passport or O.C.1) 5. Please arrive to Palitana one day before the
start of Yatra. Also please ensure your travel
plans are fixed well in advance of this event. 6. Visit your doctor and make sure you are
healthy enough to perform this event. Also if there are any medical vaccinations that need to be performed make sure they are done well in advance of the 99 Yatra event. BRING
7. Also included with this informational packet
there is a list of items that will be needed for this trip. Make sure you bring those items with
as they will not be provided to you. 8. Keep all documents with you while travelling
(such as passport, domestic or international air tickets, travelers check, money, luggage keys,
and prescription medicine.) 9. Make sure your name and address is on all of
your pieces of luggage. 10. Make copies of your valuable and important
documents. Also keep these copies at your
home. 11. JAINA or 99 Yatra committee will not be held
responsible for your jewelry, cash, passport,
cameras, laptops phone etc. 12. It will be your responsibility to convert foreign
currency to Indian rupees for your use. 13. All Yatris must follow the dharmashala rules
and regulations that will be discussed on the first day of the Yatra event.
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PALITANA
Palitana is a sacred city of Jains and is located about 215 km from Ahmedabad and 51 km southwest of Bhavnagar. It was the capital of a small princely state founded by Shahji, a Gohel Rajput who belonged to the same clan as the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. Palitana is situated at an altitude of 182 meters and covers an area of 13 square km. Palitana is one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage sites and a gateway to the Shatrunjay Hill. The Shatrunjay Hill is located at a height of 591 metres. The Shatrunjay Temple is the most sacred temple of the Jains and one of the largest of its kind in India. One has to climb up the hill for about 4 kms (600 meters) on a stepped path to Shatrunjay (place of victory over worldliness). There are about 863 white marble Jain temples, built over 900 years on the hilltop, each with its own enclosure.
HOW TO REACH PALITANA
:: BY AIR :: The nearest airport is located at Bhavnagar, about 56 kms from Palitana and has daily flights with Mumbai.
:: BY RAIL :: Palitana is on the meter gauge of the Western Railway and has a connection only with Bhavnagar. The nearest railway station connected with all parts of India is Ahmedabad. A special train available from Mumbai to Palitana.
:: BY ROAD :: Palitana is connected by good motorable roads with Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Porbandar, Dwaraka, Gandhidham, Mumbai and Delhi.
*DUE TO THE HEAVY TOURISM IN PALITANA DURING THIS TIME WE REQUEST ALL YATRIS TO RESERVE THEIR TRAVEL PLANS WELL IN ADVANCE. THANK YOU!
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SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
TENTATIVE DATES: NOVEMBER 14, 2016-JANUARY 13, 2017 SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH 99 YATRA 2016
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2016
REGISTRATION FORM
(We can only accommodate a MAXIMUM of 150 people.)
Please mail completed form with a check for $1200 per yatri (Made payable to: JAINA 99 Yatra 2016 USA) to Arvind R. Shah, 6738 Woodcrest Drive, Troy, MI 48098
To provide proper accomodations and arrangements JAINA has to provide a substantial deposit to the facilities in Palitana. Therefore, we need your payment, in advance of the actual travel date.
YATRI'S NAME
1)
2)
3)
Address:
Phone Home:
Cell:
Work:
Emergency Contact Name & # (India): Emergency Contact Name & U.S.A.):
E-mail Address:
Total # of Yatris
A check for $
Signature:
Sponsorship $.
X 1200 = $
is attached with this form.
Date:
AGE
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP: (PLEASE CIRCLE CATEGORY)
Mahasanghpati
Corporate Sponsor
Platinum - Sanghpati
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Daily
NAME OF SPONSOR:
$25,001
$15,001
$11,001
$7,501
$5,001
$2,501
$1,001
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT (USA)
Attn: ANNAL
Contact Jaya Travel & Tours
24701 Swanson, Southfield, MI 48033 Tel: 1-877-359-5292 ex.2608 www.jayatravel.com
RENTAL CAR (PALITANA) Contact: HARDIK DEVLUK M: 99794 49899
TRAIN AND AIR (PALITANA) PARAS TRAVEL Bhavesh Sheth Tel: 02848-252170
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Federation of Jain Associations in North America
Live and Help Live JAINA Headquarters: 722 S Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA: (510) 730-0204, ww.jaina.org | info@jaina.org JAINA
Executive Committee
2015-2017
President
Mr. Ashok Domadia Fremont, CA (510) 364-7939 ashokdomadia2009@gmail.com
First Vice President Mr. Gunvant Shah
No. Brunswick, NJ (732) 253-7049 profgaryshah@gmail.com
Secretary
Mrs. Shobha Vora
San Jose, CA (408) 833-8822 shvora2010@gmail.com
Treasurer
Mrs. Rita Sheth Tulsa, OK (918) 398-6024 jainatreasurer1@gmail.com
Vice President-Canada Dr. Raj Patil Toronto, CANADA (905) 792-8655 drpatil@hotmail.com
Vice President-Mideast Mr. Prakash Mehta Oak Hill, VA (571) 331-1851 pmehta@psiint.com
Vice President- Midwest Mr. Hemant T. Shah Carol Stream, IL (630) 933-8311 hemantil@yahoo.com
Vice President-Northeast
Dr. Mamta Shaha Great Neck, NY (516) 410-8589 mamta.shaha@gmail.com Vice President-Southeast Mr. Rajendra Mehta Longwood, FL (407) 376-1073 rajkumud@hotmail.com Vice President-Southwest Dr. Pradeep Shah Dallas, TX (214) 621-8762 pshah972@gmail.com Vice President-West Mr. Mahesh Wadher Corona, CA (909) 376-4027 mahesh.wadher@gmail.com Young Jain Proffesionals Ms. Sheenika Shah San Diego, CA Ms. Rupal Vora
Raleigh, NC chairs@yip.jaina.org
Young Jains Of America Ms Sneha Parikh
Boston, MA Mr. Prerak Adhuria Atlanta, GA chairs@yja.org Past President Mr. Prem Jain
"To Preserve and Share Jain Philosophy and Way of Life"
JAINA
Fremont, CA (408) 981-4645 premjain1@gmail.com
|| Shree Adinathay Namah ||
WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
June 1, 2016
Dear Yatris,
In consideration of being allowed to attend the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth- 99 Yatra in 2016 related events, activities, and programs, I acknowledge and agree that:
1. I, and the participants I am registering, will refrain from indiscreet, inappropriate, or destructive behavior which would detract from the positive image of Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth- 99 Yatra in 2016. I understand that failure to comply may result in exclusion from further participation in the event; and/or disciplinary actions as determined by the 99 Yatra 2016 Project Committee.
2. I accept full responsibility for the actions of all participants I am registering for the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth-99 Yatra event in 2016 related events, activities, and programs.
Participants Name (Print):
1, for myself, all participants I am registering, and on behalf of my and their families, heirs and assigns, do hereby covenant not to sue the JAINA & Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Project Committee, and do hereby waive any claim against the 99 Yatra Project Committee, and release and discharge 99 Yatra Project Committee, its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and sponsors from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of any discipline imposed for failure to comply with the Guidelines, and on account of any injury, including death and damage to property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I also give my authority and permission to the 99 Yatra Project Committee for taking any and all actions, which it seems necessary in the event of injury and/or damage to persons or property in my accomplishment. I permit the 99 Yatra Committee to use any of the information pertaining to my attendance, and the attendance of all participants I am registering, for its use, publication, and desire. I acknowledge that the 99 Yatra Project Committee or the Dharmashala does not maintain insurance covering my person, property, or liability, or the person, property or liability of participants I am registering, in regards to the 99 Yatra event. It is my sole responsibility to obtain any and all insurance covering losses incurred by me and participants I am registering while present at the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth-99 Yatra in 2016.
I have read and fully understood the terms of this liability release. Participants Signature & Date Signed:
Founded 1981, UN NGO, A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization 501(c)(3) El # 54-1280028
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NECESSARY ITEMS
SHATRUNJAY BOOK* 9 -21-108 KHAMASANA BOOK* SUDHARUS STAVAN BOOK* CHARAVALO* KATASANU* STHAPANAJI* SAPADO -NAVKARVALI* BATVO (WITH FIVE COMPARTMENT)* NOTEBOOK OR PAPER* PENCILS OR PENS* PANCH PRATIKRAMAN BOOK PUJA RUMAL MINIMUM FIVE PUJA CLOTHES SMALL POUCH SAMAYIK CLOTHES SCOTCH TAPE ENVELOPES NAVKAR COUNTER READING GLASSES TROUSERS AND TOPS PANTS, SHIRTS AND THERMAL SARI-CHUDIDAR PAJAMAS UNDER GARMENTS 2 SWEATERS (2) 2 SHAWLS LIGHT JACKET WITH HOOD
SCARF, CAP, AND HATS 2 LIGHT TOWELS 4-6 NAPKINS FOR DISH/ HANDWASH BED SHEETS AND PILLOW COVER (2) SMALL BAGS WITH ZIPPER (4) HANDKERCHIEF COLORED GLOVES AND SOCKS PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO (3) SHOULDER BAG CANVAS SHOES SLIPPERS OR CHAMPALS PLASTIC BAGS (10 to 15 ) PLASTIC BOX (3 TO 4) SOAP DISH (2) DRINKING GLASS (2) COTTON BALLS FLASHLIGHT CANDLE MATCH BOX RUBBER HOT WATER BAG THREAD AND NEEDLE WATER STRAINER ALARM CLOCK ZIPLOCK BAGS HEATING PAD SCISSORS AIR FRESHNERS
2 COMBINATION LOCKS LOCK AND KEY POWDER LOTION SHAMPOO 4 TO 5 COMBS STRING FOR DRYING CLOTH HANGERS AND CLIPS OLD CLOTHES TOOTHPASTE TOOTHBRUSH TONGUE SCRAPPER DENTAL FLOSS Q-TIPS NEELGIRI OIL MUKHVAS CHURAN GOLI SUDERSHAN GOLI BAKING SODA GINGER POWDER KESHAR BARAS ALMONDS
CAMERA INDIAN CELLULAR PHONE NEW CALENDAR THUMB TACKS
* will be provide by a yatra committee.
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શ્રય લી
OFFERINGS FOR SADHUS/SADHVIS
COTTON SOCKS
ADVIL
BEN-GAY
MAGNIFYING GLASSES
SHOWL (WHITE)
ASSORTED NUTS
TYLENOL
HOT WATER BOTTLE MACHHARDANI
READING GLASSES
WATCH
PAPER SUPPLIES
OPERATION EXP
WRITING TOOLS
DOLI EXP
BOOK EXP
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (Please bring all your personal medical needs along with u) MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
PEPTO-BISMOL
TYLENOL
COUGH SYRUP VAPOR RUB
FIRST AIDE KIT EYE DROPS ADVIL
BAND-AIDS
The trust managing Jain temples of Palitana have decided to implement a strict dress code for visitors. Starting in January 2013, people visiting the main Adeshwar Bhagwan temple top of the Shatrunjay hill, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE SACRED LOCATION WEARING JEANS, SHORTS, SKIRTS, OR ANY OTHER OUTFIT that the trust managers deem "indecent." Anandji Kalyanji Trust, which manages close to 850 temples, say that the decision has been taken in wake of large influx of tourists, besides the regular devotees who visit Palitana for eight months in a year. Close to 1,000,000 people visit Palitana every year, besides the roughly 10,000 foreign tourists.
BEN-GAY
ASPIRIN
TIGER BALM
NEW DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS
The trust will provide dresses to the tourists and pilgrims, who are seen wearing objectionable clothes. Men will be given lahenga and kafni, while women will be provided with salwar-kameez.
The Anandiji Kayanji Trust representatives stated that construction has started of separate changing rooms for men and women at Sagalpoint on the Shatrunjay hill. The trust will also ban the use of mobiles in the temple and the phones will have to be deposited at a specific location. A team of trust volunteers will ensure the enforcement of this dress code.
For more information contact the Anandiji Kayanji Trust.
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99 YATRA PLACES & PROGRAMS
2 DAYS GIRNAR YATRA 4 DAYS CHHARIPALIT YATRA
ACHARYA BHAGWANT PRAVESH
TALETI SNATRA PUJA
SHREE SHANTINATH BHAGWAN DERASAR
SNATRA PUJA
SHREE ADINATH BHAGWAN DERASAR SNATRA PUJA
SHREE PUNDRICK SWAMI DERASAR SNATRA PUJA
SHREE RAYAN PAGLA SNATRA PUJA SHREE NAVVANU PRAKARI PUJA AT RANGMANDAP
DODH GAU YATRA
THREE GAU YATRA
SIX GAU YATRA TWELVE GAU YATRA
GIRIRAJ PUJA
MALA ROPAN
AGAM MANDIR
KESARIYAJI TEMPLE
SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
JAI TALETI
BABU TEMPLE SAMAVASARAN TEMPLE
SHATRUNJAY TEMPLE
RAYAN TEMPLE
NAVTUK
GHETINI BARI TEMPLE
SHRI SHATRUNJAY DAM TEMPLE
SHRI HASTAGIRI TIRTH SHRI BHANDARIYA TIRTH SHRI KADAMGIRI TIRTH
SHRI ROHISHALA
SIDHAVAD
NOTE:
1. The 99 Yatra Committee reserves the RIGHT TO ADJUST OR CANCEL THE SCHEDULE based on the time and fund availability.
2. People who are interested to donate fund for Girnar & Chharipalit Sángh are welcome.
EEBLY SAY
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