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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 Live and Help Live JAINA || 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 01
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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 BA DIVYA PAWAN BA 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. * 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: * 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. * * 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) SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016 03
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________________ zatruMjaya 99 yAtrA zatruMjaya 99 yAtrA vidhi garavA girirAja mATe kahevuM hoya to zabdo 1) navvANuM yAtrA karanAre nIce darzAvela sthaLe dararoja pAMca caityavaMdana karavA joIe. paNa ochA paDe ane ApaNuM AyuSya paNa khuTI * zrI girirAja sanmukha jaya taLeTIe. jAya. jenA kaNakaNa pradeza parathI anaMtA AtmAo * zrI zAMtinAtha bhagavAnanA derAsare mokSe gayA che. saMsArIone siddha banavAnuM AhavAna * zrI AdinAtha dAdAnA mukhya derAsare to Ape che sAthe sAthe AlaMbana paNa Ape che. * zrI rAyaNa pagale alabelA Adezvara dAdA mULanAyaka tarIke birAje che. * zrI puMDarIkasvAmInA derAsare girirAjanA aNue AtmAnA aizvaryanA eka eka vakhata A pAMce sthAne snAtra bhaNAvavuM joie. anAhata nAda guMjI rahyA che. lAkho yAtrALuo prati ( 2) navvANuM karanAra nava vakhata navaTUMkamAM jAya. dareka TUMkamAM mULanAyaka pAse caityavaMdana varSe yAtrA karavA padhAre che. anya tIrthonI yAtrA karavAnuM hoya che. karatA zatruMjayanI yAtrAnuM puNya adhika che. anya 3) gheTI pAge 9 vAra darzana kare. 99 girirAjanI + 9 gheTI pAganI = 108 yAtrA karavI tIrthomAM eka karoDa manuSyone bhojana karAvavAthI joie. je lAbha maLe che teTalo lAbha zatruMjaya tIrthamAM eka ( 4) AyaMbila karIne eka vAra be jAtrA karavI joie. upavAsa karavAthI prApta thAya che. 5) upavAsa karIne eka divasamAM traNa jAtrA karavI joie. - A tIrthanuM dhyAna dharavAthI 100 palyopama 6) zakti hoya to cauvihAra chaTha karIne sAta jAtrA karavI. jeTalAM pApa karmo nAtha pAme che. savAre UThIne ( 7) zatruMjaya nadI nAhIne eka yAtrA karavI (traNa gAunI) stuti karavAthI sarva pApono nAza thAya che. tIrthakara 8) rohizALAnI pAyagAthI eka vakhata yAtrA kare. paramAtmAnI cetanA jyAM niraMtara vahe che, emanI 9) ekavAra girirAja paranAM badhAM maMdironI pradakSiNA kare tyAre doDha gAunI pradakSiNA urjA cAreya bAju patharAyelI che, tAre te tIrtha. pUrI kare. AvA garavA girirAja para AdinAtha 10) ekavAra 7 gAunI pradakSiNA kare. bhagavAna pUrva navvANuM vAra AvyA hatA. eka 11) eka vakhata bAra gAunI pradakSiNA kare, kadaMbagiri- hastagirinI yAtrA karavI. pUrva eTale 70560 abaja. emanI yAdamAM 12) zakti mujaba tapa karavuM tathA Avazyaka kriyA savAra-sAMja karavI. banne samaye pratikramaNa ApaNe navvANuM yAtrA eka vakhata A durlabha karavuM. brahmacarya pAlana, sacita tyAga, bhUmi saMsthAno ane page cAlIne yAtrA karavI. evA mAnavajIvanamAM karavAnI che. A yAtrA karIne 13) prathama jaya taLeTIthI dAdAnI TUMke yAtrA karI, gheTInI pArga darzana caityavaMdana karI, pAchA ApaNA AtmAne karmanA bhArathI haLavo karI mukta dAdAnI TUMke AvI ane tyAMthI jayataLeTI AvavAthI be yAtrA gaNAya che. karavAno che.. dharmanAM 15 kSetra che. (5 bharata, 5 airAvata, 14) dararoja eka yAtrA dITha 10 bAMdhI navakAravALI gaNavI. jethI navANuM yAtrA pUrNa tathA 5 mahAvideha) emAM ApaNe bharatakSetramAM chIe je eka lAkha navakAra pUrNa thAya. jaMbudvIpamAM che ane zatruMjaya tIrtha ApaNA kSetramAM 15) svadravyathI aSTaprakArI pUjA karavI. nava sAthiyA, nava phaLa, nava naivedya dararoja mUkavAM. che je bAkInA 14 kSetromAM nathI. Ama ApaNe 16) zrI zatruMjaya mahAtIrtha ArAnArtha karemi kAussagga kahI nava logassano kAussagga anya kSetranAM mAnavIo karatAM vadhAre puNyazALI dararoja karavo. chI. sarva tIrthonI yAtrA karavAthI jeTaluM puNya maLe 17) haMmezA traNa pradakSiNA devI tathA ekavAra dAdAnA maMdirane pharatI 108 pradakSiNA devI. che teTaluM ja puNya mAtra zatruMjayanI sparzanA karavAthI maLe che. 18) navvANuM prakAranI pUjA ekavAra bhaNAvavI tathA prabhujInI AMgI racAvavI. 19) yathAzaktirathayAtrAno varaghoDo kADhavo. sImaMdharasvAmI potAnI dezanAmAM A tIrthanAM khUba vakhANa kare che. to cAlo eka vAra 20) ekavAra 108 khamAsamaNAM ane 108 logassano kAussagga karavo. be mahinA tyAM rahIne A tIrthanI sparzanA karIe. 21) ekavAra giripUjana karavuM. jenI taLeTI,zrI kalyANa vimala derI, zrI meghamuni stupa, phakta amerikAnA jaino mATe A bIjI vAra zrI goDI pArzvanAtha derI tyAra pachI jaya taLeTIthI mAMDI rAmapoLa sudhI je je pagalAM Ayojana thaI rahyuM che, to avazya lAbha lejo. ke pratimAjIo che tenI pUjA karavI. thI narala - 22) dararoja siddhAcalanA nava duhA bolIne nava khamAsamaNA devA.
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________________ SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016 che SHREE MEWAD BHAVAN DHARMASHALA HASTGIRI tIrthayAtrAnuM mAhAbhyA RSabhajI kahe suNo bharatarAya, cha'rI pAlatA je nara jAya, pAtika savi bhUkko thAya... tIrthayAtrA eTalaeN...paramAtmAnI sanmukha javAnI prakriyA... paramAtmA eTale...rAga, moha ane karmathI mukta AtmA... paramAtmAnI sanmukha javAnI praDiMyA eTale... rAgamAMthI mukta thavAnI prakriyA tIrtha tarapha eka DagaluM upaDe ane rAga-dveSa kharI paDe.. seMkaDo karma vinAza pAme... mana vItarAgatA tarapha Daga mAMDe.. cAlo! yAtrA karIne kaMIka rAgathI mukta banIe, vItarAgatA tarapha Daga mAMDIe.. ROHISHALA CHHARIPALIT SANGH YATRA SIDDHAVAD cha'rI pAlana ekala AhArI : ekAsaNuM sacittaparihArI: sacittano tyAga bhUmi saMcArI : saMthArA upara zayana padacArI : cAlIne yAtrA brahmacArI : vratanA pAlanapUrvaka AvazyakakArI : banne TAIma pratikramaNa 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 SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016 07
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________________ * giranAra paNa zatruMjayanI mAphaka prAyaH zAzvata che. pAMcamAM ArAnA aMte zatruMjayanI UMcAI ghaTIne 7 hAtha thaze tyAre giranAranI UMcAI 400 raheze. giranAra (raivatagiri)e zatruMjayagirinuM pAMcamuM zikhara hovAnI te pAMcamuM jJAna arthAt kevaLajJAna apAvanAruM che. giranAramAM vizvamAM sauthI prAcIna evA zrI neminAthadAdA mULanAyaka tarIke birAjamAna che. je gata covIsInA sAgara nAmanA trIjA tIrthakaranA samayamAM banela che. * giranAramAM nivAsa karatAM tiryaMco (pazuo) paNa AThabhavanI aMdara siddhipadane pAme che. giranAranA gajapadakuMDanA pavitra jalanA sparzamAtrathI jIvonA aneka bhavonA pApo nAza pAme che. giranAra gajapadakuMDanA jalanuM pAna karavAthI kAma, zvAsa, arUci, glAni ane udaramAM utpanna thayelA bAdhArogo paNa aMtaranA karmamalanI pIDAnI jema nAza pAme che. sahasAvana (giranAra)mAM neminAtha bhagavAnanA dIkSA ane kevaLajJAna kalyANa thayA che. rahanemimuni ane rAjImatI sAdhvI paNa mokSapadane pAmyA che ane AvatA ra4 tIrthakaronI mokSabhUmi. jyAM sudhI giranAranI yAtrA nathI karI tyAM sudhI ja sarvapApa, sarva duHkha ane saMsAra bhramaNa rahe che. giranAra tIrthanuM ghara beThA paNa dhyAna kare to cothA bhavamAM mokSa prApta thaze. giranAra tIrthamAM zubha bhAvathI dAna-zIla-tapa ane bhAva dharmanI ArAdhanA karavAthI zIghra zAzvata pada maLe che. jagamAM tIratha hoya baDA, zatruMjaya giranAra. eka gaDha RSabha samosaryA, eDagaDha nemakumAra 'giranArajIno nyAro mahimA
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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. 09
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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 11
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________________ 12 T Th 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. BE SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016
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________________ SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016 14 zraya lI 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 Sangh are welcome. EEBLY SAY 15
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________________ HASTGIRI sau cAlo giranAra jaIe.. please join us for this historic event ROHISHALA CHHARIPALIT SANGH YATRA SIDDHAVAD MEWAD BHAVAN SHREE SHATRUNJAY Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2016 Rare N Right 9820434841 JAINA FEDERATION OF JAINA ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA C/O ARVIND R. SHAH, CHAIRMAN, JAINA 99 YATRA PROJECT 6738 WOODCREST DRIVE, TROY, MI 48098 16