Ashtapad Maha Tirth 02

SR No.: 009860
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Rajnikant Shah, Others
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY
Publication Year: 2012
Total Pages: 532
Language: Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati
Classification: Book_Devnagari
File Size: 26 MB

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Message From Jawahar A. Shetti, Chairman, JCA
Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters Jai Jinendra Jain Center of America, New York (JCA) publication of Granth I was presented to you recently. Hope you had chance to go through and enjoying the details regarding Shri Ashtapadji Tirth and its history. Now with great pleasure JCA is presenting Granth II to Jain community
around the world. This part deals with research work done under JCA, as well as other related topics. There are eleven chapters in this Granth II. Granth will have one DVD containing all research material from volume 1-XX with Granth I and II, and a second DVD containing Ratna Mandir, Kailash Mansarovar video, etc. Both parts of Granth will shed light on history of Shri Ashtapadji as well as the research work that is being done. These two part Ashtapadji Granths are one of a kind of Literature on Ashtapadji has never been compiled and there has not been a Granth written exclusively on Ashtapadji. JCA celebrated first anniversary of Shri Ashtapadji and Shri Chovisi on June 18, 2011 with great joy and success. Many visitors are visiting JCA and greatly appreciating the Crystal Mountain Shri Ashtapdji and precious Gem stone Shri Chovisi installed in the Mountain. Shri Chovisi and Shri Ashtapadji Mountain is a generous gift from Dr. Rajnikant Shah and his family to the Jain Center of America, New York. All members of Jain Center of America, New York thank Dr. Rajnikant Shah and his family and will cherish this for generations to come. Research work was done under leadership of Dr. Rajnikant Shah, who has devoted his time and efforts. Many scholars and scientists have visited Kailash Mansarovar mountain region for research work. The research work has taken more than five years. Jain Center of America, New York thanks all of the team members for their joint efforts, dedication and time. Printing of this Granth was made possible by generous donation from Sadharmik brothers and sisters of our Center. 1. Shri Jayantibhai Punamchandbhai Shah 5. Shri Bachubhai & Madhuben Mehta 2. Shri Ravchandbhai Kakkalbhai Sanghavi 6. Smt Chamelibai, M/O Kushal, Suresh & Sunita Sacheti 3. Shri Dhudalal Punamchandbhai Hekkad 7. Shri Revchandbhai and Pasiben Shah 4. Shri Lalbhai Ratanchandbhai Kothari 8. Drs. Rajnikant and Niranjana Shah Jain Center of America, New York thanks all Granth sponsors, DVD, Bag and Silver book mark sponsors for Granth I and II for their support. Jain Center of America, New York is a unique and united Temple where all five Jain traditions pray under one umbrella. Now Shri Chovisi and Ashtapadji mountain makes it more of a very unique Jain Tirth for Jains around the world to visit. Jain Center of America, New York welcomes all. This Granth is a reminder to all Jains to keep our heritage going. I thank all our members and supporters without whom it would not have been possible.
Thanks & Regards