JAINA Convention 1991 07 Northern California

SR No.: 527513
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1991
Total Pages: 108
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Convention JAINA, & USA
File Size: 12 MB

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"Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation"
day, March 9, 1991.
The Gabhara houses the idols (Murtis) of the three Tirthanakars. A 27-inch idol of Lord Mahavir is posi
Profile and Activities of
tioned in the center. Two 21-inch idols Various Jain
Centers
of Lord Rushabhdev and Lord Parshvanath are located on the left and right sides respectively. Two-12-inch idols of Ghantakakarna Mahavir (Yaksha) and Padmavati Devi (Yakshini) are housed in two side cubicles (Gokhs).
The marble pieces for the Gabhara were carved in India under the guidance of Sankheswar Pedhi who donated them to the Jain Center. The Gabhara is located on the second story of the Jain Bhavan which was inaugurated on July 2, 1988. Jain Bhavan is an outstanding facility which has been custom-designed to serve the religious, cultural, and social needs of the Jain community. The two-story building, with a large meeting hall, a dining hall, and a kitchen on the first floor, the Derasar, a class room, a study room, a library, a guest room, and an office on the second floor offers excellent facilities to fulfill such needs. The Jain Bhavan is a show case of Jain community spirit, dedication, and cooperation.
July 12- Aug. 11-A Cultural Festival of India is being held in New York featuring artifacts from India. Call Dr. Trivedi at (516) 437-0061 for moer information.
Calendar of Events
July 7-11-The Jain Society of North Texas will host visiting dignitary Pandit Hukamchandji Bhaarill. Contact Hansa Varia at (214) 6448026 for more information.
July 28 The Young Indian Vegetarians will sponsor a Vegetarian Festival in the Alexandra Park in the
The Jain Center of Greater Boston
A sense of community grew among the Jains and a formal association The Jain Center of Boston was established in 1973 with Dr. Sulekh Jain as the president. Initially, the Jain Center's activities included celebration of major festivals, pujas, and lectures from Jain scholars.
Over the years, our Jain community swelled to over 50 families and we desired to have our own place of worship. In 1981, we inaugurated our building, and it has been the center of the Jain community activities. The center has Lord Parshvanath's statue in the temple as well as a library, kitchen and a dining hall. This was one of the first Jain temples in North America.
Our center has a Pathshala for chil
U.K. Contact Nitin Mehta, 226 London Rd., West Croydon, Surrey, Cro 2TF, phone: 01-681 8884, for more information.
Aug. 2-11-- Pratishtha Mahotsava at Siddhachalam, NJ. Call (201) 3629793 for further information.
Sept. 5-12 The Cleveland Jain Soceiety will have Paryushan Parva. Contact Jitendra Shah at (216) 842-0807 for more information.
dren and adults on one Sunday a month. We have also developed a detailed curriculum for our young children. We are proud to see many of our former students become teachers in our pathshala today. Our center is also known for its dance dramas performed at other centers in the Northeast.
The Jain Center of Greater Boston is working hard on the preparation of the Jain directory. Individual family information has been largely entered by a group of 13 enthusiastic volunteers. Information on other Jain centers and advertisements are being collected at present. They expect to finish the project before Diwali this year.
JCGB appreciates the cooperation from Jain centers from all over the country. We look forward for continued support. You can help us by a) submitting information about your family as soon as possible, and b) advertising in the directory. For more information, please contact: Chandra R. Vora, president of the Jain Center of Greater Boston, 83 Fuller Brook Road, Wellesley, MA 02181, (508) 393-2490.
Every year the Jain Center of Greater Boston conducts an essay competition for Jain children and youths since 1983. People from all over the USA and Canada participate in the competition.
The following are the 1990 winners of the Essay Competition:
Group A (ages 11 and under)
1st place: Sapna Banker, of Raliegh,
NC.
2nd place: Naishadh Shah, Jackson Heights, NY.
3rd place: Deepti Doshi, of Raleigh, NC.
Group B (ages 12 to 14)
1st place: Shweta Shah, of Carey, NC.
2nd place: Nisha Shah, of Chapel Hill, NC.
3rd place: Ami Shah, of St. Louis, MO.
Group C (ages 15 and up)
1st place: Vivek Maru, of Brookfield, CT.
2nd place: Samir Sejpal, of Burlington, NC.
3rd place: Avni Doshi, of Troy, MI.
A Few Other Activities
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