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The Growth Years: 1990 - 1991
Shree Navnitbhai Shah
The community participation in our Jain Center activities continued to outpace our ability to meet the demand. Several community Outreach initiatives were started during 1990-1991.
The first Share and Care Clothes Drive was held to send the clothes to the poor and needy in India. Large amounts of clothes were collected, segregated, packed and shipped to India.
The first medical expo was started on April 21, 1991 jointly with the Jain Social Group of Los Angeles. Hundreds of participants were given complimentary medical check-ups that included over 25 medical professionals and disciplines.
Extensive Tapasyas: Celebrated the first Mas Khaman tapasya (30-day fast) by Lalitbhai P. Shah. The number of Atthais (8-day fasts) increased sharply, particularly among the youth.
More Pratistha: The Mangal Kalynak Pratistha of Jin Shashan Dev Ghantakaran Mahavir, and Jin Shashan Devi Padmavati was successfully organized on July 1, 1990.
The Samuh Manglik was started on Indian New Year's Day on October 19, 1990, and the Jain Bhavan was kept open in the mornings of Diwali and New Year's Day.
The Gabhara marble work was completed and Adhar Abhishek Pooja was performed on June 29, 1991 in the presence of Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji and Swasti Shree Charukirti Bhattarakji.
To expand the Jain Bhavan facilities, JCSC initiated inquiries to acquire the vacant lot next to the Jain Bhavan.
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- Vishwa Shah (8)
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