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After the discovery of the remains, the hospital authorities had written to the Archaeological Survey of India to take over the excavation of the site. When no action was taken in this regard for a few days, over 25 members of Shree Jain Yuvak Mahasang visited the place. The carving (found on the remains) is similar to the Jain derasar at various places. But we are not sure yet. Since the ASI has not taken any step, we will take help of our acharya and other saints to have a look at the remains and confirm its origin," said Dipak Shah, general secretary of Shree Jain Yuvak Mahasang.
"The remains are lying there unprotected since it was excavated. No one is concerned about having a scientific explanation. The artifacts need to be preserved, as it can be of help to researchers and historians," said Nayan Parikh, president of Shree Jain Yuvak Mahasang. Prima facie, the remains were assumed to be of Solanki temple constructed between 12th and 13th century.
JAIN TEMPLE AT VASAI, MUMBAI BURGLED
Cash and valuables were stolen from a Jain temple in Vasai (W), which is a stone's throw away from the deputy superintendent of police's office. The theft occurred after the temple had closed its doors in the evening. The police believe the thieves may have scaled a nearby tree that allowed them access to the temple's terrace. Most of the valuables were kept on the first floor of the temple. Stolen items included Silver ornaments and valuables worth including a crown and the donation box.
Shantilal Shah, one of the trustees of the temple, reported the theft. This is the fifth time over the last 25 years that this temple has been looted, but no guard or watchman has been deployed in or around the compound, the police said,
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS 2009 JAINA CONVENTION - REPORT BY DILIP SHAH, PAST PRESEDENT JAINA
15th Biennial JAINA Convention was held at the Jain Center of Southern California's from July 2nd to 5th at Jain Bhavan complex in Los Angeles. The complex is spread over 62,000 sq ft. Over 2500 community members attended the convention from world over. The
Theme for the convention was "Ecology the Jain Way". Care and 3th Bini AINA Convation concern of the environment is a deeply held doctrine of Jainsm from Jain Center South Carola
the very beginning because Jains have been told long long before the Burnt Park. Chillforniagaan July 25 2009
Science learned that Plants, Water, earth and Air has life and/or is home of countless lives and jains have reverence for all lives (not just
of humans or animals). Therefore preservation of nature is a religious duty of everyone. At this convention, lectures and seminars were designed to encompass this theme and suggested ways to take care of the nature in these modern times. Attendees came from all over the USA and Canada, UK: Dubai and India. Of the 2500 attendees, 1000 were persons of age 30 or under. Many monks and scholars also reached from India. There were three keynote speakers all academicians. Dr. Gary Francione; Distinguished professor of Law and Ethics at the Rutgers University: Dr. Jagdish Sheth, Chair of Marketing at Emory University and Dr. Dipak Jain, Dean of the Kellog School of Management.
Dr. Gary Francione was not known to the Jain community before this convention. He is the first teacher in America to teach Animal rights. Both he and his wife are vegetarians for over 25 years and vegan for last 21 years. In his keynote address he called on the Jain community to consider how much Violence is committed on their behalf on animals - in modern day business of producing wool, leather or even a glass of Milk. His passionate address was most moving and he received a standing ovation by all and tears in the eyes of many. Dr. Jagdish Sheth emphasized "Nurturing the Nature". He talked about sustainable growth can only be achieved by limiting our consumption (Jain Principle of APARIGRAH) and always being aware of where things we consume came from. Attempting to emphasis local and fresh products to minimize transportation as a way to help the environment. Dr. Dipak Jain talked about employing Jain principles in everyday business activities. His personal anecdotes were
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