JAINA Convention 2011 07 Houston TX

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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AND HELE
ELP LIVE
LIVE AN
JAINA CONVENTION 2011
July 1st - 4th | Houston TX
JAINA is grateful for the generosity of Sanghpatis Shri Udaichand Jain (Daga )
Udai Jain is longest serving member of JAINA Executive Committee. As a highly respected elder gentleman, Udaibhai provides a voice of reason and a clear, sectarian free vision during JAINA committee deliberations. He has served as Chairperson of JAINA Patron Program and in various capacities with Jain Society of Houston.
Udaibhai is one of 8 brothers - all of whom are involved in the family diamond business with offices in Bangkok, Mumbai and Houston. Deeply committed to the case of Jainism, Udaibhai and his entire family have been very generous to the Jain causes and to JAINA. Their ancestral home was turned over to the Samaj and converted into an Upashraya. They are currently building a Dharamsala near Jaipur and are also planning to convert their home in Jaipur into a second Dharamsala.
Dr. Raginiben Lakhia Dr. Lakhia was born in Ahmedabad, India. Her father, Dr. C. S. Shah, was a very well known professor and the dean of Pharmacy College. Dr. Lakhia family is well educated and very religious. Her older sister has taken Diksha. She was married to the very loving Dinesh Lakhia; She has two sons as well as two grandsons. Dr. Lakhia graduated from medical school in Ahmedabad, India and did her postgraduate study in pathology both in Ohio and in Houston. She is a practicing pathologist for the last 35 years, including 24 years at Rosewood Hospital. She is currently holds the position of medical director at West Houston Medical Center and has been a medical director at various laboratories and hospitals. Additionally, She also serves as a board member at West Houston Medical Center for six years. Dr. Lakhia is actively involved in the Jain Society of Houston and has serve as a trustee. She was the Chief Trustee of the society for two years. Beside JSH, She is involved in various charities and community-related activities. "I am very passionate about Jain religion, which teaches non-violence, self-discipline, truth, and the purpose of life." - Dr. Lakhia
Nimmi and Mukesh Amritlal Turakhia Mukeshbhai was born in Mumbai and graduated with a B Pharm from Bombay University. He is married to Nimmi with 2 daughters Puja and Nidhi. Mukeshbhai currently owns and operates two metal recycling business among various others businesses. He has been a very active supporter of Jain Center of Houston and has served as chief trustee of the society. He is very passionate and dedicated to seeing JSH grow and expand.