Book Title: Jain Center Detroit 1998 06 Pratistha
Author(s): Jain Center Detroit
Publisher: USA Jain Center Detroit MI

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________________ Jain Education International Jain Society of Greater Detroit PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV JUNE 27-JULY 6 1998 BRIEF HISTORY OF JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER DETROIT The Jain Society of Greater Detroit was founded in 1975 as a religious organization to provide a forum for Jains in metropolitan Detroit area to observe and perform various activities related to Jainism, to preserve our culture for future generations and to promote fellowship among all Jains. Starting with 50 families in 1975, the total membership in 1998 has reached over 325 families including over 230 life members. Significant milestones have been established along the way including. 1981: Incorporated as a non-profit religious organization Celebration of Mahavir Janma Din, Paryushana and Diwali Religious lectures by well known scholars Bhavana and Snatra Puja. 1982: Society was granted non-profit tax exempt status by IRS First summer camp for Adults and Children First society picnic 1983: First study class for children 1985: First study class for Adults Hosted 3rd annual JAINA convention 1986: Performed first Siddhachakra Pujan Samovsaran was donated to the society Established "Clothes Donations" program for needy families in India 1988: Newsletter was named "Jain Vani" "Parna" for sakal sangh after Paryushana 1989: Bought the land, for temple project, in the City of Farmington Hills, Michigan First "Atthai (8 fasts) by a youth 1991: "BHUMI POOJAN" for the temple 1992: "SHILPA ROPAN" for the temple First "Mass Khaman (30 fasts)" by a member of the society For Private & Phal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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