Jain Center Detroit 1998 06 Pratistha

Author(s): Jain Center Detroit
Publisher: USA Jain Center Detroit MI

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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
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