Book Title: Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2008 09 Pratishta Souvenior
Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California
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Mahavir Mandal
With the grace of the 24 Tirthankars and all Shasan Devs and Devis, Mahavir Mandal was established in 1980 under the leadership of Vasantben Shah. It is one of the organizations within the Jain Center of Southern California. Over the years, the Mandal has grown into an active group, which is involved with a number of religious activities; for example, performing pujas and organizing bhavna, bhakti and various pujans. In addition, the Mandal sponsors excursions to other Jain Temples, and organizes a monthly snatra puja, a pratikraman on chaudas, and the ayambil oli. The members of the Mandal also visit the homes of the Jain Center members to perform puja at the request of the homeowners.
The goal of the Mandal is to inspire and attract younger members to join the organization. The members of the Mandal are actively involved in raising funds for the Jain Bhavan expansion project and other events. All the money collected from pujas and other activities is donated to the Jain Center Building Fund.
The current Mahavir Mandal Committee includes: President: Padmaben Shah Vice President: Nisha Javeri Treasurer: Geeta Khona Secretary: Divya Gangar Members: Pravina Shah, Niruben M. Shah, and Veena J. Shah Past President: Savita Mehta
Learning the meaning behind the Sutras has given me a deeper faith in God.
Khusboo Shah, 17
