Jain Center of America NY 2005 06 Pratishtha

Author(s): Jain Center of America NY
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY

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The evening of Saturday, June 11, 2005 started with religious discourse by Muni Shri Jinchandraji and followed by cultural program which was enjoyed by all the present with performance of ANANDRANG A dance ballet (Nritya Natika) depicting the Swapan Darshan by Trishala Mata and different types of dances on various religious Stavans.
Similarly evening cultural program of Sunday June 12, 2005 started with religious discourse by Padmashri Kumarpal Desai was followed with unique performance of BHAKTAMAR A dance ballet on philosophy of Bhaktamar Stotra with music and melody alongwith dances like Ghoomar, Tippani, Mataki and Raas etc.
Girls & boys of our own community under the able guidance & direction of Smt. Alka Shah and Dr. Sandhya Purecha a Bharatnatyam Exponent & Choreographer from Bombay, India and members of Cultural Committee performed the beautiful Cultural Programs of both the above days.
Day Four Monday, June 13, 2005
The followers of Swetambar tradition started with Kumbh Sthapan by Dr. Dilipbhai & Dr. Dipikaben Shah followed by Akhand Deep Sthapan, Manekstambh Sthapan & Dwar puja by Sanghpati families (Family of Shri Pravinbhai & Jyotsnaben Shah and Family of Smt. Hiraben Chandulal Shah) at Shri Mahavirswami Temple. Various Poojans like Das Digpal Poojan, Sol Vidyadevi Poojan, Ashtamangal Poojan and Jwara Ropan followed the above. Navgrah Poojan was performed in the afternoon. About (50) fifty couples participated in performance of this Poojan on fifty separate Yantras.
The followers of Digambar tradition started the day with Dhwjarohan (Flag hoisting) in the compound of the building followed by Mangal Kalash Sthapna, Indra Pratishtha and Saklikaran Shanti Jap (11,000 Japs). Panch Parmesthi Vidhan was performed in the afternoon.
The followers of Shrimad Rajchandra started their ceremony by Swadhyay with Shri Atmanandji.
The followers of Shri Dadawadi started with Kumbh Sthapna, Akhand Deep Sthapan, Manekstambh Sthapan, Dwar puja, Jwara Ropan and various other Poojans,
Swamivatsalya lunch was in the Temple and Dinner was at St. Johns University which was followed by religious discourse by Shri Dhirajlal Panditji, Acharya Shri Chandanaji & Samaniji and evening was celebrated with and Bhakti Bhavna and Rass-Garba at Gymnasium of St. John University followed the day.
Day Five Tuesday, June 14, 2005
This was the day of Rituals Poojans. Morning half started with Snatrapuja, Bhagavati Madal Poojan and Laghu Nandavrat Poojan at Shri Mahavirswami Temple and Abhishek, Shantidhara and Nitya Niyam Poojan at Shri Adinath Temple.
Shrimad group had Swadhyay in Art Gallery.
Digambar Tradition had colorful Ghat Yatra Mini Procession from DhwjStambh to Shri Adinath Temple. All the male participants were in orange puja clothing and the ladies (81) with orange saris and Ghat (Kumbh) on their head. Everybody was in a joyous mood. The atmosphere of temple was full of pious vibrations from chanting of Navkar Mantra. Bedi Sudhi and Yaagh Mandal Vidhan followed the yatra.
Swetambar Tradition had Shri Gautamswami Poojan in the after noon. All the participants were so much involved in the Poojan that they did not notice other activities going on in the temple.
Swamivatsalya Lunch was at Temple and Dinner was at St. Johns University. Religious discourse by Shri Roopchandji Maharaj & Sadhaviji Shilapiji followed by Bhakti Bhavna by Shri Narendra Nandu & party and Rass-Garba at Gymnasium of St. John University.
Day Six Wednesday, June 15, 2005
The day was very important for DIGAMBAR TRADITION, as it was the day for Murti Sthapna on Bedi. They performed Abhishek Shantidhara, Bedi Sudhi Sanskar by Pratisthacharya, Murti Sthapna, Kalasharohan and Dhwjarohan on bedi and Bhamandal and Chatra Adoration of Murtis. The above abhishek
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