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Washington, D.C. The Pooja was held on May 10. It started at an auspicious moment at 12:00 p.m. and concluded at 5:30 p.m. It was followed by Aarti and Mangal Deep and Shanti Kalash.
Later in the evening, Gurdev Chitrabhanu and Mr. Shashikant Mehta delivered soul awakening speeches with an appeal to keep up with Jain activities.
Detroit, MI. Siddha Chakra Pooja was organized by the Jain Society of Detroit at Jeannette High in Sterling Heights on Sunday, May 14. First Snatra Pooja was performed by the members of the societe. From 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Siddha Chakra Pooja was carried out with the participation of the majority of the audience.
Dinner was served before the sunset.
Boston, MA. The Jain Society of Greater Boston organized Siddha Chakra Pooja on May 30 at its center. A large number of people participated in carrying out the process of Pooja Rituals.
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Rochester, NY. Rochester Jain Society has been a pioneer Jain organization in Western New York. Although it has a smaller membership, the Society has been active in the development and growth of Jain communities in North America. It has done a wonderful job locally and nationally. It has been in the forefront in the founding of Jain Federation, and in developing fellowship with other sister organizations.
The total family membership of Rochester Jain Society is about 37. Regularly they congregate for prayer and Pooja and very often, they organize speaking engagements by inviting people and personalities from outside. The Societe encourages youngsters to participate in Pooja performances
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