Jain Digest 2005 11

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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SOUTHEAST
Surendra Shah, Regional Editor
ORLANDO, FL
Jain Society of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida celebrated Paryushan Parva and Das Laxna in its new Jain Temple / Upashray. Samniji graced the occasion, gave lectures and Sapna Darshan ceremony took place on September 12th. Over 150 people from all over Florida participated. During the Parva, one of the youngest member, Bhavya Sheth, age 10, did Atthai (8 Upvas). Bhavya is the first boy in Florida to do Atthai at this young age. Also there were several tapsvis with 16 Upvas, 8 Upvas and other tapsyas. Parnas were held in Orlando and also at South Daytona Beach. During the year scholars such as, Shri Dhirajbhai Pandit, Smt. Sunandaben Vora, Smt. Tarlaben Doshi and Shri Nautambhai Vakil visited the center.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
The Paryushana Parva was celebrated in the presence of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji. His visit follows the earlier visit of Pramodaji Chitrabhanu. After Paryushana Parva, Das Laxana Parva was celebrated. This year saw had the largest number of tapasvis in all age groups. The center is discussing the frame work for the creation of the board of trustees.
WEST
Chandrakant Parekh,, Regional Editor
LOS ANGELES, CA
Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) celebrated the Paryushan and Das Laxana with the guidance of Shri Narendrabhai Nandu, Shri
Chitrabhanuji and Shri Bharat Shah. A phenomenal success of this year's Paryushan celebrations is highlighted by the fact that over $2 million were pledged for the new Jain Bhavan which is now under construction. Two families Dr. Manibhai/Savitaben Mehta and Harshadbhai/Rekshaben Shah - pledged to donate $751,000..
A charity gala performance to raise funds for the New Jain Bhavan was organized on October 31 and featured Dr. Mallika Sarabhai, a renowned Kuchipudi and Bharat Natyam dancer, and Kavita Murti Deshpande, a mesmerizing singer of film songs. A Bhaktamar Stotra Aradhana was performed on November 25, the Thanksgiving Day, to pray for peace through out the world. Kartiki Poonam was celebrated on November 27. Diwali was celebrated November 12-13 with a program of Panch Kalyanak Puja, Chopra Pujan, and bhavna.
Construction of Phase I of the new Jain Bhavan is nearly completed and inauguration will be planned in early 2005. The exterior of the building is constructed of superbly carved Jesalmer yellow limestone from India and reflects graceful features of a traditional Jain temple. Various artifacts for the interior are being designed in India and will include paintings, murals, tapestries, sculptures, and other media to depict the religion, art, history, culture, heritage, and Jain way of life. Donations for this noble project are always needed and can also be made using credit cards.
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Information about forthcoming programs and regular activities are posted on JCSC's website www.jaincenter.net. For additional information, please Rameshbhai Doshi, JCSC President, at 714/995-8914 or rcdoshi@yahoo.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Jain Center of Northern California celebrated the 4th Pratishtha Anniversary (Mahotsav) on August 2022 with a program of Bhavana Bhakti
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by Sri.Chetan Gadhavi from India, a Panch Kalyanak Vidhan and Snatra Pooja followed by Adhar Abhishek (18 Abhishek) Pooja for Gabhara and Bhomati Pratima including Dev and Devi. 18 Abhishek (Adhar Abhishek) Pooja is performed to eliminate all impurities (Ashatna) collected throughout the year. A program of Garba-Raas was arranged in the evening. An annual Shikhar Dhwaj changing ceremony was included within the Sattar Bhedi Pooja (17 different kinds of Poojas) Nearly 600 members attended the 3day Mahotsav and donated over $ 30,000.
Paryushan and Das Lakshan Mahaparvas were celebrated with a multitude of activities that attracted many devotees to the temple. Sri Vasantbhai Khokhani, the visiting scholar delivered lectures on various topics relating to Paryushan, with an emphasis on Shrimad Rajchandra's message. Dr. Sudarshan Lal Jain educated the audience with his lectures during Das Lakshan. Jayesh Khona, the resident Panditji led the Kalpasutra Vanchan. This year the Paryushan activities were spread over two months, the attendance to the Pratikramans being spread as well. Dr. Sudarshan Lal Jain inaugurated the painting exhibition by the father-daughter team of Yogendra Sethi and Surbhi Pandya on Jainism during Das Lakshan Parva.
A first Interfaith Conference organized on October 9 was attended by representatives of various religions - Islam, Judaism. Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism.
Information about forthcoming programs and regular activities are published in the "JCNC Darpan" newsletter and are posted on JCNC's website at www.jcnc.org. For additional information or to request a copy of the newsletter, please contact pr@jcnc.org.
SACRAMENTO, CA
Jain Center of Greater Sacramento (JCGS) celebrated the Paryushan Mahaparva under the guidance of
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