Jain Digest 2005 11

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

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sponsored by individual families and Stotras by a few of the youth. In keeping with the theme of the program, the Pathshala I class performed a Dandia/Rass program and they invited
very devotional SidhaChakra Poojan. Paryushan was celebrated with daily Swadhyay and Pratikraman. During Swapana Vidhi ceremony young (children) Tapasvis were hon- ored for their commitment to give up something during Paryushan.
General body of JCGP met for Swami Vatsalya following Paryushan, when new By-laws were approved. Executive committee also approved incorporating Jain Center of Greater Phoenix in the state of Arizona. Diwali Poojan was held among the presence of Inter Faith Community members.
Elections for new Executive committee and Board will be held during January 2005. For more information, please contact Mahendra Shah (President, JCGP) at 602-493-9745 or email: jain_phoenix@hotmail.com.
Swapana celebration followed by the Sangh lunch. All individuals who did Pratikraman actively participated in reciting the sutras. In October, the Sangh also attended Chaitya Paripati arranged by Jain Society of North Texas in Dallas. Diwali and New Year were celebrated with Bhavna, Jaap, Snatra ce Pooja, and Sangh dinner.
We wish all of you a Happy New Year. For more information about The Tulsa Jain Sangh, please contact Chandrakant Shah (president, TJS) at 918-258-4400 or email. chandrakantshahtjs@hotmail.com
REGIONAL NEWS.
ty to participate with them. The Pathshala II class performed a Khanjri dance as a celebration of the festivities. The program also brought our community together by having a potluck dinner followed by community Dandia.
Our Sangh also achieved another major milestone in our history, the selection of an official name, Jain Sangh of Greater Austin. This is the first step as our Sangh moves toward establishing ourselves as an official non-profit organization. In the coming months, we will finalize our charter and once approved by the Sangh, we will file for our new status. It is a very exciting time for our Sangh and the community.
For more information, please contact, Apurva Bhansali at (512) 7950740 apurva_bhansali@softexinc.com.
TULSA,OK
The members of the Tulsa Jain Sangh are thoroughly enjoying the new Jain Center. All the members successfully celebrated Paryushan, including
The Jain Sangh of Greater Austin celebrated Diwali on November 14 with our annual program. This year both the Pathshala I and II classes performed in front of the whole Sangh. In India, regardless of religious beliefs, Diwali is a time of celebration and community get together and this was the theme of our program this year. The program was started by Stavans
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