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Vidhan, Kalasharohan and Dhwjarohan on Bedi, Bhandal and Chhatra Adoration on Murtis, Abhishek and Shantidhara of all Pratistith murtis on June 15th. Upadhyay Jaykumarji performed the Vishwa Shanti Maha Yagna and Shantipath the same afternoon. On June 16th there was a Jal Yatra in the morning followed by Upashraya/Sthanak Pat Sthapan vidhi, in presence of Acharya Chandnaji, Shri Atmanandji, Samaniji Charitya Pragnaji, Samaniji Shukul Pragnaji, Shri Nalinbhai Kothari, Shri Roopchandji and other scholars.
Swetämbar Pratistha days were June 17th & 18th. On the afternoon of June 17th, Abhisheks of all murtis was performed. On Saturday the 18th Pratistha of all the murtis was carried out by Shri Narendrabhai Nandu and Naresh S. Shah with the blessings of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Muni Jin Chandraji (Triputi Bandhu), Shri Amrendra Muniji, Pandit Dhirajbhai Mehta, Shri Rajendra Dalal, Padma Shri Kumarpal Desai, and many other distinguished guests. JAINA President Anop Vora and Vice President Kirit Daftary were also present. The Dwar Udghatan of the Swetämbar Temple followed by the Sattar Bhedi Poojan was performed on Sunday the 19th
Earlier on June 17th, at the Dadawadi, Adhar Abhishek celebration of Shri Jin Kushal Suri Maharaj and Shri Gurudev Charan was performed by Acharya Shri Jinchandra Suriji (Bikaner). Pratistha was celebrated on June 18th, with Shri Manoj Haran. In the Dhyan Mandir on June 17th, Shri Atmanandji presided over sthapna of Shri Mahavirswami Pratima and Chitrapat of Shrimad Rajchandra, in the presence of Gurudev Rakeshbhai Zaveri, Shri Shantibhai Kothari, Shri Nalinbhai Kothari and other scholars. Smt. Pikola and Shri Nimish Shah recited Atmasiddhi Shastra and Vachanamrut.
vatsalya with sumptuous meals were served twice everyday. More than 250 volunteers ensured the smooth and timely execution of the events. Visitors from many parts of the country had come to participate and shared the enthusiasm of this once-in-a-life-time event. Every evening there were scholarly discourses, cultural programs and Bhakti Sangeet programs. A colorful and very informative Souvenir was published on this occasion with congratulatory messages from the President Bush, Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Pataki, Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton, Chief Minister of Gujarat: Narendra Modi, Congressman Gary Ackerman and many Jain Scholars.
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The management backed by a committed team of volunteers effectively managed the challenges of June 18th, The Temple was completely filled by the ghee boli families, various office holders, leaders of all the Traditions and dignitaries. Another thousand people were accommodated at the St. John's University where the Mahotsav events were displayed through a live web-cast. Throughout the Mahotsav, ample parking and transportation between the Temple and the University was provided.
The success of the event was possible because of many months of meticulous planning, where the details were articulated, and tasks delegated to volunteers. The team had done detailed planning for guest accommodation, transportation, security, food, and medical assistance. The dedicated volunteers worked around the clock to ensure smooth flow of events. The management had planned the events respecting the different traditions and the sensitivities of the members. The evening cultural programs and the dinners were held at St. John's University. The local talent put a tremendous display of cultural programs to entertain the audience; clearly the countless hours of practice had paid off.
The Jain Center of America New York is very proud
to have not only build a unique temple, but a House that inspires the messages of Jins, supporting the various Jain traditions. There is true unity in diversity at the New York Jain Center. This temple is truly a "A Teerth", yes, a "Teerth" outside India fulfilling the religious needs of all Jains. If you are ever in New York City, JCA - Jain Center of America, cordially invites you to visit this Temple. Please visit our web site: www.nyjaincenter.org
All the ceremonies were carried out very dutifully
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at each event. Many events were broadcasted live on internet
and relayed to a remote site on a large screen. Shahadharmik
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