Jain Digest 2007 11 2

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

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GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON
PARTICIPATION IN THE PRATISTHA MAHOTSAV AT THE JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Buena Park, California
Jain Center of Southern California has embarked on an ambitious project to construct a magnificent Jain Tirth in the City of Buena Park near Los Angeles. Construction of the Religious Complex (Derasar and Aradhana Hall) is under way and the Pratistha ceremonies and celebrations are tentatively scheduled for September 2008. Program details will be announced in the near future.
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Significant steps in the making of a Jain tirth include - carving of the Murti or Pratimaji by the Artisans; accepting of the Pratimaji (Murti Bharavanu"), Murti Pravesh in the Derasar, and finally Murti Pratistha a most significant aspect of a Jain's life for inviting and accepting the Tirthankar (Lord) to establish a permanent presence in one's soul (heart).
Jain Center of Southern California is very happy to invite and extend opportunities to every Jain in the USA and abroad for hands on participation in various aspects of these highly devotional and spiritually fulfilling ceremonies. Opportunities are available for:
Accepting of the Pratimaji (Murti Bharavanu"), carrying it in the procession, and Murti Pravesh of
> Mulnayak (Main Murti)-1
> Other Murtis - 4
> Bhamati Murtis - 34
(Takhti Pledge $41,000) (Takhti Pledge $31,000 each) (Takhti Pledge $17,000 each) (Takhti Pledge $15,000 each) Please contact us ceremonies
> Dev, Devis, and other idols -8 A limited number of Murti Pratistha slots Sanghpati to lead the procession and other Sponsors for various events, Swamivatslya, and souvenirs
Dr. Manilal Mehta Home: (714) 898-3156 Cell: (714) 813-8092 manilalmehta@msn.com
If you are interested in partaking any one or more of these opportunities, please kindly contact one of the following members who will be happy to provide you with additional information. Please make plans to join us in celebrating this historical joyous occasion.
(Takhti Pledge $31,000) Please contact us
Ashok Savla, President Home: (626) 287-6560 Cell: (626) 372-4246 assavla@yahoo.com
Yogesh Shah
Home: (714) 283-2232 Cell: (714) 936-5300 Yog8555@yahoo.com
Jain Center of Southern California, 8032 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, Ca 90621 www.jaincenter.net
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