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We are pleased to announce the above event and invite all Saadharmi Brothers, Sisters to participate to add glory to this auspicious occasion. Bhoomi Poojan of our new Shikharbandhi Temple was performed on July 21, 1998 by Pundit Chimanlal Modi from India. We faced many problems including financial constraints during this period of one decade. But our determination to achieve the goal despite of many obstacles has fulfilled our dream after ten years.
JAIN SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY
PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV
November 27, 28, 29, 30. 2008
Our association was started during 1988 with about four Jain families in Tampa Bay area. As of today we have more than 125 Jain families. Our aim is to learn and promote Jainism throughout the region, so that our future generation understand and follow Jainism. We are in close contacts with most national and international organizations and we ascertain information about Jainism.
We whole heartedly invite to participate this event. Please mark above dates in your calendar.
For detailed information and Registration Form please visit our web site:WWW.JAINSOCIETYTAMPABAY.ORG and download the Registration Form.
Our email Address: INFO@JAINSOCIETYTAMPABAY.ORG
Our Temple is located at 5513-A Lynn Rd., Tampa, Florida 33625 Our mailing address: PO Box: 48302, Tampa, Florida 33647.
If you need further information, please contact:
1. Mr. Rupesh Shah, Chairman: Pratishtha Committee (813-765-0066)
2. Mr. Sanjiv Jain, President Jain Society and Co-Chair: Pratishtha Committee. (813-714-3555)
3. Dr. Dipak Shah, Co-Chair: Pratishtha Committee. (813-486-1074)
4. Mr. Bipin Shah, Co-Chair: Pratishtha Committee. (727-423-1455)
5. Mr. Mahendra Doshi (813-962-2487)
6. Mr. Chetan Shah (727-688-6149)
7. Dr. Ashwin Mehta (813-928-1922)
8. Mr. Hasmukh M. Shah (727-934-3255)
Highlight of the events:
Nov 27: Vidhan Mandal and Vidhi Vidhan for Bhagwan Adinath (Digamber Idol: one of the three main Idols)/ Bhavna and dinner.
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Nov 28: Pujans / 18 Abhishek pujan for main Idols and all 24 Tirthankar Idols/Chandra Darshan / Surya Darshan/Arti, Mangaldivo/
Shanti Kalash / coin ceremony/cultural program
Nov 29: Procession & Temple Pravesh / Pratishtha Mantochar / Pratishtha of all Idols / Ashta Prakari Puja / Kalash & Dhwaja ropan ceremony / 1st Arti & 1st Mangaldivo./ Shanti Kalash / Shanti Dhara
Nov 30: Jain Temple & Upashraya Udghtan / Abhishek / Chaitya Vandan / Puja.
- Hasmukh M Shah, Director: JAINA. Hasmukh33@yahoo.com
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