Jain Digest 2015 06

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

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JAIN DIGEST
Jainism in Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometers (605.7 sq. mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in Central Thailand, and has a population of over 8 million. At present, there are 500 Jain families in Thailand. Many of them started arriving since 1984. They came for business like diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones. In 1990, Mogha family, Mahendrasingji Dagha, Himmatbhai Zaveri, Ashokbhai Zaveri, Bharatbhai Shah, Atulbhai Jogani and many others joined the community.
Jain temple was operating in rented premises since 1997. In December 1999 Pratishtha ceremony was performed for Shree Sambhavnath temple. This pratimaji was given by Zaveri vad, Ahmedabad. This is supposed to be 2250 years old. They got blessings from Pujya shree Chandrashekhar Maharaj.
Activities: Daily Ashtaprakari pujan. Snatra puja, Sashvat ayambil oli, chaudas pratikraman, celebration of Paryushan, Pathashala for kids are some of the activities. At present, Shree Darshanaben Nayanbhai Shah lives in Bangkok. She is having a continuous Atham tap. Currently, she has completed 1,850 Atham tap. Contact information: 191/24, SOI PUTH OSOT, Suriyawongse road, Bangkok-10500, Thailand. Temple phone +6626315176
Shree 1008 Digambar Jain Temple:
In Bangkok, there are 70-100 Digambar Jain families. In April 2004, Shree Nirmalkumar Sethi had visited Bangkok and had given an inspiration to construct a Digambar Temple. In 2007 three story structure was constructed. Pratishtha of Jin Vitarag bimb of 1008 Mahavir swami was performed. In 2008, the chaturdig sthambh was installed. All four Jin bimbs are of Mahavir swami. In 2009, the Jinalay was expanded in to the adjoining property making a bigger prayer hall. The Jin bimb and prayer hall are located on the 2nd floor. 3rd floor is open hall for swadhyaya. Activities include Celebrations of Daslakshana Parva , Mahavir Janma and Nirvana Kalyanak and perform various puja. Kida Pathashala gets conducted regularly. Projects like, Ahar Dan, Gau Dan, Helping unprivileged children and elders. Ayurveda camp, Blood donation are undetaken
Contact: #143/3, Soi Putha Osoth, off Mana Set Road Near K. Building Apartment, Suriwong. Bangrak, Bang kok-10500, Thailand phone 22337894, DJF. Website. www.djfmandir. blogspot.com 3 Ghar Derasar
Shree Naminathji: Nayanbhai Shah 11/13 Baan sathorn golden legend, Kalphaphrk road, Chomthong, bangkok 10150, Thailand Tel no. 0817116786
- Shree Shantinath: Devangbhai S. Sanghavi, 315/441 fortune Condo 4, Sathu pradit soi 19. Yanawa, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: 0819389384
Shree Parshvanath: Shaivilbhai Shah Lumpini Place, water cliff, Tower C, block 31, 14th floor, Narathiwas Soi24, Bangkok, Thailand Tel : 0817116786 Compiled with the help of Bangkok Jain sangh
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