Jain Digest 2015 06

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

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JAINS IN AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
Indian migration to Australia has been relatively recent compared to other parts of the world like USA, UK and Africa. Indians started arriving in Australia more than fifty years ago. They were mostly Sikhs. They came to work on the banana plantations in Southern Queensland. A larger wave of Indians arrived about 25 years ago, just after
Australia abandoned its white only policy.
Today, the Indians that are migrating to Australia are mostly in the Science, technology, Engineering and Math fields. According to the 2006 Australian Census, 0.015 of people from Australia had specified Jainism as their primary belief.
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Sydney lies on the east coast of Australia. It has one of the largest natural harbors of the world and it is famous for the Sydney Opera Center.
Jain organizations in Sydney:
Shree Vitraag Jain Sangh (VJSS):
Shree Vitraag Jain Sangh was formed in June 2008. Today, they have more than 750 members and numbers are growing each year. With the help and inspiration of Munishree Jinchandraji, they performed first Snatrapuja & Mahavir janma Kalyanak mahotsav. In 2010-Gruh Jinalaya Pratistha was held. Mul-nayak is Shree Sankheshvar Parshvanath, other idols are Shree Aadinath and Mahavir Swami. This is located at 40 Darce Avenue, Lidocomb, NSW2141
As per President Manoj Sanghvi, they have recently bought a piece of land. Their dream is to have Shikharbandhi temple. This will be a unforgettable gift to the next generation in Australia. Contact: Manoj Doshi, infovitraag@yahoo.au
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