Jain Spirit 2001 12 No 09

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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THOUSANDS MEET IN CHICAGO
Nipul and Renuka Shah of San Diego, California, volunteered day and night for 6 months to build this replica Pavapuri Temple for the Jaina Convention.
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Hiren Surti marketing Jain Spirit at the convention
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Dr. Chandra Varia from Kentucky opening the convention
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The temple was made from polystyrene and was approximately 100 square metres, surrounded by water pools and fountains.
All delegates at the convention were moved by this artistic feat and donated $60,000 to the convention
Jain Spirit December 2001 February 2002
About 5,000 Jains from all over North America came together for the 11th Biennial JAINA Convention held at the Rosemont Convention Centre, near the O'Hare Airport in Chicago. The event lasted three days and included lectures, seminars, art and cultural exhibitions, workshops, a replica Pavapuri temple and various stalls selling Jain books, CD's and memorabilia. For young people there were special youth seminars and workshops and entertainment events such as a boat cruise over lake Michigan and a concert performed by local artists and Raas garba. Matrimonial events also took place for those young people looking for Jain partners. Many prominent non-Jain speakers attended including John Robbins, Cromwell Crawford, John Cort, Christopher Chapple and Rae Sikora. The entire event was organised by the local Jain society in conjunction with JAINA and the next convention will be held in July 2003.
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Women dancing at the opening procession
Keynote speakers and guests at the JAINA Convention.
Pictured from left to right are;
Mr. Bipin Parikh, current JAINA President, Bhattarakji, Father Valles, Dr. N.P Jain, Dr. Manibhai Mehta and Mr. Samprati Shah
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Grandchildren of JAINA President Dr. Mahendra Pandia, managing the JAINA booth
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