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August 1 - August 5
Twenty-four years ago, August 2000 was a historical month not only for JCNC, but for the entire Jain community of North America when we celebrated inauguration and consecration (Prathista) of Jain Bhawan. Jain Bhawan houses the first Jain Temple in North America with Pran Prathisthit (Anjan Shalakha) Pratimas. Since then, every year in August we celebrate an anniversary event. Anniversaries are an important part of life. They remind us of important events – a momentous event on the calendar that matters to us.
JCNC respectfully invites Sakal Sangh to the 24th Pratishtha Anniversary Celebrations and Annual Dhwaja Ceremony from Thursday August 1st 2024 to Monday August 5th 2024 in the auspicious presence of Vidhikar Shri Pdt Hitesh bhai Shah and Shri Pdt Khem Chandji. Please note that the Dhwaja Ghee boli will happen in the Grand Bhavna on Saturday (August 3) night in person. Please join our programs at Bhavan and take dharma laabh!
We need volunteers for the planned Religious Events. Please sign up with the below and reach out to the Religious Team. Please come forward to support and help with the Preparation, set-up and clean-up.
Volunteer Signups for Religious Events
Signup Links are below and will open on Sunday, 21st July at 8:00 PM
Link for Anniversary Digambar Vidhan Signups
Link for Shri 108 Parshwanath Pujan Signups
Link For 18 Abhishek, Bring Your Own Pratima and Snatra Puja Signups
Link for Sattarbhedi Puja Signups
Link for Dhaja Procession SignUps
Link for Swamivatsalaya Sponsorship and Signups
Sadharmik Vatsalya Sign-ups
| RSVP for Sadharmik Vatsalya | Join Kitchen Volunteering WhatsApp Group |
Schedule & Religious Sign-up
Thursday, August 1
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Program |
Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
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Shri Sakal Tirth Samvedana by Shri Hitesh bhai Shah |
8:15 to 9:30 PM |
Bhakti Area | – |
We are very excited to perform Sakal Tirth Samvedana at JCNC. Shri Hitesh Bhai will explain each Gatha of this Sutra, and share the details of our Shashwat Tirths in Devlok, Madhya Lok & Patal lok in his unique and elegant stlye! His eloquent style will make this experience spiritual and memorable for all of us.
Friday, August 2
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Program |
Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
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Shri 108 Parshwanath Poojan by Shri Hitesh bhai Shah |
1:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
Upstairs | Link. |
| Sadharmik Vatsalya (Dinner) |
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM |
Parking lot |
RSVP |
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Musical Aarti led by Nitulbhai Haria |
7:45 PM to 8:10 PM |
Upstairs | |
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Bhakti Raas Garba led by Nitulbhai Haria and team |
8:15 to 10:00 PM |
Auditorium |
Saturday, August 3
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Program |
Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
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Shri Panch Parmeshti Vidhaan led by Pdt. Khemchand Jain |
8:00 to 11:30 AM. |
Upstairs | Link |
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Sadharmik Vatsalya (Lunch) |
12:00 to 1:30 PM |
Parking lot |
RSVP |
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Snatra Puja |
12:30 to 1:00 PM |
Upstairs | Link |
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Adhar Abhishek Poojan led by Shri Hitesh bhai Shah |
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
Upstairs |
Link |
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Adhar Abhishek Poojan – Bring your Own Pratima |
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
Auditorium or |
Link |
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Sadharmik Vatsalya (Dinner) |
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM |
Parking lot | RSVP |
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Chaudas Pratikraman |
6:15 to 8:45 PM |
Auditorium and Classroom A/B |
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Grand Bhavna, Dhwaja Bolis led by Nitulbhai & Hiteshbhai followed by musical aarti & mangal divo |
7:45 PM – 10:30 PM |
Upstairs |
Sunday, August 4
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Program |
Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
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Shri Indra Dhwaja Poojan led by Pdt Khem Chandji |
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
Upstairs | Link |
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Snatra Puja |
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
Upstairs |
Link |
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Sattarbhedi Pooja led by Pdt Shri Hitesh Bhai Shah |
9:15 AM to 11:00 AM |
Upstairs | Link |
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Dhwaja Ashtaprakari Pooja |
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Auditorium |
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Procession (upstairs in temple) |
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
Upstairs |
Link |
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Bakula Puja |
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Roof | |
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Dhwaja – All Three Dhwajas |
12:10 PM to 12:39 PM |
Downstairs Front Side |
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Sattarbhedi Pooja continue & Aarti / Divo / Shanti Kalash |
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM |
Upstairs |
Link |
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Sadharmik Vatsalya (Lunch) |
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
Parking Lot |
RSVP |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti by Shri Pramod Patel |
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
Bhakti Area |
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Aangi Darshan |
Evening |
Upstairs |
Monday, August 5
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Program |
Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
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Dwar Opening |
6:15 AM |
Upstairs | |
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Abhishek & Puja |
6:40 AM Onwards |
Upstairs |
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About our Vidhikars
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Shri Hiteshbhai Shah is very well known Teacher, Vidhikar and Pravanchan Kar from Baroda, India. For more than 20 years, he has been leading numerous Anjan Shalaka Pratishtha programs and Bhakti Anusthans all over the world. With his deep knowledge of Jainism and his effective speeches. he has also been leading Paryushan, Ayambil Oli and other programs across the globe. Despite his busy schedule, he provides services as a Jain Teacher in Vadodara Pathshala. It is our pleasure to welcome Shri Hiteshbhai Shah as this year’s Anniversary Mahotsav Dignitary. |
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Profile of Vidhikar Shri Pandit Khemchandji Jain Dr. Pt. Khem Chand Jain is Pratishthacharya and has his PhD in Jainism. He conducts Jain panchkalyanak pratistha, Shanti Vidhan puja and performs pujas for various occasions like Graha Pravesh etc. He has been performing Jain Vidhans in India and abroad for the last 50 years. He is a disciple of Acharya 105 Shri Vidya Sagar Ji Maharaj. He is currently residing in Fremont California and a life member of Jain Center of Northern California. |
Taresh Parekh & Parag Shah
VP & Co-VP of Religious Programs
For questions, contact religious@jcnc.org