Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Aayambil Oli
(March 25 to April 2, 2026)
Jains worldwide observe Navpad Ayambil Oli for nine days, twice a year. During the nine days, Jain do Aaradhana of Dev (arihant and sidha), Guru (Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhu), and Dharma tatva (Darshan, Gyan, Charitra, and Taap).
JCNC is pleased to announce Shashwati Chaitra Maas Navpad Ayambil Oli from Mar 25 to April 2, 2026, followed by Parna on April 3, 2026.
Please sign up for each day you wish to do Ayambil at JCNC. If you plan to do Ayambil at home with Togo meals from JCNC, please write “TOGO” in the comment section. JCNC invites you to sponsor Ayambil Oli. Sponsorship opportunities are available for entire Oli or individual days.
Ayambil and Sponsorship Signup |
Daily Snatra Pooja Signup |
Important Instructions for the Aayambil Oli Tapasvis:
- Pakshal pooja at 7:00 am everyday.
- Men’s pratikraman will be led by Darshilbhai Gala in Meditation room A.
- Women’s pratikraman will be led by Meenaben Shah in Class room A/B.
Program Schedule:
| Day (Date) | Snatra Pooja | Navpad Pooja | Pratikraman (Men and Women) |
Evening Lecture |
| Mar 24 | – | – | – | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 1 (Mar 25) | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | – | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 2 (Mar 26) | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | – | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 3 (Mar 27) | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | – | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 4 (Mar 28) | – | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 5 (Mar 29) | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | – | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 6 (Mar 30) | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | – | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 7 (Mar 31) | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm | |
| 8 (Apr 1) | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | 6:00 pm (Chaudas) | 8:00 to 9:30 pm | |
| 9 (Apr 2) | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:00 to 9:30 pm |
Ayambil Oli Swadhyay Sessions:
We are pleased to announce that JCNC and JCSC are jointly conducting Swadhyay during Ayambil oli.
Lecturer: Pravinbhai Jamnalal Sanghvi
Format: Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 983 649 9776 Password: 965820
Date: Mar 24 to April 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (daily).
ZOOM Link to Join
Navpad Aaradhna Vidhi (Do it yourself):
This vidhi can be performed by anyone, including those who are unable to participate in ayambil.
| Day (Date) | Pad | Color | Kayotsarga, Khamasana, Swastik, Pradakshina |
Jaap
(20 Navkarvali each day) |
|
| 1 (Mar 25) | Arihant | White | 12 each | Aum Rhim Namo Arihantanam | |
| 2 (Mar 26) | Siddha | Red | 8 each | Aum Rhim Namo Siddhanam | |
| 3 (Mar 27) | Acharya | Yellow | 36 each | Aum Rhim Namo Aayariyanam | |
| 4 (Mar 28) | Upadhyay | Green | 25 each | Aum Rhim Namo Uvazayanam | |
| 5 (Mar 29) | Sadhu | Black | 27 each | Aum Rhim Namo Loe Savva Sahunam | |
| 6 (Mar 30) | Darshan | White | 67 each | Aum Rhim Namo Dansanassa | |
| 7 (Mar 31) | Gyan | White | 51 each | Aum Rhim Namo Nannasa | |
| 8 (Apr 1) | Charitra | White | 70 each | Aum Rhim Namo Charittassa | |
| 9 (Apr 2) | Taap | White | 50 each | Aum Rhim Namo Tavvasa | |