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SUMMARY:Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Ayambil Oli (March 25 to April 2\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Aayambil Oli\n(March 25 to April 2\, 2026)\n\nJains 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).   \nJCNC is pleased to announce Shashwati Chaitra Maas Navpad Ayambil Oli from Mar 25 to April 2\, 2026\, followed by Parna on April 3\, 2026.  \nPlease 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.  \n\n\n\n\nAyambil and Sponsorship Signup \n\n\nDaily Snatra Pooja Signup\n\n\n\n\nImportant Instructions for the Aayambil Oli Tapasvis: \n \n\nPakshal pooja at 7:00 am everyday.\nMen’s pratikraman will be led by Darshilbhai Gala in Meditation room A.\nWomen’s pratikraman will be led by Meenaben Shah in Class room A/B. \n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\nDay (Date)\nSnatra Pooja \nNavpad Pooja\nPratikraman\n(Men and Women)\nEvening Lecture\n\n\nMar 24\n–\n–\n–\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n1 (Mar 25)\n10:00 am to 11:30 am\n–\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n2 (Mar 26)\n10:30 am to 12:00 pm\n–\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n3 (Mar 27)\n10:30 am to 12:00 pm\n–\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n4 (Mar 28)\n–\n9:30 am to 12:00 pm\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n5 (Mar 29)\n10:00 am to 11:30 am\n–\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n6 (Mar 30)\n10:00 am to 11:30 am\n–\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n7 (Mar 31)\n10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n8 (Apr 1)\n10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\n6:00 pm (Chaudas)\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n9 (Apr 2)\n10:30 am to 12:00 pm\n\n6:15 pm\n8:00 to 9:30 pm\n\n\n\nAyambil Oli Swadhyay Sessions:\nWe are pleased to announce that JCNC and JCSC are jointly conducting Swadhyay during Ayambil oli. \nLecturer: Pravinbhai Jamnalal Sanghvi\nFormat: Online via Zoom  Meeting ID: 983 649 9776 Password: 965820\nDate: Mar 24 to April 2\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (daily). \nZOOM Link to Join\nNavpad Aaradhna Vidhi (Do it yourself): \nThis vidhi can be performed by anyone\, including those who are unable to participate in ayambil.  \n\n\n\nDay (Date)\nPad\nColor\nKayotsarga\,\nKhamasana\,\nSwastik\,\nPradakshina\nJaap \n(20 Navkarvali each day)\n\n\n1 (Mar 25)\nArihant\nWhite\n12 each\nAum Rhim Namo Arihantanam\n\n\n2 (Mar 26)\nSiddha\nRed\n8 each\nAum Rhim Namo Siddhanam\n\n\n3 (Mar 27)\nAcharya\nYellow\n36 each\nAum Rhim Namo Aayariyanam\n\n\n4 (Mar 28)\nUpadhyay\nGreen\n25 each\nAum Rhim Namo Uvazayanam\n\n\n5 (Mar 29)\nSadhu\nBlack\n27 each\nAum Rhim Namo Loe Savva Sahunam\n\n\n6 (Mar 30)\nDarshan\nWhite\n67 each \nAum Rhim Namo Dansanassa\n\n\n7 (Mar 31)\nGyan\nWhite\n51 each\nAum Rhim Namo Nannasa\n\n\n8 (Apr 1)\nCharitra\nWhite\n70 each\nAum Rhim Namo Charittassa\n\n\n9 (Apr 2)\nTaap\nWhite\n50 each\nAum Rhim Namo Tavvasa
URL:https://jcnc.org/event/shashwati-chaitra-maas-shri-navpad-ayambil-oli-march-25-to-april-2-2026/
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SUMMARY:26th JCNC Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:JCNC’s 26th Anniversary\n(July 31 to August 2\, 2026)\n  \n \nThe 26th anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) is a sacred milestone\, commemorating 26 years of devotion\, unity\, and dedication to Jain principles. This auspicious celebration offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in Jain dharma through pujas\, bhakti\, and spiritual teachings\, while honoring the legacy of those who built JCNC as a sanctuary of faith. By coming together\, we uphold the spirit of Sadharmik Vatsalya\, strengthening our Sangh and ensuring that the spiritual foundation of JCNC continues to guide future generations. Join us in celebrating this blessed occasion and renewing our shared commitment to Jain values. \n  \n 
URL:https://jcnc.org/event/26th-jcnc-anniversary/
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SUMMARY:2026 JCNC Paryushan & Das Lakshan Mahaparva
DESCRIPTION:JCNC\nParyushan & Das Lakshan Mahaparva 2026\nParvaadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva & Das Lakshan Mahaparva\n\n\n\n\n			\n			 \n\n\n\n\nPranam and Jai Jinendra\, \nWe invite you to join us for a spiritually uplifting journey of introspection and self-purification as we celebrate Parvaadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva and Das Lakshan Mahaparva — the crown jewels of Jain festivals — at JCNC. \nThese sacred observances culminate in Samvatsari and Kshamavani\, dedicated to forgiveness and self-reflection. They offer us a unique opportunity to cleanse our souls\, shed accumulated karma\, deepen our introspection\, practice kshamapana (forgiveness)\, and engage in activities that promote spiritual growth and soul purification. \nTo make these auspicious celebrations meaningful and accessible to everyone\, JCNC has organized an array of religious programs and activities for our community. We warmly encourage you and your family to participate and take maximum Dharma Labh.\nPlease see the detailed program schedule below and plan your participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\n🙏 Paryushan & Das Lakshan Schedule\n\n \n\nEvent / Activity\nDate(s)\n\n								 \n\nParyushan\n									Swetambar Murtipujak\, Sthanakvasi\, and Terapanth Traditions\nTuesday\, September 8 –\n									Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n\n								 \n\nSapna Ceremony\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n									1:00 PM\n\n\nSamvatsari\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n\n\nTapasvi Parna\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026\n\n								 \n\nTerapanth Tradition\nTuesday\, September 8 –\n									Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n\n\nDaily Morning Meditation\nDaily\n									6:00 AM – 7:00 AM\n\n								 \n\nShrimad Rajchandra Tradition – Paryushan\nWednesday\, September 9 –\n									Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026\n\n\nSapna Ceremony – Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n									9:00 AM\n\n\nSamvatsari – Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026\n\n\nParna – Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n\n								 \n\nDigamber Tradition – Das Lakshan\nWednesday\, September 16 –\n									Friday\, September 25\, 2026\n\n\nSugandh Dashmi\nMonday\, September 21\, 2026\n\n\nAnant Chaturdashi\nFriday\, September 25\, 2026\n\n\nDigambar Parna\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026\n\n\nKshamavani\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026\n\n								 \n\nTapasvi Bahuman\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026\n\n								 \n\nChaitya Paripati – All Traditions\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026\n\n\n\n						 \n\n\n\nView Full Paryushan Schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\n✨ Highlights of Religious Programs\n\n\n\n🙏 In-Person Daily Morning & Evening Pratikraman\n🌸 Daily Snatra Pooja\n\n\n📖 Daily Lectures by Visiting Dignitaries\n🍚 Daily Ekasna\n\n\n🌼 Sapna Ceremony\n🪔 Daily Aangi\n\n\n🎶 Bhakti Bhavana\n🙏 Tapasvi Parna\n\n\n👧 Kids Lectures & Activities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\n📝 Paryushan Schedule & Religious Signups\nThis year\, we will be distributing educational materials and stationery items as a gift to kids (no age criteria) at JCNC on the day when Shree Vardhman Kumar (Shree Mahavir Swami) is believed to go to school\, as per the Kalpasutra. \n						The gift will be distributed near the Samovasaran area on Sunday September 13th and Monday 14th at 8:30 PM. \n						Please RSVP using the Stationery Distribution Signup link below.\nImportant Signup Information \n						SAPNA SIGN-UPS OPEN AT 11:00 AM\n						Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 \n						Tapasvi Parna and Tapasvi Bahuman signups will be shared during Paryushan.\n						Paryushan Do’s & Don’ts worksheets for kids under 20 years of age will be shared before Paryushan. \n						 \n\n\n\n\nParyushan Schedule \n									View Schedule →\n\n\nSapna Signup \n									Sign Up →\n\n\n\n\nKesar Preparation Signup \n									Sign Up →\n\n\nSnatra Pooja\, Aarti\, Mangal Divo & Aangi \n									Sign Up →\n\n\n\n\nStationery Distribution Signup \n									RSVP →\n\n\nFood Sponsorship \n									Sponsor →\n\n\n\n\nKids Shibir Registration \n									Registration →\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\n🪔 Ghee Boli\n\n\n\nGhee Boli\nDate & Time\nNotes\n\n\nKalpasutra\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026\n									At around 11:00 AM\nThe family who takes the Kalpasutra Padhrava no Labh can take the Kalpasutra home on Friday and bring it back on Saturday morning by 8:30 AM.\n\n\nMahavir Prabhu Ghodiya Parnu\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n									Starting at 1:00 PM\nThe Labharthi family will take home the Ghodiya Parnu along with 14 Sapanaji on Sunday and bring it back for Sangh Darshan on Monday morning by 10:00 AM.\n\n\nBarsa Sutra\nMonday\, September 14\, 2026\n									At around 11:00 AM\nAll Labharthi families must be present in the Auditorium at 8:30 AM on Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\n🌟 Visiting Dignitaries\nJCNC is extremely delighted to announce the names of the dignitaries who will be visiting our center for Paryushan Mahaparva Aaradhana. We request all community members to take labh of their presence and make this Paryushan Mahaparva a truly memorable and spiritually uplifting experience for everyone. \n						 \n\n\n \n\n \n\n									Shree Pravinbhai Sanghvi\nVisiting Dignitary\n									Profile\n									 \n\n									 \n\n \n\n									Shree Dinesh Kumar Kothari\nVisiting Dignitary\n									Profile \n\n									 \n\n									 \n\n \nShree Pramodbhai Patel\nVisiting Dignitary \n\n									 \n\n									\n								\n								 \n \n\n \n\n									Shree Paritoshbhai Shah\nShasan Prabhavak\n									Profile \n									  \n\n									 \n\n \n\n									Dipal Didi\nShasan Prabhavak\n									Profile\n									 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n🙏 Paryushan Mahaparva  \n						May this sacred period inspire us all to turn inward\, seek forgiveness\, practice restraint\, and strengthen our commitment to spiritual growth. \n						Michhami Dukkadam \n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\n\nIn your seva\,\n                                                        Nitul Haria and Sandeep Gandhi\n						                                                        VP & CoVP of Religious Programs \n                                              If you have any questions\, please email  religious@jcnc.org  \n    Jai Jinendra 🙏\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n\n\n\nJCNC\n						Jain Community of Northern California\n						Paryushan & Das Lakshan Mahaparva 2026
URL:https://jcnc.org/event/2026-paryushan-and-das-lakshan-maha-parv/
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