Chha Gau Yatra - 2024
2024-03-23
Fri Mar 22, 2024: Chha Gau Yatra Deri Labharthi Bahuman – Program Outline:

Program

Time

Location

RSVP

Swami Vatsalya Dinner
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dining Hall
Sign-Up: RSVP

Bahuman of Deri Labharthi families
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Bhakti Area

Arti and Mangal Divo
7:45 pm – 8:10 pm
Rang Mandap

Shatrunji Nadi Arti
8:15 – 8:45 pm
Samosaran area

Sat Mar 23: Chha Gau Yatra – Program Outline:

Bhav Yatra begins at 8:30 am from the main entrance (Glass door at Main St.)

Paal Sign-up

Religious Laabh Sign-up

Swami Vatsalya RSVP

Deri Sign-up

Sign-up

Drop-off Instructions

Thepla Sign-up

Prepare theplas at home & drop off at JCNC Kitchen before 10:00am on the event day, March 23rd, 2024.

Dry fruits Sign-up

Drop off dry fruits at JCNC Kitchen before 10:00 am on the event day, March 23rd, 2024.

JCNC Cricket League
2024-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Welcome to Jain Center of Northern California Cricket League Checkout this site for latest news and updates from Jain Center of Northern California Cricket League Powered by CricClubs
Venue – CPSC – 1110 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
Venue – Sea Breeze – 32600 Carmel Way, Union City

JCL Schedule

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
2024-04-14 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With immense joy and anticipation, Jain Center of Northern California, Education team is happy to celebrate Mahavir Janma Kalyanak this year on Sunday, April 14, 2024. This auspicious occasion not only commemorates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami but also serves as a platform for our Pathshala children to showcase their talents and dedication to our cherished principles. Let us come together as a community, united in our love for Jainism, to celebrate and honor Bhagwan Mahavir Swami and to nurture the talents and potential of our future generations.

Event Details:

Time

Activity

11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Lunch

12:45 pm
MJK Varghodo

1:00 pm – to 5:15 pm
Pathshala MJK performances

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available to support the event. Details are available on the sign-up page. Please sign-up and take Dharma Laabh.

MJK 2024 Sponsorship Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A9AD23A0F8C43-48704616-mjk2024
Swamivatsyalay Link: ​​https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A9AD23A0F8C43-48683585-mjk2024

Payment options – Zelle/Bank transfer: registration@jcnc.org / Paypal: tinyurl.com/JCNC-donate
LIVE TELECAST – LINK

Pranam,
MJK Leads – Yojana Choradia, Tapan Jain, Kunjal Shah,

Jayashree Shah & Pallavi Sancheti
VP of Education & Co-VP of Education

JCNC Anniversary (24th)
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-05
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 Aangi Signup
Link for Swamivatsalaya Sponsorship and Signups
Link For Jiv Daya Sponsorship

Sadharmik Vatsalya Sign-ups

RSVP for Sadharmik Vatsalya
Join Kitchen Volunteering WhatsApp Group

Schedule & Religious Sign-up
Thursday, August 1

Program

Time

Location

Sign-up

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

Program

Time

Location

Sign-up

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

Musical Aarti led by Nitulbhai Haria

7:45 PM to 8:10 PM

Upstairs

Bhakti Raas Garba led by Nitulbhai Haria and team

8:15 to 10:00 PM

Auditorium

Saturday, August 3

Program

Time

Location

Sign-up

Shri Panch Parmeshti Vidhaan led by Pdt. Khemchand Jain

8:00 to 11:30 AM.

Upstairs
Link

Sadharmik Vatsalya (Lunch)

12:00 to 1:30 PM

Parking lot

RSVP

Snatra Puja

12:30 to 1:00 PM

Upstairs
Link

Adhar Abhishek Poojan led by Shri Hitesh bhai Shah

1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Upstairs

Link

Adhar Abhishek Poojan – Bring your Own Pratima

1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Auditorium or
Classroom A/B

Link

Sadharmik Vatsalya (Dinner)

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Parking lot
RSVP

Chaudas Pratikraman

6:15 to 8:45 PM

Auditorium and
Classroom A/B

Grand Bhavna, Dhwaja Bolis led by Nitulbhai & Hiteshbhai followed by musical aarti & mangal divo

7:45 PM – 10:30 PM

Upstairs

Sunday, August 4

Program

Time

Location

Sign-up

Shri Indra Dhwaja Poojan led by Pdt Khem Chandji

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Upstairs
Link

Snatra Puja

8:30 AM to 9:15 AM

Upstairs

Link

Sattarbhedi Pooja led by Pdt Shri Hitesh Bhai Shah

9:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Upstairs
Link

Dhwaja Ashtaprakari Pooja

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Auditorium

Procession (upstairs in temple)

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Upstairs

Link

Bakula Puja

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Roof

Dhwaja – All Three Dhwajas

12:10 PM to 12:39 PM

Downstairs
Front Side

Sattarbhedi Pooja continue & Aarti / Divo / Shanti Kalash

12:45 PM to 1:30 PM

Upstairs

Link

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

Aangi Darshan

Evening

Upstairs

Monday, August 5

Program

Time

Location

Sign-up

Dwar Opening

6:15 AM

Upstairs

Abhishek & Puja

6:40 AM Onwards

Upstairs

About our Vidhikars

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.
For more details: https://www.hiteshvidhikar.com/#

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

Dhwaja Dands
2024-09-28 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Annual Picnic
2024-10-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re in good company

Bring your own chairs, canopy, sunscreen, hats, etc as it might be a hot and sunny day. We have arrangements for food, games, bounce house for kids and lots more!

YOUR Energy Makes a Difference
JCNC cultural team is very excited to annouce JCNC Summer picnic 2023 on Sunday June 18th 2023.

Everyone who likes to brighten the day of a child, a friend, or a senior, can volunteer at the picnic. Make new friends and strengthen your social ties as you bring miles of smiles to the JCNC community. Sign up Business Sponsorship to promote your business at JCNC summer PICNIC
Fee: Free for JCNC Members
$25 each for Non-Members and Member’s Guest.
Onsite registration at the picnic will be $30 per person for everyone.
Click here to become JCNC Member (For any questions about membership, email pr@jcnc.org)
Note: Please bring your own chairs, canopy, sunscreen, hats, etc as it might be a hot and sunny day. Picnic Details: To be shared
Volunteers: Please signup to volunteer at the picnic – We depend on volunteers to make this big event a success and fun for everyone. Please register to do your part here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PicnicVolunteer
Business Eligibility Checklist. – https://bit.ly/jcnc-business-eligibility

Logistics

Location:
Palms Pavilion Picnic Area Lake Elizabeth/Central Park,
40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
Time: 10:15AM – 6:30PM PDT
By signing up for this event you waive JCNC of any and all liability Waiver
Once you have signed up, JCNC has made it easy so you can pay through following payment options:
1. Sending electronic check through Zelle to finance@jcnc.org
2. Writing a check to JCNC
3. Mention JCNCPICNIC2023 in the notes/memo

Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Ayambil Oli (April 4 to April 12, 2025)
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-12
Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Ayambil Oli
(April 4 to April 12, 2025)

Shaswati Chaitra Maas Navpad Ayambil Oli is going to start on April 4th, Friday. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors for their support for the Shaswati Chaitra Maas Navpad Ayambil Oli. Khub Khub Anumodana:
Grand Sponsor: Dattaben Girishbhai Shah Family
Gold Sponsor: Kirtidaben Kiritbhai Bavishi Family
Signup here for Ayambil or to Sponsor for a Day or for all Nine days:
Important Instructions for the Ayambil Oli Tapasvis:
? Bring your own boiled water.
?️ Bring your own plate, bowls, glass, spoon, and napkin.
? Clean your personal dishes at home after Ayambil (no cleaning outside the kitchen due to city regulations).
? Ayambil observance with maun (silence) is encouraged.
? No pre-seat reservations. Dining room opens at 11:45 AM (first-come, first-served).
✅ RSVP at least 2 days in advance. Cancel via the sign-up link if needed.
? No “To Go” boxes on weekends.
We are looking for volunteers to sign up for making pudlas/dosas over the Weekends on April 5th, 6th and 12th. Recipes and signups are in this Google sheets (Click here). Please take the labh of making pudlas/dosas for all tapasvis.
Snatra Pooja Signup link (Nakro $101, multiple sponsors are welcome).
For other program details of the Navpad Ayambil Oli and Swadhyay Sessions click here

World Navkar Mantra Day
2025-04-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
World Navkar Mantra Day
Tuesday, April 8 @ 8 PM

? World Navkar Mantra Day ?
Schedule:
?️ Date: Tuesday, April 8
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
? Location: JCNC
Chant the Navkar mantra and create historical records. Let’s lead by example! Come and join with your family, friends, and colleague and encourage others to do the same. The more people we bring together, the stronger our message of peace will be?

JCNC Anniversary (25th)
2025-07-25 - 2025-08-05
WHY ATTEND
The 25th anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) is a profound milestone that celebrates 25 years of devotion, community, and the practice of Jain principles. This event is an opportunity to deepen your connection to Jain dharma through pujas, bhakti, and spiritual teachings, while honoring the legacy of those who built JCNC as a sanctuary of faith. By attending, you contribute to the continuation of Sadharmik Vatsalya, fostering unity and support within our Sangh, and ensuring that future generations can benefit from the spiritual foundation JCNC provides. Join us in celebrating this sacred milestone and renewing our collective commitment to Jain values.

ABOUT JCNC ANNIVERSARY
The 25th Anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) is a landmark celebration honoring 25 years of devotion, growth, and service to the Jain community. Established in 2000, JCNC has been a spiritual, cultural, and educational hub, home to the first Jain temple in North America with Pran Prathisthit Pratimas. This event reflects on JCNC’s achievements and looks ahead to its future, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural performances, educational workshops, and interfaith dialogues. It celebrates the dedication of its volunteers and leaders while inspiring the next generation to uphold Jain values and traditions, ensuring the community’s lasting vibrancy.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MAHA SANGHPATI

SANGHPATI

Girishbhai & Dattaben Shah

Chandni, Viral, Neev, Keev, and Priva Vora

Become a sponsor for JCNC’s 25th Anniversary celebration and highlight your brand to a vibrant and engaged community. Sponsorship opportunities provide a meaningful way to connect and contribute, ensuring the success of this milestone event. For more details, contact us at sponsorship@2025.jcnc.org.

Shwetamber Paryushan
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-27
?? Pranam and Jai Jinendra,
Get ready for the ultimate spiritual elevation and self-purification. The crown jewel of Jain festivals ParvaadhiRaj Paryushan Mahaparva and Das Lakshan Mahaparva will be celebrated with great enthusiasm at JCNC. The festivities will culminate with Samvatsari or Kshamavani, a sacred observance of forgiveness and self reflection, allowing us to cleanse our souls and shed accumulated karma.
Parvaadhi Raj Paryushan and Das Lakshan Mahaparva offer us an unique opportunity to deepen our introspection, practice kshamapana (forgiveness) and engage in actions that promote soul purification. In these auspicious periods, JCNC has organized an array of religious programs and activities for our community, ensuring everyone can participate and gain Dharma Labh, making these celebrations truly meaningful. Below please see a link to the detailed program schedule – please plan to attend and take labh!

Event/Activity

Date(s)

Paryushan (Swetambar Murtipujak,
Sthanakvasi,and Terapanth
Traditions)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 – Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Sapna Ceremony

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 at 1:00 PM

Samvatsari

Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Tapasvi Parna

Thurs, 28 Aug 2025

Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition, Paryushan

Thurs, 21 Aug 2025 – Thurs, 28 Aug 2025

Sapna Ceremony, Shrimad
Rajchandra Tradition

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 at 9:00 AM

Samvatsari, Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition

Thurs, 28 Aug 2025

Parna, Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition

Fri, 29 Aug 2025

Digamber Tradition – Das Lakshan

Thurs, 28 Aug 2025 – Sat, 6 Sep 2025

Sugandh Dashmi

Tue, 2 Sep 2025

Anant Chaturdashi

Sat, 6 Sep 2025

Digambar Parna

Sun, 7 Sep 2025

Kshamavani Pooja

Mon, 8 Sep 2025

Tapasvi Bahuman (All Tradition)

Sat, 13 Sep 2025

Chaitya Paripati (all tradition)

TBC

Highlights of Religious Programs

In Person Daily Morning & Evening Pratikraman

Daily Snatra Pooja

Daily lectures by visiting Dignitaries

Daily Ekasana & Swamivatslya (signup email will be sent separately)

Bhakti Bhavana

Sapna Ceremony

Daily Aangi

Tapasvi Parna

Kids lectures & activities

Paryushan Schedule and Religious Signups

This year, we will be distributing education materials/stationary items (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. The gift will be distributed near the Samovasaran area on Monday & Tuesday, August 25th and 26th at 8:30 PM. Please RSVP using the link provided below.

Paryushan Schedule

Sapna Signup

Daily Snatra Pooja Signup

Aarti-Mangaldio-Aangi Signup

Kesar Prep Signup

Stationary Distribution Signup

Sapna Signup opens at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025
ALL Other Sign-Ups open at 8:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Tapasvi Parna and Tapasvi Bahuman signups will be shared during the Paryushan.

Paryushan Do’s & Don’ts for kids under 20 Years age worksheets will be shared before Paryushan.

Ghee Bolis

Ghee Boli

Date & Time for Ghee Boli

Notes

Kalpasutra

Friday, August 22
At around 11:00 AM

The family who took Kalpasutra padhrava no labh can take Kalpasutra home on Friday, and bring it back on Saturday morning by 8:30 AM.

Mahavir Prabhu Ghodiya
Parnu

Sunday, August 24
starting at 1:00 PM

The Labharthi family will take home the Ghodiya Parnu along with 14 Sapanaji Sunday, and will bring it back for Sangh Darshan on Monday morning by 10:00 AM.

Barsa Sutra

Tuesday, August 26
At around 11:00 AM

All labarthi families must be present in the auditorium at 8:30 AM on August 27, 2025

Visiting Dignitaries

JCNC 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.

Shree Kamleshbhai Jota

Samani Dr. Riju Pragya ji

Samani Dr. Shreyas Pragya ji

Shasan Prabhavak Shree Partoshbhai Shah

Shasan Prabhavak Meghal didi Shah

Shree Kamleshbhai Jota

Samani Dr. Riju Pragya ji

Samani Dr. Shreyas Pragya ji

Shree Paritoshbhai Shah

Meghal didi Shah

In your seva,
Parag Shah and Nitul Haria
VP & CoVP of Religious Programs
If questions, please send email to religious@jcnc.org

Das Lakshan
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-15
Pranam and Jai Jinendra,
Get ready for the ultimate spiritual elevation and self-purification, the crown jewel of Jain festivals, ParvaadhiRaj Paryushan Mahaparva will be celebrated with great fervor at JCNC (Jain Center of Northern California).
JCNC has planned for many religious programs and have lined up activities for our community to participate in and take Dharma Labh to make Paryushan most rewarding. Detailed program schedules are given below. Please plan to attend and take Dharm Labh.

Chha Gau Yatra - 2026
2026-03-08 | Auditorium, United States
Cha Gau Bhav Yatra
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Chha Gau Yatra – 2026 at JCNC is scheduled on Sunday, March 8th, 2026.
More details on the event to follow soon.
Please contact religious@jcnc.org for any questions.

Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Ayambil Oli (March 25 to April 2, 2026)
2026-03-25 - 2026-04-02
Shashwati Chaitra Maas Shri Navpad Aayambil Oli
(March 25 to April 2, 2026)
Shashwati Chaitra Maas Navpad Aayambil Oli is going to start on March 25, Wednesday.
Signup sheet will be send via email and WhatsApp.
Important Instructions for the Aayambil Oli Tapasvis:

26th JCNC Anniversary
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02
JCNC’s 26th Anniversary
(July 31 to August 2, 2026)

The 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.

2026 Paryushan and Das Lakshan Maha Parv
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-25
Paryushan and Das Lakshan Maha Parv
(September 8 to September 25, 2026)

Pranam and Jai Jinendra,
Prepare for a period of profound spiritual upliftment and self-purification as the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) celebrates the most sacred Jain festivals—Parvaadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva and Das Lakshan Mahaparva—with great devotion and enthusiasm. These auspicious observances will culminate in Samvatsari (Kshamavani), a sacred day dedicated to forgiveness and deep self-reflection, offering us the opportunity to cleanse our souls and shed accumulated karma.
Parvaadhiraj Paryushan and Das Lakshan Mahaparva provide a unique opportunity for introspection, the practice of kshamapana (forgiveness), and engagement in spiritual disciplines that promote soul purification. During this holy period, JCNC has organized a comprehensive series of religious programs and activities for our community, ensuring that everyone can participate, experience Dharma Labh, and make these celebrations truly meaningful.
More details on the events to follow.
