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.
