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 […]

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). The festival will end with the observation of Samvatsari or Kshamavani, which means asking for forgiveness. It is time for […]