Editor Aparigraha Jain
Editor Carla Geerdes
Thursday, 24th August was a very special day. This evening, not only that Mrs. Nahata gave her wonderful performance with keyboard and voice, there were also two special social events to celebrate, two special anniversaries. One was the completion of the first year after birth, the other was the 26th wedding anniversary. The audience was delighted, and everybody was in high spirits, as the warm and heartily atmosphere made everybody feel at home.
Mrs. Nahata being felicitated for her performance
Ghia Banthia, sitting on her mother's lap at her father's side, happily smiling listened to the prayers of the Samanijis
Ghia is the first granddaughter of Nirmal and Pushpa Banthia, chairperson of JVB London's Women's Wing. They celebrated their grandaughter's birthday together with the community and offered the book 'Journey into Jain Agaams - Stories for the young' written by Sadhvishree Vishrud Vibha to all persons in the audience. Ghia is one of the first babies whose parents came regularly for Samanijis' spiritual prenatal service at JVB London. When she was born one year ago, the Samanijis rushed to the hospital to welcome her in the world. She is a very tall young lady full of spirits, highly enjoying life.
Pushpa Banthia (l) celebrating Ghia's birthday in the community
Ghia's mother had stitched 'Om Arham' on Ghia's white tee-shirt
Both grandfathers and her father talking with Ghia and Samani Pratibha Pragyaji
Arti and Aagam Jain celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary the same day
Samani Pratibha Pragyaji recited the wedding anniversary prayers for them
Pooja Jain (l), daughter of Arti and Aagam, Samani Pratibha Pragyaji, Samani Punya Pragyaji, Arti Jain, Aagam Jain