Wed., December 17: Posh Dashmi starts which is Shri Parswanath's Janma Kalyanak. On this occasion, we will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashana. Details below.
Thu., January 1: New Year Snatra Puja and Jaap. We will be celebrating the new year with Snatra Puja followed by Swamivatsalya (Lunch). Jaap will start at 9.00 a.m. RSVP to follow.
Please contact Padma Ben (714) 670-7854 to pledge for Snatra Puja ($251).
Life Time Tithis
December 2014 and January 2015 12/14 - Shah, Dr. Jaykumar & Ramila - Punyatithi of Lilaben Harilal Shah 12/15 - Jhaveri, Kalpesh & Roopa - Wedding of their son Harsh and Poonam
1/1 Vadecha Vipin & Jyoti-Punyatithi of Lilavatiben Devdhibhai Vadecha
1/13 Shah Nilesh & Krina-Dedicated to Vimlaben Ratilal
1/20 Parekh Ketan & Bhavna-dedicated to Kamlaben Parekh
1/21 Shah Kamlaben K Shah & family-Dedicated to Kirtichandra N Shah
1/24 Sheth Harshad & Bharti-Memory of Shri Harshadbhai Sheth
Send a photograph of your loved one to Narendra Maniar at . Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information or questions.
The Importance of Posh Dashmi
The Posh Dashami Festival celebrates the birth kalyank of Shri Parshvanath. It is one of the most important festivals within our Jain community. During this festival, we worship Shri Parshvanath for three days in the month of Magshar Vadi 9, 10 and 11, which falls on December 16, 17 and 18, respectively. Shri Parshvanath's birth kalyank is on 17th Magshar Vadi 10 also known as Posh Dashmi.
The festival can be celebrated by observing three Ekasanas - first day sugared water, second day kheer and third day full lunch; or by observing three days of complete fast (attham).
For this occasion, JCSC will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashanas. Snatra Puja will start at 9.30 a.m.
Please contact Padma Ben if you are interested in sponsoring a Snatra and/or any of the 8 Pujas.
Thank you to all those that have registered for the Logassa Challenge.
We encourage you to take time over the upcoming holiday period to practice the Logassa Sutra and start the new year by coming in and reciting the sutra to one of our judges. They will be available between 9:30 am - 1:30 pm on pathshala days in the cultural complex.
Are you hitting trouble spots in pronunciation or remembering the words? Try to practice the Logassa once a day using many of the audio and visual tools available on the Logassa Page. Check out the Karaoke Style Power Point Presentation: Click Here.
Over 180 people have registered so far for the challenge and 25 have completed the challenge. We still have a long way to go towards our target. If you have not yet registered, inspire yourself to sign up for the challenge and benefit from learning to recite the Logassa. Complete the challenge and help us fill up our Logassa board.
"A little practice and determination can lead to success for a lifetime!"
Wellness Program - Week 29
For the upcoming weekly challenge we are challenging the participants to "do a set of balance exercises everyday.” Our balance deteriorates as we age, so it's important to incorporate balance training into your fitness regimen now. At any age, remember to start off slow and build up to more intense exercises. You will truly feel muscles working you've never felt before, so you want to make sure to not over-do it at first. For more information and to participate in the challenge, click here.
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