Jain Center of Southern California
Saturday - Sunday Upcoming Events For Oct, 2018 (Besides The Pathshala, JCSC Major Events & Other Upcoming Events)
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Coordinator | Contact |
| 10/28/2018 | 2:00 PM | Study Group Meet | Classroom N1-2 | LA Study Group | Biren Shah |
| 10/28/2018 | 10:00 AM | JCYC Halloween | Main Hall | Saliesh Jain | Pinal Doshi |
Navpadji Ayambil Oli - Oct 16 - 24, 2018.
Navapada Aradhana is associated with the Shripal-Mayanasundari legend.
Navapada Aradhana is performed by meditating on Navapada and doing an Ayambil.
In an ayambil, only one meal is eaten each day of boiled plain food without any spices, sugar, salt, oil, butter, milk, vegetables or fruits.
It is performed for nine days, twice a year. It is called Ayambil Oli. It falls in the months of Chaitra (March/April) and Ashwin (September/October).
This is one of the most auspicious religious festivals and is soon approaching from Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018 upto Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018
Program Schedule:
- Daily: Oct 16 - Oct 24, 2018 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 Am - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance
- Pachakhan/Ayambil 12:00 Noon - If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide.
- Navpadji Puja: Saturday, Oct 20, 2018 - 9:30 am onwards.
Sponsorship opportunities are as follows:
- $101 for Snatrapuja $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash- Ghee Boli
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli days will be done by volunteers.
We encourage all members to come forward and sponsor this auspicious occasion.
As per our policy, we shall try and accommodate as many sponsors as possible.
Partial Sponsorship with any amount. Irrespective of the day are most welcome, to sum up, the total sponsorship for Ayambil Oli.
Please sign up on the signboard to let us know which day you are going to do Ayambil.
For further information please contact:
- Ramila Shah at 626-319-2879 or [email protected]
- Chetna Sawla (For Puja matters) at 310-406-7403 or [email protected]
Heart Retreat At JCSC - Oct 27 - 28, 2018
JCSC Wellness Center along with the Sarva Mangal Family Trust are organising a two day Heart Retreat at our Jain Center.The details of the Event are as follows:
What: Heart Retreat Event
When: Oct 27 - 28, 2018
Where: JCSC, Buena Park
Please CLICK HERE for the flyer and Program Details
JCSC Kids & Youth Bhakti & Puja Program - Nov 17, 2018
Calling all kids and youth to get involved in Prabhu (પ્રભુ) Bhakti in the temple. JCSC kids are invited to participate, perform and recite Prakshal, Ashtaprakari Puja and Chaityavandan. This is a “KIDS and YOUTH only” event. Other members will provide support only to the extent needed. Puja will be followed up by kids’ friendly food (provided by parent volunteers) and other activities for Puja participants.When: Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
To participate in the above activity, RSVP is a MUST by October 31, 2018 at [email protected].
For more information, reach out to:
- Vinita Khapra on 313-580-1579
- Malay Shah on 818-280-7010
- Vaishali Shah on 310-418-6874
TCCOP & ACC Update
Tender Care Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) September 2018 update
ACC (Anekant Community Center)
Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.
We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. Making sandwiches for homeless in down town LA and Santa Ana.
We want to thank our sponsors for last month:
1. Nitu & Harshad Kothari
2. Geeta & Naresh Sheth
3. Kamini & Pramod Shah
4. Gulu and Khushru Dubash
5. Shrimad Rachandra Love & Care for Dinner at Long Beach Church.
7. Annonymus donors for sandwiches to LA Downtown Mission for homeless.
We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, if you want to help us in any of our projects please contact us.
Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any one of us at the following:
- Smita Doshi:
- Sachi Jain:sachijain311@gmail.com
- Darshna Shah:
- Jayana Shah:
- Prafulla Shah:
Wellness Challenge - Walk A Total Of 10 Miles
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Walk a Total of 10 Miles." We suggest pairing up with a walking buddy, because as research indicated that working out with a friend or family member not only makes fitness more enjoyable, but it also helps you stay on track and maintain your exercise goals. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Oct, 2018
| Event | Date | Start Time |
| Daily Ashtprakari Puja | Daily | 7:30 AM |
| Aarti-Mangal Divo | Weekdays | 8:15 PM |
| Sat/Sun/Holidays | 7:30 PM | |
| Chundadi | Daily in the morning | |
| Chaudas Pratikraman | 10/23 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 10/24 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:00 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 10/26 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class __________________________________ Weekly Evening Swadhyay | 10/28 ______________________________ Every Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday | |
| Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
| 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 pm |
| Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
Lifetime Tithis
- 10/20 - Kothari, Shreedhar & Rupa, Suketu & Seja l- Sakuntalaben Arvindkumar Punyatithi
- 10/28 - Modi & Shah Family - Arunaben Rajanikant Punyatithi
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- 10/16 - 10/24 - Sasvati Ayambil oli
- 10/20 - Navpadji Puja
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
Other News
The Indo-American Foundation of Arizona is organizing an event of SiddhChakra Pujan and Jain Stavan Sandhya at The Ekta Mandir in Arizona.
Events:
- Saturday, Nov 17, 2018: Jain Stavan Sandhya and Raas Garba at 6:00 PM onwards
- Sunday, Nov 18, 2018: Siddhachakra Pujan by Shrenikbhai and Haria Brothers at 9:00 AM onwards
It is with great pleasure we announce that The Indo - American Foundation of Arizona has extended an invitation to Jain Center Of Southern California Sangh to visit their center on Sat - Sun, Nov 17 - 18, 2018 to participate in their events.
This invitation is open to all JCSC members of all ages.Boarding and lodging will be provided by the Foundation and other expenses including transportation will be provided by the sponsors from our JCSC community.
There will be no cost to the participants. However, JCSC members interested in joining Phoenix Yatra will require to register and pay a deposit of $50 per person - check payable to JCSC.
Your registration is not confirmed and your seat in the bus, including accommodation is not guaranteed until the deposit check is received in a timely manner from you.
The deposit check will be returned back to you if you come and board the bus or deposit will be NON - REFUNDABLE and NON - TRANSFERABLE for NO SHOW.
We plan to leave early morning of Saturday, November 17 by bus from JCSC for Phoenix Ekta Mandir and return late evening of Sunday, November 18.
Please hurry up and register ASAP in order for us make necessary arrangements.
All registered folks must make the deposit payment by 10/26/2018 to secure their seats on the bus
The last day to Register is October 31, 2018, however, we plan to take two buses with the maximum capacity of 108 people, therefore registration will be closed either after October 31 or after we have reached a full capacity of 108 people - whichever comes first
Deposit check can be mailed to:
Mahesh Shah, 20515 Peach Blossom Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
Contact:
- Mahesh Shah at 714-253-2783 or email
- Dr. Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or email
- Bhavin Modi at 714-943-1947 or email
Please CLICK HERE for Registration.
Please CLICK HERE for the Flyer & Program Details.