Jain Center of Southern California
Become A Life Member Of JCSC
Jain Center would like to invite all the community members who are aspiring to become a life member, but due to one or other reason have yet not been able to do so, to take advantage of this rare one-time opportunity to apply for a lifetime membership at a specially discounted amount of $ 401.00. This is a 20% savings from the usual amount of $ 501.00.This opportunity is being made available to first 108 paid applicants (must include cash or check or credit card information) only and on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
There are many of benefits in becoming a life member and many new ones are being considered including admission to the JCYC classes at the discounted rate. Parents shall encourage their adult children to become life members, and they could donate this amount for their children to apply for life membership. According to the Jain Center constitution and governing by-laws, there is a limit of a maximum addition of 10% new life members in a calendar year.
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Varshitap Prarambh, Shri Rushabhdev Kalyanak - (Actual Mar 28, 2019) Observed Mar 30, 2019
Jain Center will celebrate Shree Adinath Janam and Diksha Kalyanak on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Actual Kalyanak day and Varshitap Prarambh day is March 28, 2019.
We hope that this auspicious day inspires our community and Sangh to start their Varshitap.
Program details are as follows:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Snatrapuja with Nakro - $101
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Panch Kalyanak Puja with Nakro - $51 for each Puja followed by Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Gheeboli
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Ekasana for sponsorship of $ 501 (whole, partial or multiple sponsorships are accepted)
Navpadji Ayambil Oli - Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2019
Navapad 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 consisting 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 Thurs, April 11, 2019 upto,Fri April 19, 2019
Program Schedule:
- Daily: April11-April 19, 2019 - 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, April 13, 2019 - 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]
Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - (Actual Apr 17) Observed Apr 21, 2019
Shri Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration: April 17, 2019 (Actual) April 21, 2019 (Observed)
Please note that Shree Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations and General Body Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
According to the lunar calendar, Bhagavan Mahavir was born on Chaitra Sud 13 which is on April 17th 29, 2019.
Shree Mahavir Janma Kalyanak will be celebrated at the Jain Center with its usual festivity and fervor on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
The program will be as follows:
Time /Program:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Shree Mahavirswami Panch Kalyanka Puja (Total of 5 Pujas. Each Puja with nakro of $51.)
Gheeboli will be conducted for Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalas
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Ekasana
02:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Children's Cultural Program and General Body Meeting
05:30 PM - 6:30 PM Swamivatsalya Dinner
Please note that dinner will be served till 6:30 PM so that everyone can finish dinner before sunset and avoid Ratri Bhojan.
Please RSVP ahead of time so we can make necessary arrangements. A separate email will be sent to RSVP.
For full or partial sponsorship of Ekasanas or Swamivatsalya Dinner, all are welcome.
Sponsorships are: Ekasana $701, Swamivatsalya Dinner $11,001 For Grand Sponsorship.
Any amount is always welcome.
Please contact:
- Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected]
- Geetaben Khona (For Sponsorship) on 714-872-7283 or [email protected]
TCCOP & ACC Update
Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and have very good support from the community.Anyone interested in making a donation please bring GENTLY USED Men's Clothes and Shoes (dressy AND casual) to the Jain Center on March 17th and March 31st.
Please do not leave leave any item at the Center except at the TCCOP Table on Designated Sundays!
· Men's Dress Clothes should be gently used, cleaned and on hangers or they cannot be accepted.
· Men's Casual Clothes should be gently used, cleaned and folded into bags or mini cartons.
· Shoes should be gently used, and in usable condition and dropped off in bags, or mini cartons.
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 the last two months:
1. Kokila & Bipin Mehta
2. Riya Patwa
3 Neetu and Harshad Kothari
4. Rashmi and Jigar shah
5. Bhartiben Sheth
6. Sachi and Sailesh Jain
7. Veeral Masani
8. Mayuri and Mukesh Shah
9. Neil Vadecha
10. JCYC Committee and Rina and Raj Shah for Dinner at Long Beach Church.
11. 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 of us at the following:
- Smita Doshi: [email protected]
- Sachi Jain:[email protected]
- Darshna Shah: [email protected]
- Jayana Shah: [email protected]
- Prafulla Shah: [email protected]
Wellness Challenge - Spend Time Outside Every Day
Next week, the challenge is to Spend Time Outside Every Day. Most of us these days live a fast-paced, technology packed lifestyle. Between work, the commute, taking care of the kids, cooking and cleaning, watching television, connecting on social media, and more, we're spending an average of 90 percent of our time indoors. Going outside improves short term memory, restores mental energy and improves mental health.
To participate in this weeks challenge click here.
Ongoing Programs - Mar - Apr, 2019
| 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 | 4/4, 4/18 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 4/5, 4/19 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 4/6 | 9:30 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 3/29, 4/26 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 3/31,4/14 & 4/28 3/24, 4/7 | 9:40 AM 9:40 AM |
| Webcast of the discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri LA Study Group Meetings Post office Building | 3/24 | 10:00 AM - 12 Noon |
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Tuesday & Wednesday | |
| 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 pm |
Lifetime Tithis
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- Mar 30 (Observed) - Varshitap Prarambh Shri Rushabhadev Kalyanak Puja(Actual Mar 28, 2019)
- Apr 11 - Apr 19 - Sasvati Aayambil Oli
- Apr 21 - MJK Program:Puja - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, Ekasana 12:00 PM -1:30, Cultural Program/GBM - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Apr 24 - Shrimad Bhakti 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- May 04 - Shimandharswami Puja 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM,Ekasana -12:30 PM-2:00 PM
- May 07 - Varshitap Parna 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- May 15 - Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak (Actual)
- May 17 - May 19 - (Observed) 31st Anniversary of Jinalaya (Actual May 16)
- May 25 - 26 - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2
- Jun 08 - JCYC Graduation Garba
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- May 14 - 20, 2019 - Shri Hiteshbhai Shah - Vidhikar
- May 14 - 20, 2019 - Shri Samprati and Prasham Shah
- May 25 - 26, 2019 - Adult Swadhyay Shibir 2
- Jun 29 - Jul 04, 2019 - JAANA Shibir
- July 12 - 4, 2019 - Dr. Jitubhai Shah - Samyak Darshan Shibir