Jain Center of Southern California
JCSC Election - 2019
Jai Jinendra,
The voting for the JCSC election started on 10/20/19 and it will close on 11/10/19 at 5:00 PM.
As per JCSC bylaws, all current life members that were life members as of December 31, 2017, or earlier, are able to vote in this election. All such life members were sent an email with their Voter ID and Voter Key at/around 10:00 AM on 10/20/2019. Each life member (self and spouse) would have received a separate email with their own unique Voter ID/Key. If you believe that you are an eligible life member and you have not received this email then please first check your SPAM folder and if no email is found then please send an email to with your full details (Name / Address / Phone #) and ELC will try to research the issue.
This year, we are running this election via ElectionRunner.com and this will provide a better user experience during the voting and it may provide us with additional auditing and fraud detection capabilities. The landing page for this election is JCSC.electionrunner.com
Information regarding all candidates and their views/statements is published on our website at the following link:
http://jaincenter.org/election-2019.php
We are also periodically publishing Candidate Information on Facebook and Twitter. Please visit facebook.com/JCSCUSA and twitter.com/JainCenter and follow us there.
ELC has prepared a document to show various aspects/features of the Ballot and Voting Process. ELC hopes that this document will be helpful for you to understand the process.
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Please send an email to if you have any Question/Comment/Issue/Concern that relates to this election. Please include your Name, Address and Phone# to any email. ELC will make an attempt to respond in a timely manner (typically under 24 hours)
Please exercise your voting right and vote and please also let us know as to what was good this year and how we could have made this experience even better.
Regards
JCSC Election Committee
Salil Dangi, Dr. Nitin Shah & Vaishali Mehta
Click Here for Voting Guide
Membership Of Jain Senior Association For JCSC Members
Attached below is a Jain Senior Association Membership form. These forms are readily available with the Treasurer, Harrybhai Dhedhia. If you are a member of JCSC, you are eligible to be a member of the Jain Senior Association provided any one spouse is 50 years of age or older.
We would very much like to have as many more members as possible and encourage you to become members of JAIN SENIOR ASSOCIATION.
Please CLICK HERE for the form.
Join JCSC Bhakti Group:
Are you one of those singers, who always wanted to formally learn signing but could not due to various reasons?
This is your chance to join JCSC Bhakti group. This is our fourth year of providing enriched music experience to our community members. You will get an opportunity to learn classical music along with stavans from renowned Southern California music teacher. We plan to hold 10 classes on non pathshala Sundays at a time which will mutually work with all the participants. Participation is limited to ten members from the community and class fees is $150 payable to JCSC.
Please reach out to to Sushmaben , or
Vinita Khapra - or cell phone 313-580-1579 to sign up for the
session / any other information.
Revised Sunrise & Sunset Times in JCSC Calendar
Attached is the spreadsheet with correct Sunrise and Sunset times for Sept - Oct 2019.This error may have occurred, when someone copied sunrise and sunset times from wrong month in the official JCSC calendar.
Please review the attached spreadsheet where blue color is for the correct time and red color for the wrong time.
Please make corrections in your calendars accordingly.
CLICK HERE for the details
Revised Diwali Program at JCSC - Oct 26 - Oct 29, 2019
Please observe Diwali Dev-Vandan, New Year Dev-Vandan and Diwali Gannu(Jaap)
according to small or big book of Dev- Vandanmala at your Home as per the day and
time suggested below- JCSC will not observe these rituals at this time.
Sunday,Oct 27-Diwali
10:00 PM-12 AM Midnight
Diwali Dev-Vandan & Mahavirswami Nirvan Jaap
(*Shree Mahavirswami Sarvgyay Nam:)
(*Shree Mahavirswami Parangtay Nam:)
Tuesday,Oct 29-New Year
4:00 Am On wards -
Gautamswami Kevalgyan Jaap
(*Shree Gautamswami Sarvgyay Nam:)
Jaap-Gannu: * Recite 20 Navkarvali of each pad
Click Here for clarification
Roshni Diwali Event at JCSC - Nov 1, 2019
A Free Diwali Event by JCSC and Sankara Eye Foundation will be held on Nov 1, 2019 at the Jain Center, Buena Park.Please CLICK HERE for the flyer
Please CLICK HERE for details on the artists
Gyan Panchami Program at JCSC - Nov 1, 2019
Gyan Panchmi is celebrated 5 days after Diwali and is also known as Laabh Pancham. It is the day of appreciating acquired/collected knowledge in every form and holy books. A lot of people also observe fast by keeping silence (Maun).This is an auspicious day for those who want to start Pancham with fasting.This year Gyan Panchmi is on Fri, Nov 1, 2019.We will have Gyan Pujan and Gautam Swami Sthapana at Derasar at 9:30 AM for anyone who wishes to perform Puja.Dev Vandan will follow after Puja.
Upcoming Event Of Jain Senior Association - Nov 3, 2019
The JAIN SENIOR ASSOCIATION will be holding a musical program by the singer Nausad at the Jain Center, Buena Park on Nov 3, 2019. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM followed by dinner.The charges are $10 for the Jain Senior Association Members and $ 15 for Non Members.
Please CLICK HERE for details
Kartiki Poonam & Pat Darshan Program - Nov 12, 2019 (Actual) & Nov 17, 2019 (Observed)
Kartiki Punam night is considered as the brightest full moon night in the whole year as the rainy season is supposed to end and night sky is all clear.This is the day to resolve to free oneself of basic instincts. In the rainy/monsoon season, all Acharya Bhagvants, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Munis etc stay at one place and do not travel for four months. This starts from Ashadh Sud Chaturdashi and ends on Kartik Sud Punam. After Kartik Punam, their Vihar starts again to spread the knowledge of Principles of Jainism such as Truth, Ahimsa, and Compassion etc. Thus, Kartiki Punam has a big significance for all Jains.
We will have Kartiki Punam Celebration on two days as below:
Day/Date Time Program
- Tue, 12 Nov, 2019 (Kartiki Punam actual day) 9:30 AM Pat Darshan in Derasar
- Sun, 17 Nov, 2019 (Kartiki Punam observed) 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Pat Darshan with Khamasna
- Sun, 17 Nov, 2019 - 11:00 AM-General Body Meeting - Cultural hall, followed by Swamivatsalya Lunch
General Body Meeting At JCSC - Nov 17, 2019
Following is the agenda for the General Body Meeting at 11:00 AM at JCSC on Nov 17, 2019:- President's Report
- Election Committee Report for BOD and EC positions.
- Introduction of incoming EC/BOD members
- Thanking outgoing EC & /BOD members
- Sunday Pathshala Day Lunch & Bhojanshala Fund Raising
- Religious Committee Report
- JCLA Presentation
- Members Q & A
Please mark your calendars and make sure to attend this important meeting
JCSC Calendar: 2020
We are happy to announce that preparation for our 8th, Jain Center Calendar for the year 2020 is to end.
This year's calendar is hopefully scheduled to be distributed to JCSC members
on New Year,29th,Oct, 2019.
This year our 2020 Jain Calendar will publish month wise Tithis, sun rise & sunset times of Los Angeles,
major events of our Jain center, Ongoing Programs, Pathshala and Swadhyay schedules,
Tirthankar Bhagvan's Kalyanaks, Tithi sponsoring families and other valuable information.
$251 sponsorship for each page to the Calendar is supported by our JCSC members.
Once again thank you for your support.
Please collect one copy of calendar per family,to avoid Gyan Aasatana.
For details, contact Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or email [email protected]
Follow JCSC on Facebook & Twitter
1) Follow JCSC on Facebook
You may not be aware that JCSC has a new page on facebook. Our official page is https://www.facebook.com/JCSCUSA/. You may be following another page on facebook but that is not the official JCSC page. We do regularly update this new page with recent pictures and events. We currently have just 170 individuals that follow this page. Please consider visiting this page and start following us. Please also let your friends know about our official page on facebook.If you capture photo/video at Derasar and would like that to be considered for posting on this page then please email and someone will reach out to you.
2) Follow JCSC on Twitter
Our official Twitter link is https://twitter.com/jaincenter. Please visit and follow us as we do provide important updates via this social media.
Wellness Challenge - "Embrace Mini Meditations"
In this week's challenge you must “Embrace Mini Meditations”. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the nature of soul, thinking of the difference between soul and matter, and concentrating on the true self. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Mini Meditation can be extremely short, as simple as one single cleansing breath, to a few minutes of focused, sitting still and feeling recharged. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Oct, 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 | 10/26 | 6:30 PM |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 10/27 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:30 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 10/25 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 9:40 AM | |
Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra Evening Swadhyay: Adhyatmasar Swadhyay (Shri Girishbhai) Yog Drashti Samuchay (Shri Hasendrabhai) Vachanamrutji (Shri Rameshbhai) Yogsatak Swadhyay (Shri Girishbhai) | Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday | 10:00 AM 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| LA Study Group (LASG) | 10/27 | 10:00 AM |
| Bhaktamar Stotra Pravachans | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | |
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
- Shri Girishbhai is out of country from Oct 5 - Nov 5, 2019. Shri Hasendrabhai will cover the Sunday Swadhyay in his absence.
- Evening Swadhyays (Mon/Thurs) by Shri Girishbhai will resume after Diwali.
- "Yoga Vinshika" follow up with"Yoga Drashti Samuchay" Swadhyay by Shri Hasendrabhai has commenced on Tuesday Evening, October 15th, 2019
- Shri Rameshbhai is out of country. His Swadhyay is temporarily postponed.
Lifetime Tithis
- 10/28 - Modi & Shah Family - Punyatithi of Arunaben Rajnikant Modi
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Upcoming Events
- Sat - Tue, Oct 26 - 29 - Diwali Program
- Fri, Nov 1 - Gyan Panchami
- Tue, Nov 12 - Bhakti on Param Krupalu Dev’s Birth Anniversary from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM at JCSC
- Tue, Nov 12 - Kartiki Poonam & Pat Darshan (Actual)
- Sun, Nov 17- Pat Darshan (Observed) & GB Meeting
- Thu, Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Day, Bhaktamar Recital
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
To Be Announced
Other News
1) Inauguration of SMJV Boy's Hostel - AhmedabadShri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya happy to announce inauguration of Boy's hostel in
Ahmedabad, India on 05/01/2020.
Please click her for more details
1) Free* and Unique Opportunity to Study Jainism in the Winter Holidays
We are happy to announce that the International School Of Jainism is organizing the 2nd Winter Program on Jain Studies.
Below is the brief details of the Program:
- Target Participants: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, PhD candidates, Professors and Faculty members of Universities abroad and India, High school teachers, and Jain Professionals who wish to have experiential immersion in Jain Philosophy and way of life. University affiliation is not essential.
- Place: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India. Home of Gandhi, Jainism and finest academic institutions in India.
- Duration: December 28th, 2019 - January 7th, 2020. The program includes two days of visits to famous Jain temples, monks, and institutions around Ahmedabad.
* Refundable security deposit: US$ 100 or it's equivalents in Indian Rupees by cheque in favor of International School for Jain Studies.
NOTE:
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The Program Includes Inland travel from Ahmedabad and places to visit, full board and lodge (Jain vegetarian meals and twin bed shared room).
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Airfare to and from India, Tourist Visa, and Insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th, 2019
- Click Here to View the Flyer
- Click Here to Apply
- Click Here for More Details
- Click Here to View Last Year's Video
2) Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2020
With SHREE Adinath's and Acharya Bhagwant's blessings, approximately 78 people in the year 2016 completed an auspicious event that they still remember date.
After the unforgettable 99 Yatra In 2011 and 2016 many Jains felt they missed out on a
wonderful opportunity, but with the support of JAINA, approval was granted to perform this 99 Yatra event again at SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH - 2020/2021.
We are planning to do the following:
- 99 YATRA AT SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH
- 12 GAU CHHARI PALIT YATRA
- SHREE SAMMET SHRIKARJI TIRTH