Jain Center of Southern California
Screening Of "Oxygen" Movie At JCSC - Oct 6, 2018
What: "Oxygen" Gujarati MovieWhen: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: Lunch - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Movie - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: JCSC, 8072 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621-0549
RSVP Here for this event
Click here to view the Flyer (and trailer of the movie).
LA Study Group Meeting (under guidance of Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri) - October 7th and 28th
The upcoming group meeting agenda will include:
(1) meditation,
(2) discussion of Strong Families exercise assigned last session, and
(3) watching and discussing an inspirational discourse about 5 daily tips for spiritual progress by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri.
More information on the group can be found by clicking here.
Who: Young adults and their families. In parallel to the adult session, there are separate activities for younger kids (6-12) and teenagers.
When: Upcoming sessions are on October 7th and October 28th, 2 PM to 4 PM
Where: JCSC, N1/N2 Classroom Upstairs
All are welcome to attend. Email if you are interested to attend or have any questions.
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]
Wellness Challenge - Do 20 Sit Ups Everyday
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Do 20 Sit Ups Every Day." Your core muscles include those in your lower back, hips, pelvis, and abdomen. The purpose of sit-up exercises is to strengthen these muscles and help them work effectively in tandem with one another. Some benefits include strengthening muscles, improved stability and balance and so much more. 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 | 10/8,10/23 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 10/9,10/24 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 10/13 | 9:00 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 10/26 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class __________________________________ Weekly Evening Swadhyay | 10/7,10/14,10/28 ______________________________ 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
- 10/4 - Modi & Shah Family - Taruben Anilkumar Punyatithi
- 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
1) JAINA 2019 Convention Registration & Culture Program
JAINA Convention online registration is open!!!!!
If you are planning on attending, please register as soon as possible.
JAINA Convention will be in Ontario Convention Center in California from July 4 - 7, 2019. For pricing and additional details, please click on the flyer below.
Click Here For The Jaina Flyer
Please click following link for Culture Program Registration
http://jaincenter.org/event-details.php?event_id=244
2) SiddhChakra Pujan & Jain Stavan Sandhya At Ekta Mandir - Arizona
The Indo American Society Of Arizona is organising an evening of Siddhchakra Pujan and Jain Stavan Sandhya at The Ekta Mandir in Arizona.
Event: Jain Stavan Sandhya and Raas Garba at 6:00 PM on Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Event: SiddhChakra Pujan by Shrenikbhai and Haria Brothers at 9:00 AM on Sunday, Nov 18, 2018
Please CLICK HERE for the Flyer & Program Details