Ongoing Programs - Mar - Apr, 2017 |
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| 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 | 3/27, 4/10,4/16, 4/25 | 6:30 PM (Weekday)
6:00 PM (Weekend) | | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | (First Saturday of Lunar Month) 4/1, 4/29 | 9:00 AM | | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 3/31, 4/28 | 7:30 PM | JCYC, JSG Pathshala,
Adult Swadhyay, Sutra Class | 3/26, 4/2, 4/30 | 9:40 AM | | Shrimad Bhakti Program | 4/16 | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Aradhana Hall) | | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday To 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 (Via Tele conference for two months)
(8.30 PM to 10:00 PM) | | Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM)
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NOTE: Shree Rameshbhai will be in India for the next two months starting March 7, 2017. He will conduct the Swadhyays via Teleconference during that time.
Dial in number: (712) 775-7031 Access Code: 894-806-407#
After you are connected please mute your phone by dialing *6 |
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- Mar 24 Shah, Dilip & Pragna - Punyatithi of Manekben Shah
- Mar 31 Salvi, Kirit & Rekha - Punyatithi of Savitaben Ambalal
- Apr 21 Jain, Surendra & Kala - Punyatithi of Parmar Pukhraj Poonamchand
- Apr 25 Jhaveri, Kalpesh & Roopa - For Rashmikant & Kishoriben Jhaveri
- Apr 25 Udani, Neeta - For Dr Vikram Udani
- Apr 26 Shah, Kaushal & Bhavi - For their mother Shakuntalaben Shah
- Apr 26 Modi & Shah family - Punyatithi of Kamalaben Nagindas Modi
- Apr 28 Shah,Dinesh & Geetaben - For Geetaben & Alka D Shah
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges. |
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- Varshitap Prarambh - Tue, 3/21
- Rushbhdev Kalyanak - Sat, 3/25 - 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM - Derasar
- Navpadji Ayambil Oli - Mon-Tue, 4/3 - 4/11 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Dining Hall
- Navpadji Puja - Sat, 4/8 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Derasar
- MJK Puja - Sun, 4/9 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Derasar
- Cultural Program/GBM - Sun, 4/9 - 2:00 PM - 5:00PM - Main Hall
- Tapasvi Bahuman - Sun, 4/9 ----DO-------
- Shrimad Bhakti - Sun, 4/16 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Aradhana Hall
- Shimandharswami Puja - Sat, 4/22 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Derasar
- Varshitap Parna - Sat, 4/29 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Main Hall
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Dignitary Visits / Shibirs |
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- Mar 24/26, 2017 - "Raj Katha Shibir" by Atmarpit Shri Rajuji
- Apr 22/23, 2017 - "Qualities Of A Truth Seeker" Shibir by Shri Jitenbhai Shah
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Varshitap Prarambh, Shri Adinath Kalyanak - Actual, March 21st, Observed March 25th, 2017. |
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Jain Center will celebrate Shree Adinath Janam and Diksha Kalyanak on Saturday, March 25.
Actual Kalyanak day and Varshitap Prarambh day is March 21st.
We hope that this auspicious day inspires our community and Sangh to start their Varshitap.
Program details are as follows for Saturday March 25th,2017:
9:00am - 10:00am: Snatrapuja with Nakro - $101
10:00am - 12:30pm: Panch Kalyanak Puja with Nakro - $51 for each puja Followed by: Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Gheeboli
12:30pm - 2:00pm: Ekasana for sponsorship (whole, partial or multiple sponsorship are accepted)
Contact: Padma Shah at
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Wellness Program Agenda for Mar 26, 2017 |
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Wellness Program Agenda for Sunday, Mar 26, 2017 is as follows:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Yoga
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Women's Health - Dr. Falguni Doshi |
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Raj Katha Shibir - Mar 24 - 26, 2017 |
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On the auspicious occasion of celebration of 150th birth anniversary year of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji, Jain Center of Southern California is pleased to invite you to a 3 day Raj Katha shibir being held from Friday, March 24th to Sunday, March 26th. Swadhyaykar Atmarpit Rajuji from Dharampur, India, will conduct the sessions.
To RSVP, please fill-out the form at https://goo.gl/forms/KHmhbAHWVAbeTTyZ2 by Sunday, March 19, 2017
Please contact Dilip Parekh at 310-721-5947 if you have any questions.
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Navpadji Aayambil Oli - Apr 3 - 11, 2017 |
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One of the most auspicious religious festivals is soon approaching from Monday, April 3rd through Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 which signifies the days of Ayambil Oli, where we have approximately 50 people doing the full 9 days of Ayambil Oli and about 125 to 150 people doing Ayambil on weekends.
9:30 AM Onwards: Navpadji Puja on Saturday, April 8, 2017
- $101 for Snatrapuja
- $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Ghee Boli.
7:00 AM Onwards: Chaitry Poonam Vidhi - Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli days will be done by Jain Center volunteers and part-time hired help.
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.
Please sign up on sign board which day you are going to do Ayambil, this will help us for proper management.
Please contact:
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Shree Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Puja, Ekashana, Cultural Program - Apr 9, 2017 |
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According to the lunar calendar, Bhagavan Mahavir was born on Chaitra Sud 13 which is exactly on April 9, 2017. We will celebrate the actual day with Snatrapuja, Mahavir Panch Kalyanak Puja, Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash in the morning and Cultural Program in the afternoon.
Shree Mahavir Janma Kalyanak will be celebrated at the Jain Center with its usual festivity and fervor on Sunday,April 9.
The Program will be as follows:
Time /Program:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Snatra Puja (with a Nakro of $101)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Shree Mahavirswami Panch Kalyanka Puja (Total 5 Pujas. Each Puja with a nakro of $51).
Gheeboli will be conducted for Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ekasana
02:00 PM - 5:30 PM Children's Cultural Program and General Body Meeting
05:30 PM - 6:30 PM Swamivatsalya Dinner
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 for RSVP.
For full or part sponsorship of Ekasanas or Swamivatsalya Dinner, all are welcome.
Sponsorships are: Ekasana $701, Swamivatsalya Dinner $3,101
Please contact:
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Tapasvi Bahumaan and Anumodana - Apr 9, 2017 |
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JCSC is pleased to honor all Tapasvis who have done any of the following Tapsya during year 2016 -17.
This function will be held on on Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Day, April 9, 2017
The details are as follows:
- When: On the day of MJK - Sunday, April 9,2017.
- Where: Main Hall.
The following Tapsyas qualify: - Varshitap
- 99 Yatra of Sidhhchalji/Girnarji.
- Updhan Tap.
Please submit following information to Dr Mahendra Shah, as soon as possible.
- Name:
- Address:
- Phone No:
- Type of Tapsya:
- Will attend: Yes/No.
- If No, will any member of the family attend?
- Give his/her details:
Contact:Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or e-mail at [email protected]
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Shri Simandhar Swami Janm Kalyanak - Apr 22, 2017 |
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Shree Simandharswami Janam Kalyanak falls on Chaitra Vad 10, April 21 st, 2017. Shree Shimandharswami presently resides at Maha Videsh Kshetra. We will celebrate this day with Pujas and Ekasana on Chaitra Vad 11, Saturday, April 22, 2017
Pledge opportunities are as follows: - Snatrapuja $101
- Puja (total of 20) at $31 each
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Ghee Boli
- Ekasana $701
Please Contact: Padma Shah at 714-670-7854 or at [email protected]
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Varshitap Parnas - Apr 29, 2017 |
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We will have Varshitap Parana on Vaishkh Sud 3, Akhatrij on Saturday, April 29, 2017
All Tapsvis, doing Varshitap or Varshik Tap, please accept this as an invitation from JCSC to come for Parana.
We will celebrate Parnas during the following time:
* 8:00am - 10:00am: Navkar Mantra Jaap and Snatra Puja
* 10:00 am onwards: Varshitap Parana with Ikshu Ras (Sugar-Cane Juice) followed by Bhathu
Please send your name, phone number, and e-mail address to Hemendra Doshi.
This is the auspicious day when Shree Rushabhdev Bhagavan did Parana with Ikshu Ras after his year-round fasting.
The following sponsorships are available:
* For Ikshu Ras (Sugarcane Juice): $501
* For Bhathu to community members: $751
Please contact:
Hemendra Doshi (562) 809-6066 or [email protected]
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Tender Care Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) February 2017 Update
ACC (Anekant Community Center)
TCCOP WILL BE COLLECTING GENTLY USED CLEAN WESTERN PROFESSIONAL CLOTHES ON 16th APRIL. THERE WILL BE A TCCOP TABLE SET UP AND WE WILL BE COLLECTING THEM. PLEASE DO NOT BRING CLOTHES ANY OTHER DAY NOR LEAVE THE CLOTHES ANYWHERE AT THE 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. Masking sandwiches for homeless in down town LA.
Our special thanks to Tarlaben Kapadia and Ramilaben Shah for serving breakfast in Passadena.
We want to thank our sponsors for last month:
1. Rekha & Kirit Salvi
2. Sachi & Sailesh Jain
3. Bina & Mukesh Doshi
4. Priti & Munish Agarwal
5. Mayuri & Mukesh Shah for Dinner at Long Beach Church..
6. Anonymous for donating a pallet of grocery to Giving Children Hope organization.
7. Former JCYC student & Sejal & Bindesh Shah 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:
- Sachi Jain:sachijain311@gmail.com
- Darshna Shah:
- Jayana Shah:
- Prafulla Shah:
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