09.03.2018 ►JCSC ►Weekly News

Revised Sunrise & Sunset Timings for JCSC March 2018 Calendar

Revised March 2018 Calendar:

Corrections of Sunrise & Sunset timings in JCSC Calendar

Please correct your Calendar.

Date         Sunrise                Sunset

3/3           6:20 AM              5:50 PM

3/4           6:18 AM              5:51 PM

3/5           6:17 AM              5:52 PM

3/6           6:16 AM              5:53 PM

3/11         7:09 AM              6:57 PM

3/12         7:08 AM              6:57 PM

3/13         7:07 AM              6:58 PM

3/18         7:00 AM              7:02 PM

March 2018 (Fagan - Chaitra 2074)
Los Angeles, California

Varshitap Prarambh & Shri Adinath Janm & Diksha Kalyanak - Mar 9 - 10, 2018

Jain Center will celebrate Shree Adinath Janam and Diksha Kalyanak on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Actual Kalyanak day and Varshitap Prarambh day is March 9, 2018.

We hope that this auspicious day inspires our community and Sangh to start their Varshitap.

Program detail for Saturday, March 10, 2018 is 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 sponsorship are accepted)

Contact:

• Chetna Sawala (For Puja Matters) at 1(310)406-7403 or email [email protected]
• Geeta Khona (For Sponsorship) at 714-872-7283

Adult Swadhyay Class: Sunday,March 11 at 10:00 am

As Shri Girishbhai is recovering from recent surgery, our Sunday (March 11) class will be conducted by Shri Hasendrabhai Shah.
He has selected four topics from Atma Utthan no Payo (આત્મ ઉત્થાન નો પાયો) by Shri Bhadrankar Vijayji M. H., as a topic for this class.
The material will be projected on a large TV.

1. Ishwar Prarthana (ઈશ્વર પ્રાર્થના)
2. Anant Upkari Shree Tirthankar Bhagvanto (અનંત ઉપકારી શ્રી તીર્થંકર ભગવાન)
3. Aseem Upkari Shri Tirthanakr Pada (અસીમ ઉપકારી તીર્થંકર પદ)
4. Prabhu Bhakti Nu Mukhya Sutra. (પ્રભુ ભક્તિનું મુખ્ય સૂત્ર)
Please plan to attend this Sunday class.

Keys to Happiness Session

Atmarpit Rajuji will hold a general session on the topic "Keys to Happiness" on Saturday, March 10th from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Please make use of this opportunity to attend.

"Dosh Dahan" - Holi Program at JCSC - Mar 17, 2018

• Where: JCSC Swadhyay Hall
• When: Saturday, 17th March 2018
• Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Followed by snacks)

• Premal Doshi - (213)210-3711
• Hiren Shah - (949)375-7063
• Reena Raj Shah - (818)859-8183

Medical Camp 2018 At JCSC - Mar 18, 2018

Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018

Navpad Aradhana & Aayambil Oli - Mar 23 - 31, 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 Fri-Sat, March 23-31.

Program Schedule:

Fri - Sat, March 23 - 31, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance

12:00 Noon - Ayambil, If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide.

Evening - Vidhi at home.

Navpadji Puja: Saturday, March 24, 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

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 of any amount, irrespective of the day, is 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 coming to do Ayambil.

For further information please contact: Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected]

Savita Mehta on (714) 898 - 3156 or at [email protected]

Chaitri Poonam - Mar 31, 2018

Chaitri Punam is the auspicious day, when many scholars, Chakravarti, two sons of Shri Rushabhdev-Nami & Vinami,

First Gandhar of Shri Rushbhavev Shri Pundarikswami along with 5 crore sadhus, attained moksha at Shri Shatrunjay Tirth.

While doing Chaitri Punam Tap many other souls, of Shri Krishna's sons Shamb, Pradhumna, Dashrath's son Bharat,

Muniraj Shuk, Shailkaji, Panthakji, Ramchandra, Dravid king,9 Narada, Five Pandavas, all have achieved moksha at Shidhachalji.

Chaitri Punam Dev Vandana is observed on the last day of Shasvati Chaitri Ayambil Oli.

JCSC will observe Dev Vandana Vidhi on Chaitra Sudi 15, Saturday, March 31, from 7 am to 4 pm.

Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - Actual Mar 29, 2018 Observed April 08, 2018

Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Celebration:March 29 (Actual) April 8 (Observed)

Please note that Shree Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations and General Body Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

According to the lunar calendar, Bhagavan Mahavir was born on Chaitra Sud 13 which is on March 29th, 2018.

Shree Mahavir Janma Kalyanak will be celebrated at the Jain Center with its usual festivity and fervor on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

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

12:00pm - 2:00pm: 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 $3,101

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]

Tapasya Anumodana and Recognition - Apr 8, 2018

• Date: April 8th, Sunday, during a cultural program on MJK day.
• Time: About 3:30 pm Venue: Cultural Hall.

1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Type of Tap:
4. When:
5. Address, phone no, e-mail address:
6. Will attend: Yes () No ()
7. Remarks:

Wellness Challenge - Cut Back On Salt

For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Cut Back On Salt." One step to healthy living is healthy eating which includes maintain a low-sodium diet. Salt-sodium chloride is a major contributor to high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

Ongoing Programs - Mar, 2018

Lifetime Tithis

Upcoming Events

• Varshitap Prarambh & Shri Adinath Janam & Diksha Kalyanak - Mar 9 - 10, 2018
• Medical Camp 2018 At JCSC - Mar 18, 2018
• Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018
• Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - (Actual) Mar 29, 2018, (Observed) April 8, 2018

Dignitary Visits & Shibirs

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