Jain Center of Southern California
Pathshala Day Lunch Location
For the upcoming Pathshala Sundays, April 29th & May 6th, lunch will be served in the dining area, near the kitchen.
You may eat in the dining area or outside lobby area.
There won't be any lunch boxes to carry home.
We need your cooperation and understanding.
Parking:
You will have access to basement parking entering from Los Robles Street or please park on Commonwealth Street.
Please do not go around residential areas and in the strip mall to park.
Shri Gautam Swami Diksha Kalyanak - Apr 28, 2018
Shree Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak on Vaishakh Sud 11 is on Thursday, April 26th, 2018. We will be celebrating this day on Saturday, April 28th, 2018.
We will perform Shree Gautamswami Puja followed by Ekasana on this auspicious day.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Snatrapuja $101
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Puja.Each Puja with Nakro $ 51,
- Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Ghee Boli
- 12:30 PM - Ekasana - Sponsorship $701.
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]
30th Anniversary Celebrations Of Jinalaya - May 18 - 20, 2018
We worship Supreme Soul (Tirthankara) by respectfully remembering and muttering His name,
Worshiping by usage we superimpose the real thing of His representation, viz., a statue, a photograph, or a picture.
Worshiping Him by devotedly serving the spiritual teacher in potentia.
In this way, Nam Nikshepa, Sthäpanä Nikshepa, and Dravya Nikshepa lead to Bhäva Nikshepa.
The Tirthankara now is known by four different ways: • Name (Nam). • Symbol (Sthapana). • Potentiality (Dravaya). • Actuality (Bhav).
Nam Nikshepa: In this category, the name is given to The Tirthankara:
This 30th Anniversary, representing 30 years of Kevala Jnana (omniscience) Kalyanak of our Mulnayak Shri Mahavirswami and
30years of Pratistha of all Tirthankaras by Sthapana Nikshepa.
JCSC will be celebrating with Pratistha Of All Tirthankara By Nam Nikshepa, meaning by the installation of Marble Taktis with name and Stuti(Sutra).
Dignitary: Vidhikar Hiteshbhai-
| Day/Date | Program | Time |
| Friday, May 18th | Shri Sidhhachakra Mahapujan | 12:39 pm onwards |
| Swamivatsalya Dinner * | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
| Bhakti Bhavana in Derasar | 7:30 to 9:30 pm | |
| Aarti, Mangal Divo & 24 Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 9:30 pm onwards | |
| Saturday, May 19th | Procession, Toran Bandhan, Tirthankars, Dev-Devi, Guru Bhagvants, Pat etc-Namkaran vidhi with New plaques & Prabhuji's Shihasan (Pedestal) and Silver items installation | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Swamivatsalya Lunch * | 11:30 to 1:00 pm | |
| Snatrapuja & 18 Abhishek | 12:39 pm onwards | |
| Swamivatsalya Dinner * | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | |
| Aarti, Mangal Divo & 24 Tirthankar Aarti in Derasar | 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm | |
| Cultural Program | 8:00 pm onwards | |
| Sunday, May 20th | Snatra Puja, Sattarbhedi Puja & Dhaja Ceremony | 9 am onwards |
| Swamivatsalya Lunch * | 12:00 to 2:00 pm |
Wellness Challenge - Do Not Drink Soda, Diet Soda Or Drinks With High Fructose Syrup
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Do Not Drink Soda, Diet-Soda, or Drinks With High-Fructose Corn Syrup." Drinking soda causes a slew of health issues that can affect everything from your weight to your hearth. Here are a few health benefits of not drinking soda that will have you putting the liquid-junk down for good! You’ll avoid empty calories. You’ll be thinner and the most important one you’re less likely to get type 2 diabetes. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - April - May, 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 | 4/29,5/14,5/28 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 4/30, 5/25 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 5/19 | 9:00 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 4/27, 5/25 | 7:30 PM |
| A) JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class B) Yoga Session | 4/29, 5/6 | 9:40 AM 10:15 AM |
| Webcast of Discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | 4/29 | 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Aradhana Hall |
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday & 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) |
On Non-Pathshala Sundays: JSG Gujarati Class JCAG Samuh Puja JCAG Recorded Swadhyay, Bhakti JCSC Senior Activities (Bhakti, Lecture etc) | 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 5/13, 5/27 |
Lifetime Tithis
- 04/26 - Modi & Shah family - Punyatithi of Kamalaben Nagindas Modi
- 04/26 - Shah, Kaushal, and Bhavi - For their mother Shakuntalaben Shah
- 04/28 - Shah, Dinesh & Geetaben - Geetaben Shah & Alka D Shah.
- 5/5 Sheth Rasiklal and Manjulaben - Punyatithi of Manguben Sheth
- 5/11 Shah, Dr. Nitinbhai, and Kinnaben - Rasilaben Shah
- 5/16 Shah, Nilesh, and Krina Shah - Ramilaben Nanalal
- 5/17 Shah Mehul & Sneha - Dedicated for Birthday of Mehul
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak - (Actual) April 26, 2018 (Observed) - April 28, 2018
- Town Hall Meeting - May 6, 2018
- Jinalaya Anniversary - May 18 - 20, 2018
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- Jinalaya Anniversary: Shri Hitesh bhai Shah (Vidhikar) and Shri Jatin Bid (Musician) - Fri - Sun, May 18 - 20, 2018
Other News
1) TAPOVAN NRI Shibir 2018 - For Kids
Would you like your kids to have a strong faith and belief towards Jain values and to preserve Jain Sanskar's with a simple study?
Please encourage the kids around you to participate in Tapovan NRI Shibir 2018 - an Exclusive Event for NRI Kids.
Shibir Dates: 15th July 2018 to 21st July 2018
Age Groups: Boys: 7 Years to 16 Years | Girls: 8 Years to 12 Years
Click Here for Brochure
2) YJA
Excited for this year’s YJA convention theme? Then let YJA know what ‘Reconnecting with Our Roots’ means to you by participating in this year’s Essay Contest! Submit a 500-word essay for a chance to win a $100 gift card and be featured in our souvenir book! Please send all submissions to by 11:59 PM CST on May13th.