Jain Center of Southern California
Timings for Ekasana during Paryushan 2019
Considering presentation from Paryushan Ekasana Committee and based on experience from past several years, please note that there is a change in the start time of lunch to 12:15 for Ekasana and 12:45 for all non-Ekasana members.
RSVP Process For Paryushan 2019
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Volunteer Registration for Paryushan 2019
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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.
Important Changes - Pathshala 2019-2020 Registration Starts Aug 1, 2019
Jai Jinendra,We have the following changes to our earlier email. The full email is given below also.
1. The correct email address to communicate with us is
2. We are having some issues with step 4 (Confirming Registration) for the families having 2 or more Pathshala students. We are working to fix it at the earliest.
Click Here for more details
Help JCSC by Shopping Through Amazon
It's back to school season and many of you are shopping Amazon for supplies. It's the perfect time to use the below copy and banners to support Jain Center of Southern California by shopping at smile.amazon.com.Please CLICK HERE for the details.
Anaheim Health Fair by ACC
Jai Jinendra, ACC hosted a mission to Ghana in August, this was our first mission there.ACC needs help with volunteers and donations. Next mission is Anaheim Health Fair on September 21-22. Please register to volunteer on www.anaheim.net/Healthfair
Please contact Dr. Nitin Shah for details at 562-244-9035, [email protected]
Click Here for Ghana Healthfair Details
18 Abhisheks of Private Bhagwans - August 24, 2019
Jai Jinendra,
We have planned the program for 18 Abhisheks pujan of private idols at Jain Center,
with vidhi-vidhan by Shri Jitubhai Sir from Mumbai,accompanied by musical duo Jainam & Prasham.
Significance of 18 Abhisheks of Private Pratimajis:
Adhar Abhisheks (18 Abhisheks) is the pujan of 18 different types of Abhisheks, with holy water and different "Aushdhis " from roots,branches of trees, flowers etc,collected as per the specific timings provided in the Jain religion for this purpose. As per the principles of Jainism 18 Abhisheks ceremony removes impurity which cleans the aura of the idols and brings serenity,tranquility and piousness all around. The object of this ceremony is to create purity of atmosphere and to create unity,harmony and peace among the people of world,thereby establishing religious empire,leading to get rid off 18 papsthanks of every soul. This holy ceremony is blessed by all Jain saints of different sects of Jain religion. At least once in a year we have to do this pujan,irrespective of our pratimajis are with Anjansalaka or not.
JCSC is pleased to announce the 18 Abhisheks Pujan for Private Bhagwans on Saturday, Aug 24, 2019
The details are as follows:
Day/Date/Timings: Saturday, Aug,24, 2019
Sntrapuja at 12:00 noon - Nakro $ 101.
18 Abhishek Pujan -12:39 pm
Venue: Derasar.
Vidhikar : Jitubhai Sir
Nakro/Boli: $101 for one spot.
: $ 201 for Shihasan Bhagvan.
: Gheeboli for Suryadarshan & Chandradarshan.
: Gheeboli for Aarti,Mangal Divo,Shanti Kalash.
Samgri: Will be provided by JCSC.
Requirement: Puja clothes,Your Bhagvan in Box/Thali with due respect.
Dinner: 5:30 pm, followed by " Parvadhiraj Paryushan Vadhamana"
Please RSVP ASAP and register so that we can make proper arrangements.
Contact: Ketan Parekh at [email protected] or on 1(714) 299-6789
: Kinal Modi at [email protected] or 1(714)290-9981
Revised Sunrise/Sunset Time To Be Corrected In The 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
Wellness Challenge - "Drink A Glass Of Water When You Wake Up".
In this week's challenge you must “Drink a Glass of Water When You Wake Up”. A new health practice that many observe, drinking water is essential to hydrating your body first thing in the day after a night long fast. It helps wake you up and is an excellent way to flush out your body first thing to keep you regular, a key part of staying healthy. Remember, your body contains (and needs) more water than most of us realize. Be sure you’re giving it enough, starting first thing - even before the coffee!. Drinking water on an empty stomach can give your diet a boost as it can help raise the metabolic rate by almost 25 percent. Speeding up the metabolism helps in faster digestion of food, and this helps in losing weight in the long run. It is always preferred to drink at least four liters of water per day for best results. Water is the best drink that can quench your thirst, and drinking it on an empty stomach can cure almost all problems in your body. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Aug, 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 | 8/29 | 5:30 PM (Paryushan) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 8/30 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9:30 AM | |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 8/30 | 7:30 PM |
| JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | ||
| Adult Swadhyay-Tattvarth Sutra | ||
| LA Study Group (LASG) | 8/25 | 10:00 AM (Post office Building) |
| Adult Swadhyay (Non Pathshala Days) |
- From Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2 and from Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13, Paryushan and Das Lakshana Program days/dates/timings and events will be observed.
- Hasendrabhai's Swadhyay will resume tentatively on 9/17, after Paryushan and Das Lakshana Parv.
- As Rameshbhai is out of the town, Wednesday Swadhyay is postponed till further notice.
Lifetime Tithis
- 8/24 - Mehta Manilal & Savitaben - For Bhavanlal and Champaben Mehta
- 8/28 - Shah Mukundray & Nalini - For Naliniben Shah
- 8/29 - Shah Kaushal & Bhavi - For father Budhendrabhai Shah Sept
- 9/01 - Jhaveri Chetan M -Kunal Jhaveri & Anuj Jhaveri Birthday
- 9/06 - Shah Harshad & Raksha - For Svayamprabha and Ochhavlal Shah
- 9/16 - Gala Rajeev & Darshana - Punyatithi of Shital Gala(Daughter of Shantilal & Rajul Gala)
- 9/20 - Shah Jagrut & Darshana - Birthday of Mahika Shah
- 9/23 - Modi & Shah family - Birthday of Nagindas Modi
- 9/27 - Shah, Kaushal & Bhavi - For their Sister Purviben Shah
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Upcoming Events
- 18 Abhisheks Pujan of Private Idols - Sat, 8/24
- Paryusan Mahaparv - Mon - Mon, 8/26 - 9/2
- Tapasvi Parna - Fri, 9/3
- Das Lakshna Mahaparv - Tue - Fri, 9/3 - 9/13
- Chaitya Paripati - Sun, 9/15
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
Mon - Mon, Aug 26 - Sept 2 - Paryushan Mahaparv Shri Jitubhai Sir, MumbaiMon - Mon, Aug 26 - Sept 2 - Paryushan Swadhyay (English), Bhakti Bhavna - Jainam & Prasham
Tue - Fri, Sept 3 - 13 - Das Lakshna Mahaparv
Other News
1) Kshatriyakund Maha MahotsavThe Kshatriyakund Maha Mahotsav will be held from 29th January 2020 to 8th February 2020 in Lachwad, Kshatriyakund, Bihar India.
Please CLICK HERE for the information about Kshatriyakund Tirth
Please CLICK HERE for more details
2) 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 favour of International School for Jain Studies.
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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
3) Jain Pathshala Thesis by Shivani Bothra
Jain Pathshala thesis by Shivani Bothra is attached herewith. Shivani had selected our Pathshala besides many other in USA and India for her research. We are proud to say that we helped her, in what ever small way, with her research for her thesis. She spent few days at Mr Sailes Jain's house and our Jain Center to get what she needed for her research. She interviewed the JCSC teachers and students and interacted with our community.
Please Click Below to see the Thesis.
Jain Pathshala thesis by Shivani Bothra.pdf4) Vegan Recipe Book by Anjali Lalani
Below is her presentation for the lecture she gave at the YJA convention in Los Angeles a few years back. It was meant to be an insight into moving towards the vegan direction when it comes to diet. Geared towards the younger generation, taking them through the transition, diet, and recipes. She spoke on the slides a great deal so check out the notes section under each slide for more details. It's also animated in slideshow view. I did not focus on the ethical, health, or environmental aspect of veganism because I was told that there were other lectures at JYA that dealt with those topics.
Attached is an excel sheet put together on vegan product substitutes. Few things to note:
- She put them into categories, stores you can find them at, and any notes she had
- She has tried all of these products at some point or another
- There are MANY vegan brands now, so she listed the top substitutes and her favorite ones
- These products are vegan, but not necessarily JAIN. I believe Seema was going to check which ones also fit the JAIN diet.
- For the store location, please note that not all Ralphs or Whole Foods are identical. They stalk brands and products based on demand, so use that column as a guideline, but check your local stores.
And if any of you are wondering...yes she keeps 3 different SILK plant-based milks in the fridge all the time for different uses. She listed out other options as well since people's taste buds differ.
Hopefully this list helps. If you have any other questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out. If she forgot a category, let her know and she will add it in.
Vegetarian Gastronomy
Click Here for Vegan Products
Click Here for YJA Presentation
5) An article on Jain Understanding Of Liberation
Below is an article by Ana Bajzelj on the Jain understanding of liberation or more specifically... of the travel that the Siddha makes to Siddha-Loka. This article has been published by the prestigious Journal of Hindu Studies, published by the Oxford University Press. It is wonderful that they wanted to include a Jain perspective in a journal that usually covers only Hinduism.
If you would like to read the article, here is the link where you can access it for free and download the PDF:
https://academic.oup.com/jhs/article/12/1/28/5540289?guestAccessKey=3bb498e4-45cd-43b6-a66a-e185800e1766
In June, Ana also presented a paper on the Jain notion of causality at the 51st Annual Conference of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy in Bath, UK.