Jai Jinendra, Bring in the New Year by making a resolution to attend the 2015 JAINA Convention in Atlanta from July 2-5, 2015! Theme - Jainism: World of Non-Violence Registration fee is only $ 179/adult and $ 149/youth up to February 15th. We currently have more than 2,400 registrants. Hundreds of volunteers are working to make this a memorable Convention and we are expecting to be sold out. Key Note Speakers: | | | | Prime Minister, India | Former Mayor, GA | Congressman, GA | Founder, Service Space | -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a video Key Note message -
Andrew Young and Congressman John Lewis - both colleagues of Dr. Martin Luther King - will deliver msg. on Non-Violence -
Youth revolutionary Nipun Mehta will bring innovative thoughts for peace on earth Religious Scholars -
Lectures by Acharya Sri Chandanaji, Gurudev Shree Rakeshbhai Zaveri, Gurudev Chitrabhanuji and Pramodaji, Roop Chandraji Maharaj -
Shree Manekmuniji, Shree Bhattarakji, Acharya Shree Lokesh Muniji, Swami Shree Shrutpragnyaji, Shree Chandrasen Guruji and others have been confirmed as well. Evening Entertainment Programs JAINA Conventions have a tradition of showcasing artistic talent among youth and adult members of many Jain Sanghs through a cultural program as well as a talent competition. Both of these energetic programs will be a part of the evening programming at the Convention. "JAINA Rocks" Cultural Program The cultural program is an interactive and artistic way of keeping our Jain traditions, heritage & values alive. Through this program, each Sangh gets an opportunity to participate, present & showcase their Jain beliefs & activities. Contact your Jain Center President and/or Pathshala Co-ordiantor(s) if you are interested. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2015. Jains Got Talent "Jains Got Talent" is a competition to show the talents of various singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers. This gives an opportunity to talented amateurs or unknown performers to showcase their talent in front of their own community. Deadline to submit application is March 15, 2015 Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) Jain Academic Bowl for Pathshala students is an academic tournament where teams from different centers around the country compete with each other based on their knowledge of Jain facts and trivia. The purpose of the event is to increase the knowledge of Jainism, quick thinking and team work among young Jains. Please contact your Pathshala Coordinator(s) to participate in this tournament at the Convention. Souvenir Advertisements The souvenir book is read by more than 20,000 readers and distributed internationally. The souvenir team is accepting names of families, businesses advertisements, personal greetings, and well wishes through Feb 28, 2015. Please contact: Shobha Vora; phone: 408-833-8822; e-mail: or Ketan Shah: phone: 404-384-9100 e-mail: if you like to place an ad in souvenir book. Deadline to submit application is March 15, 2015. If you have never been to a JAINA CONVENTION, it is an experience you will cherish forever. Please register at now. See you in Atlanta! Sincerely, Ashok Domadia | Shobha Vora | Convener | Chair - Marketing | |