06.04.2025 - JSGD - Newsletter

Jain Society of Greater Detroit

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAHAVIR JANMA KALYANAK CELEBRATION

Pranam and Jai Jinendra JSGD Members,

You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Mahavir Janma Kalyanak on April 20th. This year, we will have a Snatra Mahotsav—a special Snatra Puja with soulful stavans and performances by JOY and Study Class students. This is a wonderful opportunity for our sangh to come together, seek blessings, and witness the dedication of our young members in keeping our rich traditions alive.

Event Schedule:
🕤 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Snatra Mahotsav
🕛 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | EC-BOT Budget Presentation & Q&A Session
🍛 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Swamivatsalya



We express our heartfelt gratitude to the following Bhaktamer Group families for taking the laabh of Swamivatsalya:

Ajita Kiran Desai
Asha Girish Shah
Asha Narendra Sheth
Devyani Rohit Shah
Dimple Jitu Shah
Induben Kanubhai Shah
Hema Pradip Shah
Kundanben Jim Sata
Meena Manesh Shah
Pratima Praful Shah
Parindu Kirit Sheth
Sheela Ramesh Shah
Shila Nikunj Shah
Smita Sheth
Usha Deepak Shah

🙏 Khub Khub Anumodana!

We look forward to celebrating this auspicious occasion with you.

CHAITRA MONTH AYAMBIL OLI

Jai Jinendra

This year's Chaitra month Ayambil Oli is from April 4 thru’ April 12 2024.

Please join us for:
- Snatra Puja from 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
- Mini-Siddha Chakra Pujan from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Ayambil from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Starting this year the Ayambil sign up sheet is going to be available online only. Sign up sheets will NOT be posted in the temple.

If you wish to do Ayambil please use the RSVP link to add your name and the days you would like to do the Ayambil, at least two days in advance. This is very important as it will help volunteers prepare the food accordingly.

Everyone who wants to do Ayambil (single or Oli) is requested to bring their own thali, vatko, glass, spoon and napkin to help and support the volunteers in managing the time.

Volunteer help - If you can help serve food to Ayambil Tapasvis – please use the volunteer link to sign-up.

If you want to sponsor Ayambil oli (Nakro is $251), please use the RSVP link above to submit your name or contact any of the Ayambil coordinators below.

Thanks for your support and cooperation.

Regards,

Vinay Shah
248-703-0619
[email protected]

Apeksha Shah
248-679-2678
[email protected]

CHAITRI POONAM DEV VANDAN KRIYA

Jai Jinendra

Chaitri Poonam Dev Vandan Kriya will take place on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at 1:00 pm at temple. Members can bring fruits or naived if they would like.

On Chaitri Poona day, Shree Rushabgdev Bhagwan’s first Gandhar, Shree Pundrikswamiji, ascended to Moksha along with 5 crore munis.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Surbhiben (Pravinbhai) Shah.

OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR PARYUSHAN PARNA

Pranam,

As we approach the sacred festival of Paryushan, we are seeking sponsors for the Paryushan Parna, which will take place on Thursday, August 28th. This is a wonderful opportunity for one or more families to come together and take the laabh of serving our sangh by sponsoring this auspicious occasion.

Paryushan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion, and the Parna holds special significance as we come together to support and honor the tapasvis who have observed fasting during this sacred period. Sponsoring the Parna is a beautiful way to express gratitude and seek blessings for your family.

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor or would like more details, please reach out to any Executive Committee member.

We appreciate your support and look forward to a spiritually enriching Paryushan celebration.

MAHAVIR PANCH KALYANAK PUJA

Jai Jinendra

Harsukhlal and Bhadraben Doshi invites the Sakal Sangh to join them for Mahavir Panch Kalyanak Puja on Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The puja will be followed by a Swamivatsalya. To facilitate arrangements and get an accurate count, kindly submit your RSVP below by April 15th.

We look forward to your participation in the puja.

JOS BHAVNA EVENT UPDATE

Dear JSGD Members,

Thanks for JOS’s First Ever Bhavna, with Karaoke music in our Temple !!!

On behalf of our JOS – Senior Group, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our cherished incredible senior citizens who attended and ENJOYED our Spiritual Bhavna Stavans at the Jain temple, on last Sat., March 29, afternoon, in our Temple.

This was the JSGD’s First ever event karaoke musical stavans, for our JOS Senior members, in our temple.
Many senior members encouraging participation and fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere did not go unnoticed. The joy and devotion expressed through music brought everyone together, creating a deeply spiritual and uplifting experience. Your commitment to our traditions, values, and community spirit reminds us all of the importance of seva (selfless service) and togetherness.

This Seniors only singing Team played a vital role for this peaceful and soulful Bhavana. This helped us to bring together for an afternoon

🙏 of devotion, reflection, and spiritual harmony
🙏 Immerse yourself in uplifting bhajans
🙏 Experience inner peace through participation of Bhavna Stavans
🤝 Also, Connect with the JOS community

All this was accomplished by our own JOS Team’s dedicated and committed volunteers. Their dedication, wisdom, and unwavering support made this Bhavna, a truly special. The Bhavna stavans were performed by many JOS Senior members in the Temple.

Special Thanks to many volunteers who have worked countless hours:

• Sanjay Bhandari and Anil Jain, to organize and plan all these melodies, with karaoke musical bhavna.
• Shreyaben Shah and her Team for delicious Swami-Vatsalya Dinner, for 150+ Senior praticipants
• Rajesh Jain, Naveen Jain, Nikhil Kothari, Keval Shah, Veer Shah, for setting up the Audi Sound system.
• Pujariji Deepakbhai and Kiranben Shah, for excellent Diyas – lamps for the Temple Ghabhara.
• EC Team support for helping all setup for the Temple hall, dinner hall, Kitchen help, etc.

VEDNIYA KARMA NIVARAN PUJA UPDATE

Pranam,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors of the Vedniya Karma Nivaran Puja for your generous support.

A special thank you to Jaimikbhai and Shailaben from the Puja group for beautifully leading the ceremony, and to our talented musicians — Jainav (son of Jaimikbhai & Reenalben Shah), Prahlad, and Shubham — for their soulful performances.

We’re also truly grateful to Deepakbhai and Kiranben for their dedicated efforts in preparing everything for the Puja.

A sincere thanks to Savitaben Jain and her entire team for preparing the delicious Swamivatsalya meal — your hard work made the event even more memorable.

Sponsors for the puja:



Khub Khub Anumodana to everyone who contributed to making this event a success!

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