JAINA Convention 2007
Federation of Jain Associations In North America
Thomas Dix
was guest of honour at
JAINA Convention 2007.
Large versions of his photos from the book
"Jainism And The Temples Of Mount Abu And Ranakpur"
were decorating the Convention.
- Part 1 -
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders; blessings from Samani Pratibha Pragya
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders; key note address "Peace through dialogue" by Sadhvi Shilapi Ji
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders; key note address "Peace through dialogue" by Sadhvi Shilapi Ji
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders; key note address "Peace through dialogue" by Sri Sri Ravi
"Relevance of Jainism in today's world" - lecture by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
"Relevance of Jainism in today's world" - lecture by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Key note address "Peace through dialogue" by Sadhvi Shilapi Ji
Mataji Subhamati (Kshulika Subhmataji) lecturing on "Anekantvada in practice"
Swami Ramdevji lecturing on "The secret of health is hidden in your breath"
Stage decoration with huge banners showing photographs of Dilwara Jain-Temples from free-lance photographer Thomas Dix from Germany
"Relevance of Jainism in today's world" - lecture by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Wall decoration by Thomas Dix Fotodesign
Dance pearls - "Namothunam" performed by Shamila Mehta
Samosaraan - Nritya Naatika presented by Veeratayan, performed by Jain Center Children. A young female dancer waiting for her appearance on stage
Samosaraan - Nritya Naatika presented by Veeratayan, performed by Jain Center Children, introduced by Sadhvi Shilapi Ji (on the screen with microphone), seated HH Acharya Chandanaji
Samosaraan - Nritya Naatika presented by Veeratayan, performed by Jain Center Children, hosted by Sadhvi Shilapi Ji and HH Acharya Chandanaji
Rangoli "Samovasaran" by Reshma, Meetal, Meena, Subhi & Preeti Shah - artists from Keniya. 500 different colors of powder, all made from marble dust, have been used in this 20 x16 ft masterpiece on which the artists worked more than 50 hours
Kesh Lochan Ceremony (hair plocking ceremony) of Mataji Subhamati
Photographer Thomas Dix of Germany being honored