JAINA Convention 2007
Federation of Jain Associations In North America
Thomas Dix
was guest of honour at JAINA 2007 Convention.
Large versions of his photos from the book
"Jainism And The Temples Of Mount Abu And Ranakpur"
were decorating the Convention.
- Part 2 -
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders
Gurudev Sri Chitrabhanuji
Gurudev Sri Chitrabhanuji
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration Program with spiritual leaders; blessings from Ashwin Pragya
Pujya Sri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Kesh Lochan Ceremony (hair plocking ceremony) of Mataji Subhamati
"Asta Pratiharya" presented by the children of the Jain Center of America. Young performers enjoying their applause at the end of the play.
Reshma, Meetal, Meena, Subhi & Preeti Shah - artists from Keniya - working on their 20 x16 ft Rangoli "Samovasaran". They used 500 different colors of powder, all made from marble dust. The artists worked more than 50 hours.on this masterpiece.
Reshma, Meetal, Meena, Subhi & Preeti Shah - artists from Keniya - working on their 20 x16 ft Rangoli "Samovasaran". They used 500 different colors of powder, all made from marble dust. The artists worked more than 50 hours.on this masterpiece.
Detail of 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.
Detail of 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.
"Sanjeevani: the revival" - A musical concert with Sanjeevani & Shivparasad The crowd is dancing to favourite film songs
Photographer Thomas Dix who photographed Ranakpur Temple Pictures used in the Main Hall
Closing Ceremony with spiritual leaders