Jain Society of Greater Detroit
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Date | Time | Event / RSVP |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/25 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM | MJK - Snatra Mahotsav |
| 04/26/25 | 09:00AM - 12:00PM | Hindi Class Exam |
| 04/27/25 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM | Study Class |
| 04/28/25 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM | Besto Mahino Snatra Puja |
| 05/04/25 | 10:30AM - 1:00PM | JAB - Study Class |
| 05/10/25 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Shantinath Panch Kalyanak Puja |
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.
Check out the behind-the-scenes video for the upcoming Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebration, happening this Sunday, performed by our kids below.
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.
AYAMBIL OLI UPDATE
Pranam,
This year Chaitra Ayambil Oli (April - 2025) was completed on April 12 2025.
We had 54 members who did Complete Oli (for all 9 days).
Following are the sponsors of the Ayambil Oli
This year's grocery for all 9 days plus Parna day was sponsored by the following families:
- Shardaben Shah (mother of Jagdishbhai / Shailaben)
- Renukaben Bipeshbhai Udani (sister of Jagdishbhai Shah)
- Maltiben Sunilbhai Parikh (sister of Jagdishbhai Shah)
- Parulben Jigneshbhai Shah (sister of Jagdishbhai Shah)
The Oli was completed successfully under leadership of Gitaben Shah with many volunteers (kitchen and serving to all tapasvi).
Thanks to THE TEAM
- Vinay Shah
SHANTINATH PANCH KALYANAK PUJA
Pranam!
We would like to invite you and your family to join us for Shri Shantinath Panch Kalyanak Puja on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Jain Temple. The puja will be followed by Swamivatsalya lunch.
Please RSVP below by May 4th
Hope you can join us!
~ Rajiv, Reepal, and Riya.
SADHARMIK BHAKTI UPDATE
Pranam,
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who generously contributed to the Diksharthi Parivaar Sadharmik Bhakti Fund. Your support and commitment to Sadharmik Bhakti is truly inspiring.
Through your generous donations, we were able to collect $11,784. Additionally, we are deeply grateful to an anonymous donor who matched every dollar raised—and even went beyond—by contributing an incredible $13,218, bringing the total amount raised to $25,002.
This collective effort is a beautiful reflection of the strength and unity of our Sangh.
Khub Khub Anumodana to each and every one of you for your kindness and support during this special time.
JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN WASHINTON - PRATISHTHA
Pranam,
Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington is having Pratishtha for its two new Shikarbandi temples on May 31 - June 1 2025.
The Shwetambar temple will have Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan as Moolnayak. Other Tirthankar murties will be of Bhagwan Adinath, Shantinath, Munisuvrat Swami & Neminath in Gabhara, and Shantinath, Chandrapraphu, Mahavir Swami and Simandhar Swami in Rang Mandap.
The Digambar temple will have Adinath Bhagwan as Moolnayak and other murties will be of Parshwanath & Mahavir Swami in Gabhara, and Shantinath, Naminath and standing murties of Bahubali and Bharat. Both temples will also have murties of several Gandhar, Dev, Devi and Guru.
Check out the Pratishtha Mahotsav details and 3D Video of the temple below.
TEMPLE HOURS
| Temple Hours | Mon - Sat | 9:30AM - 12:30PM 5:30PM - 8:00PM |
| Temple Hours | Sun | 8:00AM - 12:30PM 5:30PM - 8:00PM |
| Aarti & Mangal Divo | Mon - Sun | 11:30AM and 7:30PM |
| Pakshal | Mon - Sat | 9:30AM |
| Pakshal | Sun | 8:00AM |