Jain Society of Greater Detroit
October 2023 Ayambil Oli
Pranam,
This year's Aso month “Ayambil Oli” is from October 20 thru October28; 2023.
There will be daily Snatra puja from 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM and Mini-Siddha chakra Pujan from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
If you wish to do Ayambil you should write your name on the sheets provided on the bulletin board or call Deepak Bhai during temple hours @ 248-851-5246, 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.
If you want to sponsor Ayambil oli (Nakro is $251), please write your name on sign up sheet posted on bulletin board or please contact, Vinay Shah at (248)-703-0619 or send an email to .
We will also need volunteers to serve the food. Please write your names on the volunteer signup sheet in the temple.
Ayambil Oli Parna will be on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM
Thanks for your support and cooperation.
Jai Jinendra!!
Diksharthi Bahuman Invitation
Pranam!
We would like to invite the Sakal Shri Sangh of JSGD to a once-in-a-lifetime, historical event. Two youth, born in the US and who were part of our Sangh for almost 10 years, will be taking Diksha in India under Padmabhushan Acharya Bhagwant Shri RatnaSundar Surishwarji. This is the first time in the HISTORY of Jin Shasan that someone born and raised in the US will be taking Diksha, that too siblings FROM OUR SANGH. The Diksharthi siblings, Tanyaben and Karanbhai, children of Vinitbhai and Leenaben Shah, will be coming to our Sangh end of October and to celebrate their Uttam Bhaav and this momentous milestone, we will be holding a Bahuman Ceremony. We hope you all can make it, you will not want to miss even one minute of it.
The schedule with important notes are below:
Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Varshidan Procession: 9:30am
We would like our Pathshala students to participate. If you want your child to participate in the procession, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1wX9QhTx4KPjud9H9
Shravikas please bring Kumbh to carry on your head. Those who bring them will get to do Pradakshina of the Mumukshus.
Varshidan will only be given during the procession. You must be present to receive the varshidan.
Diksharthi Bahuman: 11:00am
There will be 3 bolis during the Bahuman. Two families can jointly take each boli.
a) Prakshal of Mumukshu's feet and taking their kumkum pagla (family will get to take home the pagla)
b) Vijay Tilak of each Mumukshu
c) Giving Mala and Shrifal to Mumukshu
This event will be livestreamed for those who cannot come in person. Please share this link with your friend and family around the world: https://www.youtube.com/@JainSocietyofGreaterDetroit
Diksharthi Speeches: 12:30am
This is a must attend event, especially for youth. They will be in English, so please make sure your kids attend!
Sangh Swamivatsalya: 1:30pm
Please RSVP today: https://forms.gle/NXex4uBcqg62q6oK6
We hope to see you there!
Jai Jinendra
Important Temple Announcement
Jai Jinendra,
We sincerely request all members not to use any rooms next to prayer hall (library and study class room next to library, Guru mandir and EC office rooms) to change clothes to prevent embarrassing situation. Please use changing rooms down stairs in ladies and men’s rooms for the purpose. If you have any question, please let’s us know.
Sincerely,
Jaya Shah
President, EC
Navanu Prakari Puja Highlights
Pranam,
Please check out the link to view the highlights from the Navanu Prakari Puja
👉 Navanu Prakari Puja Pictures
Jai Jinendra!!
JSGD WhatsApp Group Information
Pranam Members,
We have a JSGD WhatsApp group formed and request everyone to join the group. This platform will allow everyone to stay connected, share updates, events and newsletters. We request everyone to please join & share the following link with your friends and family to get added to the JSGD WhatsApp group->
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DsUcxun99pc6jx5CJ67TAN
OR Scan the below QR code to join
Jai Jinendra,
EC & BOT