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Jain Society of Greater Detroit 29278 W. 12 Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108 (248) 851-JAIN (5246) Tax ID: 38-2368360
Executive Committee
President Jaimik Shah (248)-469-7070 jaimikshah@gmail.com
Vice President Shashin Shah (248)-635-0535 shashinbshah@gmail.com
Financial Officer Nirav Sheth (313)-980-9011 niravjsgd@gmail.com
Secretary Neelesh Jain (248)-606-1708 neeleshjsgd@gmail.com
Publication Officer Ankit Shah (248)-636-6326 Ankitjsgd@gmail.com
Director – Food Service Pratiksha Shah (734)-658-6751 Pratiksha.jsgd@gmail.com
Director - Facilities Deval Shah (248)-982-5517 deval.jsgd@gmail.com
Board of Trustees
Chair Person Kundan Sata (248)-745-0419
Vice Chairman Pritish Shah (248)-686-4358
Treasurer Manoj Modi (248)-760-6840
Trustees Sanjay Bhandari (732)-925-7177
Chetan Koradia (248)-982-9821
Ankil Shah (734)223-9592
Jaimik Shah (248)469-7070
Publication # 2 October, 2017
Respected Members,
Jai Jinendra!
We wish you all great Diwali celebration with your family and friends and best wishes for
the New Year of V.S. 2074. We have Diwali Day celebration, combined with our General
Body Meeting, on Sunday, October 22.
We completed the celebration of the Paryushan Parva during Aug18-25 and Das Lakshan
Parva Aug 26-Sept 5. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee,
we want to offer “Michhami Dukkadam” to all of you. We seek forgiveness from all of you
for any transgressions through Thoughts, Words and Actions.
Here are the highlights of Paryushan and other events at the temple:
• Members enjoyed the Paryushan Parva with scholar Shri. Pravinbhai L. Shah. He
also conducted special lecture for our youth.
• Smt. Bhavanaben Mehta conducted the lecture for youth and ladies this year.
• Members enjoyed the Bhavna with Bhanubhai Vora’s Swar Kinnari Group.
• We had 36 adults and 4 youth members who completed Atthai (8 fasts) or higher
Tapasya in good 'Shata'. Please see the later part of Jainvani for a complete list
of all the Tapasvis.
• Many Study class student did Tapasya on all eight days of Paryushan age ranging
from 4 years to 17 years
• New Pledges during the Paryushan week added over $103K
• We are delighted to announce that we have received the sponsorship to do Sakal
Sangh Parna for 2019. We already have sponsor for 2018.
• Many members of JSGD observed the "Das Lakshana Parva" followed by the
Kshama Vani Puja and lecture by Samaniji Dr. Suryanshnidhiji and Samaniji
Sudhannidhiji on September 9. We would like to convey our Best Wishes and
"Shata" for graciously completing the Parva.
Gujarati Month: Aaso/Kartak VirSamvat: 2543/2544
VikramSamvat: 2073/2074
Temple Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Aarti & Mangal Divo 11:30am & 7:30pm
Prakshal Puja Monday – Saturday 9:30am
Sunday 8:00am
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Other events:
• We ran “India Flood Relief Fund” from 08/01 thru 08/23. Overwhelming support
from all members helped us to raise appx $8500 for this noble cause. Thank
you All.
• More than 35 Study class students participated in Stavan and Sutra Recital
(8/13). Age was ranging from 4 to 17 years. Program was well executed and
received due to individual and collective performance from students. Program
was followed by light dinner.
• On Sept 23, JOS had Bhaktamar/Moti Shanti Recital followed by Yoga and
online YouTube lecture by Pujya Acharya Vijay Shri Ratna Sundar Surishwarji
Maharaj Saheb.
• Ayambil Oli (9/27to 10/5) was done by 42 members (see list in later part of the
Jain Vani) thanks to the great efforts of the Ayambil Oli coordinators and
volunteers. Ayambil Oli was followed by Parna (10/6) for all Ayambil Oli
Tapasvis.
• Study class had Annual Day program on 10/8. The performances varied from
reciting Sutra to dance to skit. 108 students participated ranging from age 4 to
16.
Our Pujari Shri. Deepakbhai and Kiranben Shah will be in India from Nov. 15 to Dec
15. We have made arrangement of Shri. Kanchanbhai and Dhanlaxmiben Patel
during his absence to perform his duties. If you are available and can help out with
Snatra pujas and Sundays Pakshal during Deepakbhai’s absence, would be
appreciated.
Have you done the RSVP for the Diwali Swamivatsalya lunch yet? If not, please
visit the Temple website and you will be able to do it with few clicks.
Thank You
Jaimik Shah Kundan Sata
President, Executive Committee Chair Person, Board of Trustees
Pujari Deepak Shah (248) 865-0908
EC Sub-Committees Audio/Video Rajesh Jain, Bipin Shah
Building Maintenance Deval Shah, Rahul Shah
Education Mahendra Shah Hemesh Shah, Manish Shah
Hall Rental Shashin Shah
Inventory Management Shashin Shah Pratiksha Shah
JOY Advisors Vinit Shah Sejal Doshi
Library Mahendra Shah
Pilgrimage Vastupal Shah, Vinay Shah Dipak Shah, Paras Veera
Religious Sharad Shah
Site Management Deval Shah, Dipen Shah
Swadhyay Suresh L. Shah
Web Development Rajiv Maheshwari, Dipen Shah
Ayambil Niral Shah, Anuja Shah Geeta Shah
Aangi Vinita Parekh, Alka Shah Rajnikant Shah
Decoration Mona Bora, Megha Jain
BOT Sub-Committees Audit Bhupendra Shah
Constitution Girish Shah
Finance Prakash Shah, Manoj Modi
JAINA Directors Manish Mehta, Jinansh Shah Pritish Shah
JOS & Social Services Vastupal Shah, Bipin Shah Ramesh Shah, Jyotika Sheth
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Content Page No From the desk of EC & BOT 1
Jain Recipe 3
Upcoming Events 4
Library Update 5
Samuhik Ekasana 5
FRE 2017 – Pledges 6
Pledges - 2017 9
Paryushan - Tapasvi Recognition 16
Volunteer Appreciation 17
Thank you note from Parna Team 2017 18
JAINA Girnar Yatra 19
Ayambil Oli Tapasvi List 20
Picture Links for Key Events 2017 20
Membership Update 21
JOS 21
Study Class Corner 22
JOY Update 25
Ingredients:
1 cup Maida
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 can condensed milk
1 stick butter
3/4 cup water
3 tsp vanilla essence
Method:
Sieve the dry ingredients together. Cut the butter into small pieces and Melt the butter in the microwave. Add the vanilla essence, melted butter, condensed milk, & water to the dry ingredient and mix the batter well. Preheat the oven to 380°F. Grease an 8" pan and pour in the batter. Place the pan in the oven and bake it for 20 mins. After 20 mins reduce the oven temp to 360°F and bake it for another 20 mins. Place a toothpick to make sure that the cake is cooked all the way thru. Take 6 table spoon of sugar and mix with 3/4 cup warm water to make a simple syrup. Pour the syrup over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Enjoy!!
Table of Content
Jain Recipe – Chocolate Cake
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Upcoming Events DAY DATE EVENT TIMINGS COMMENTS
Sunday 10/22/17 Diwali Program 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM 10/19 - Actual
Diwali Day,
Wednesday 10/25/17 Gyan Pancham Pujan 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Dev Vandan 12:30 PM -02:00 PM
Sunday 10/29/17 Hindi Class 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Study Class 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Friday 11/03/17 Chaumasi Chaudas - Pratikraman 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 11/04/17 Palitana Yatra - Kartaki Punam 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Samuhik Ekasana 12:00 Noon - 02:00 PM
Sunday 11/05/17
Hindi Class 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Hindi Puja 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Study Class 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday 11/12/17 Antaray Karma Nivaran Puja 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Swamivatsalya
Sunday 11/19/17
Monthly Snatra Puja 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Besto Mahino (Maagshar)
Hindi Class 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Study Class 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thursday 11/23/17 Thanksgiving –
Navkar Jaap (JOY) 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Breakfast served
Sunday 12/03/17
Hindi Class 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Hindi Puja 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Study Class 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday 12/17/17 Hindi Class 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Study Class 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tuesday 12/19/17 Monthly Snatra Puja 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Besto Mahino
(Posh)
The yoga class scheduled for ALL SUNDAYS and starts at 9.30 AM. Please contact Kamal Jain at kamal.jsgd@gmail.com for more information.
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• Recently we have added a suitable number of new books to our temple library.
• Please go to temple web page and look under library - we have the index of library books and few other reading materials.
• In past month or so we have put out more than 100 books that we called surplus for library and members have gladly taken it to use for their home library.
• We encourage the members to take advantage of such activity. We will do the display of surplus books periodically in library room.
• We are open for any suggestions that members may have to make library more user friendly.
The Chaturmas that begins on Ashadh Chaturdashi comes to an end on the full moon day in Kartik.
After this, the Jain Sadhus and Sadhvis begin their Vihaar, i.e., travel on foot. This day also is
celebrated as the birthday of Kalikal Sarvagna, Acharya Bhagavant Sri Vijay Hemachandrasooriji.
This is the day when Rishabh dev bhagwan’s two sons – Dravid and Varikhill achieved liberation with
100 million other muni raaj on Shatrunjay - Palitana. A pilgrimage to Shatrunjay-Palitana on this day
is considered to be of great importance. Thousands of Jains go on pilgrimages on this day.
Any tapascharya done on this day, its Fal multiplied by 100 million times. So, let’s join together to
celebrate Kartik Poonam in a novel way this year by performing Samuhik Ekasana. The sign-up sheet
is posted on the bulletin board.
Place: JSGD Social Hall
Day & Date: Saturday, 11/04/2017
Timing: 12 PM – 2 PM
Are you missing out on urgent news, program updates and reminders in-between issues of the Jain Vani? Any
announcement in-between the Jain Vani publications will be sent out via email / Newsletters to the members
who have signed up for this distribution list. Please use the steps below to sign up for the JSGD Email
distribution List:
▪ Send an email to ankitjsgd@gmail.com.
▪ Please provide your full name and email address and you'll be added to JSGD Email
Subscription list. Reply to the confirmation email to activate your subscription.
Library Update
Samuhik Ekasana
Volunteer Appreciation
Subscribing to JSGD E-mails
Subscribing to JSGD E-mails
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FRE Pledges – 2017
FRE Brochure Ad
Name Amount
Skybird Travel & Tours, Inc. $2,500
Gala & Associates, Inc. $1,000
Neehee's $1,000
Skybird Travel & Tours, Inc. $1,000
Dave Piyush & Rhuta $1,000
Nu Mortgage Services $1,000
Saloni Gems, LLC $1,000
Futurenet Group Inc $1,000
Lakeshore Engineering Services, Inc. $1,000
Motor City Electric Co. $1,000
Deesha Medical Marketing & Management $1,500
Phoenix Professional Contracting $500
Prudential Insurance C/o. Pratik Shah $500
SISTAR MORTGAGE $1,000
Royal Roofing Co, Inc $500
Zaveri Associates Inc $301
American Gem Corp. $301
Global Marble & Granite Inc $1,000
Jain Dinesh B. & Vidhya $500
Sanghvi Prakash N. & Kirti $1,500
Rita Travel Services, Inc. $300
Sheth Jasvant M. & Saroj $501
Suburban Collect'nShowplace C/O Courtney $500
Krishna Catering $500
Martin, Arrington, Desai & Meyers PC $500
Sonoma Tax Solutions Inc $500
Shah Sarju & Shreya $1,000
Finesse Academy $300
Vakharia Pankaj N. & Malini $300
Innovation Tek Consulting, Inc. $500
Transphere, Inc. $700
Sai Properties , Modi Paulin $300
Palak Sheth & Group $1,000
Brown Academy LLC $500
Ally Physical Therapy $300
Kevin Britton $301
Natron Corporation $1,000
Root Canal Specialty Associates $300
Hemali's Touch Beauty Studio $1000
Total FRE Brochure Ad $28,104
FRE Donations Name Amount
Shah Ashok K. & Parul $51
Sheth Kirit S. & Parindu $51
Shah Bhavesh S. & Shivani $100
Sheth Nirav $101
Shah Gunvant H. $151
Shah Jagdish N. & Geeta $111
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation $50
Sheth Rakesh B. & Lisa $400
Anonymous $251
Patel Nilesh & Ankita $51
Hystone Dental Lab $200
Khandwala Narendra & Bela $251
Jadeja Ashok B. & Rupal $251
Sheth Bharat & Usha $501
Shah Kirit R. & Nina $500
Makunur Sumanth & Nehal $101
Shah Pratik & Nehal $251
Shah Ami P $501
Total FRE Donation $3,873
“The way you get
meaning into your life is
to devote yourself to
loving others, devote
yourself to your
community around you,
and devote yourself to
creating something that
gives you purpose and
meaning.”
- Mitch Albom
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FRE Family Package Name Amount
Mody Rajen & Dr. Lona $500
Sheth Narendra S. & Asha $450
Shah Ramesh H. & Sheela $450
Shah Natwarlal L. & Manjula $450
Parekh Kamlesh & Dipika $450
Shah Jaimik B. & Reenal $501
Shah Divyakant & Mina $500
Jain Neelesh K. & Megha $450
Shah Rajiv R. & Reepal $450
Shah Vinit R. & Anuja $450
Madhani Jignesh S. & Jayshree $450
Parakh Dharmendra & Rachna $450
Shah Hemesh & Pratiksha $450
Doshi Vishal & Nisha $450
Dagli Dinesh J. & Sunita $500
Golechha Nitin & Bindu $500
Shah Milap K. & Parul $450
Jain Amit & Priya $450
Shah Amit A. & Megha $450
Dalal Bhavin & Ishani $501
Shah Hiren & Radhika $450
Maru Hiranya & Anupa $500
Mehta Niki & Asmi $450
Singhi Amit & Usha $450
Jain Kamal D. & Sunitha $450
Jain Manish & Ritu $450
Jain Dinesh B. & Vidhya $500
SB Infotech Inc. $450
Jain Abhishek & Shikha $450
Lakhani Sanjay N. & Ami $450
Shah Kirtikant M. & Sudha $500
Shah Kirti M. & Bhavana $500
Shah Nalin J. & Gita $500
Bohra Bahadur S. & Leela $500
Doshi Apurva N. & Maitry $500
Jain Naveen K. & Richa Paliwal $450
Agarwal Vivek & Sheetal $270
Patil Amol N. & Shreya $515
Jain Ashok K. & Asha $500
Modi Manoj S. & Surabhi $500
Kothari Bhavesh V. & Ragini $500
Shah Shashin & Chandany $500
Modi Pradeep & Madhu $500
Shah Pradeep C. & Divya $450
Shah Viren & Apeksha $450
Jain Manit & Jini $515
Shukla Yogesh & Jyoti $500
Marwaha Subash $501
Shah Bimal $500
FRD Family Package Total $23,053
FRE Sponsorship Name Amount
Sanghvi Jitendra R. & Rama $1,000
Shah Nilesh A. & Hina $1,000
Shah Sharad R. & Nalini $1,000
Modi Rajendra K. & Pratibha $1,000
Shah Suresh D. & Bina $1,000
Shah Arvind R. & Ramila $1,000
Mehta Manish & Varsha $1,001
Shah Ketan H. & Janki $1,000
Dani Shashikant F. & Devyani $1,000
Shah Mahendra J. $1,200
Anonymous $1,000
Anonymous $10,001
Anonymous $5,000
Anonymous $5,000
Shah Manesh & Meena $5,000
Sata Jim(Bhalchandra) & Kundan $5,000
Jaya Charitable Foundation $5,000
Anonymous $2,000
Shah Pritish M. & Shreya $2,000
Shah Jinansh R. & Priya $2,001
Nahata Babulal & Mala $1,000
Shah Bipin N. & Vijaya $1,000
Ram Swaroop Garg Foundation $1,001
Total FRE Sponsorship $55,204
"Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions."
- Dalai Lama
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FRE Pledges Name Amount
Shah Anish & Kinneri $201
Shah Girish H. & Asha $201
Shah Rashmikant K. & Hemlata $251
Gandhi Arpan & Sonali $101
AT&T United Way Giving Campaign $1,000
Dagli Dinesh J. & Sunita $501
Shah Vijay & Prianka $251
Shah Chintan R. & Dipal $201
Kothari Nalin & Dipti $101
Nagori Lokesh & Khushi $1,000
Anonymous $501
Shah Niranjan H. & Vibha $301
Shah Girish H. & Asha $251
Singhi Amit & Usha $1,000
Shah Jitendra K. & Dimple $501
Anonymous $251
Jain Anil K. & Savita $251
Jain Ashok K. & Asha $251
Shah Manish & Bharti $251
Jain Raj K. & Shakuntla $501
Jain Ajay K. & Sujata $101
Jhaveri Kaushal M. & Ekta $101
Doshi Apurva N. & Maitry $251
Teli Samar & Purvi $250
Seth Ramesh S. & Reba $251
Shah Bipin & Shobhana $101
Sheth Mahendra J. & Padmini $101
Shah Vijay B. & Hemlata Menon $151
Shah Jitesh S. & Kavita $251
Jain Rajesh H. & Vinita Parekh $251
Jain Naveen K. & Richa Paliwal $365
Shah Kushant B. & Nirali $101
Patil Amol N. & Shreya $101
Shah Manoj G. & Minaxi $501
Jain Sudha $1,000
Doshi Bhogilal C. & Sukla $1,000
Sheth Manu K. & Sudha $251
Shah Dharam M. & Rashmi $251
Sheth Bhupat M. & Aruna $101
Desai Nitin & Rashmi $501
Shah Dipak R. & Panna $51
Jain Neelesh K. & Megha $101
Gotadke Shrayan & Jwalashree $101
Doshi Vishal & Nisha $301
Shah Paresh & Anuja $101
Ajmera Ajay & Trupti $251
Jhaveri Chirag & Darshita $251
Shah Dipen N. & Kavita $201
Shah Rahul M. & Neeyati $251
Shah Jagdish B. & Shaila $101
Shah Dinesh M. & Pina $501
Shah Vastupal B. & Varsha $251
Parikh Jitendra T. & Nayana $101
Shah Hemendra K. & Sangeeta $101
Sancheti Nilesh & Priya $251
Jain Nitin & Pooja $101
Jain Akshat & Priyanka $101
Dalal Bhavin & Ishani $501
Shah Jigar & Purvi $251
Shah Ashok K. & Parul $101
Shah Pradip V. & Hemalata $151
Shah Biren & Avani $151
Doshi Bharat R. & Bharati $501
Lathia Mukesh & Kalyani $251
Shah Bhupendra M. & Neena $501
Shah Kalpesh G. & Tarang $251
Shah Pratik & Sangeen $1,000
Shah Ankit M. & Riddhi $101
Shah Nalin J. & Gita $101
Bhandari Bhavishya & Vibha $101
Mehta Dhaval & Aashwita $251
Guggari Prasad & Rajshree $101
Shah Tushar & Birva $101
Pahade Pritam & Sakshi $251
Shah Ricken & Toni $2,501
Jain Rohit & Shalini $100
Total FRE Pledges $24,131
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Pledges – 2017 PARYUSHAN (AM) – Snatra Puja Gheeboli
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $151 Aarti (Day-1)
Lalit & Bharti Shah $151 Mangal Divo
Kalpesh & Tarang Shah $201 Shanti kalash
Jagdish & Shaila Shah $51 Aarti (Day-2)
Sunita Shah (Zaveri) $31 Mangal Divo
Kumarpal & Indira Shah $71 Shanti kalash
Rashmi & Hemlata Shah $151 Aarti (Day-3)
Manoj & Minaxi Shah $161 Mangal Divo
Sulochanaben Shah (Surbhi Modi) $501 Shanti kalash
Vastupal & Varsha Shah $101 Aarti (Day-4)
Kalpesh & Tarang Shah $101 Mangal Divo
Bhupendra & Neena Shah $301 Shanti kalash
Girish & Asha Shah $151 Aarti (Day-5)
Lalit & Bharti Shah $201 Mangal Divo
Bipin & Sohini Shah $351 Shanti kalash
Sharad & Nalini Shah $101 Aarti (Day-6)
Bipin & Sohini Shah $131 Mangal Divo
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $281 Shanti kalash
Bipin & Sohini Shah $101 Aarti (Day-7)
Sumanben - Nilesh Hina Shah $101 Mangal Divo
Dipak & Puja Kothari $325 Shanti kalash
Tushar & Birva Shah $201
Barsa Sutra Rahul & Niyati Shah $201
Chirag & Darshita Jhaveri $201
Nilkesh Shah $151 Aarti (Day-8)
Karan Mehta / Dhruven Shah $211 Mangal Divo
Manoj & Minaxi Shah $251 Shanti kalash
SWPNA DARSHAN DAY – SWAMIVATSALYA
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Desai Bharat & Neerja Sethi $4000 Swamivatsalya
SWPNA DARSHAN DAY – SWAPNA GHEEBOLI
NAME AMOUNT SWAPNA MALA
Jayna Shah (Rahul & Neeyati Shah) $101
Lion
Flower
Nirav Sheth $101 Flower
Vastupal & Varsha Shah $101 Flower
Jinesh Chheda $151 Pearl
Shreyans M Kothari $151 Pearl
Dinesh & Gita Shah - Windsor $151 Pearl
Jaimik & Reenal Shah $701 Darshan
Arvind & Ramila Shah $101
Elephant
Flower
Mahendra & Indira Doshi $101 Flower
Arvin & Jaya Shah $101 Flower
Nalin & Gita Shah $151 Pearl
Arvin & Jaya Shah $151 Pearl
Jim & Kundan Sata $151 Pearl
Arvin & Jaya Shah $1,008 Darshan
Rajesh & Vinita Jain $101
Bull
Flower
Manoj & Minaxi Shah $101 Flower
Tushar & Birva Shah $101 Flower
Rajesh & Vinita Jain $151 Pearl
Vinay & Sneha Shah $151 Pearl
Vinay & Sneha Shah $801 Darshan
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NAME AMOUNT SWAPNA MALA
Mahendrabhai Shah $6,001
Laxmi Devi
Flower
Arvin & Jaya Shah $8,001 Pearl
Arvin & Jaya Shah $11,115 Darshan
Snehal & Payal Shah $101
Garland
Flower
Darshana Akshay Gala $101 Flower
Veeral & Riya Shah (S/O Vinay & Sneha Shah)
$101 Flower
Gunvant Shah $151 Pearl
Kavi, Syra and Mika (C/O Vinay & Sneha Shah)
$151 Pearl
Shailesh & Priti Shah $151 Pearl
Bhupendra & Neena Shah $501 Darshan
Ankit & Riddhi Shah $101
Moon
Flower
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $101 Flower
Smita Sheth $101 Flower
Pradip & Hema Shah $151 Pearl
Praful & Pratima Shah $151 Pearl
Jinesh Chheda $151 Pearl
Sulochanaben (M/O Surbhi Manoj Modi)
$801 Darshan
Chirag & Darshita Jhaveri $101
Sun
Flower
Shirish & Vidya Shah $101 Flower
Rohit & Jyoti Shah $101 Flower
Jagdish & Bhanu Shah $151.00 Pearl
Saurabh & Sonal Shah $151.00 Pearl
Rohit & Devyani Shah $151.00 Pearl
Shirish & Vidya Shah $1,001.00 Darshan
NAME AMOUNT SWAPNA MALA
Bhupendra & Neena Shah $101
Flag
Flower
Nirav & Purvi Doshi $101 Flower
Kaplesh & Tarang Shah $101 Flower
Ramesh & Sheela Shah $151 Pearl
Chintan & Dipal Shah $151 Pearl
Gunvant Shah $151 Pearl
Sharad & Nalini Shah $751 Darshan
Bhadra H Doshi $101
Uran – Kalash
Flower
Hemang & Tejal Shah $101 Flower
Rashmi & Hemlata Shah $101 Flower
Bhadra H Doshi $151 Pearl
Nitin & Pooja Jain $151 Pearl
Anil & Savita Jain $151 Pearl
Rashmi & Hemlata Shah $601 Darshan
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $101
Padma Sarovar
Flower
Jyotsnaben Ajmera $101 Flower
Sulochanaben (M/O Surabhi Manoj Modi)
$101 Flower
Pravin & Surbhi Shah $151 Pearl
Jagdish & Shaila Shah $151 Pearl
Samar & Purvi Teli $151 Pearl
Jaimik & Reenal Shah $1,111 Darshan
Kumarpal & Indiraben Shah $101
Milky Ocean
Flower
Pravin & Jyoti Shah $101 Flower
Bipin & Sohini Shah $101 Flower
Ketan & Janki Shah $151 Pearl
Priyank & Bhumika Vora $151 Pearl
Nilesh & Hina Shah $151 Pearl
Ketan & Bhavi Shah $1,001 Darshan
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NAME AMOUNT SWAPNA MALA
Biren & Avani Shah $101
Viman
Flower
Jinansh & Priya Shah $101 Flower
Arvin & Jaya Shah $101 Flower
Tirthesh & Shreya Shah $151 Pearl
Dipak & Panna Shah $151 Pearl
Girish & Asha Shah $151 Pearl
Akshay & Sweta Shah $3,708 Darshan
Ankit & Riddhi Shah $101
Heap Of Jewels
Flower
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $101 Flower
Pratik & Nehal Shah $101 Flower
Kirti & Prakash Sanghvi $151 Pearl
Lt. Neeta Vijay Gandhi (C/O Arpan & Sonali Gandhi)
$151 Pearl
Gunvant Shah & Family $151 Pearl
Jignesh & Jayshree Madhani $2,001 Darshan
Jigar & Purvi Shah $101
Smokeless Fire
Flower
Kritesh & Hiral Mehta $101 Flower
Kaushal & Ekta Jhaveri $101 Flower
Ketan & Janki Shah $151 Pearl
Ankit & Bina Shah $151 Pearl
Shirish & Parul Shah $151 Pearl
Pravin & Surbhi Shah $1,515 Darshan
SWPNA DARSHAN DAY – SWAPNA GHEEBOLI
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Sulochanaben Shah (M/O Surbhi Modi)
$4,001 Parna - Flower Mala
Amit & Purvi Shah $3,333 Parna - Pearl Mala
Amit & Purvi Shah $5,555 Parna ma Bhagvan Padharavanu
Kirti & Bhavna Shah $5,301 Darshan/Taking Home
Hemang & Tejal Shah $251 Tilak Karvanu
Jim & Kundan Sata $301 Munimji
Arvind & Ramila Shah $151 Bhagwana - Mata & Pita
Shashin & Chandni Shah $4,444 Ami Zarna
Arvin & Jaya Shah $1,503 Aarti
Akshay & Sweta Shah $1,503 Mangal Divo
SAMVATSARI - PRATIKRAMAN GHEEBOLI
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Nalin & Gita Shah $551 Samayik Levanu
Niranjan & Vibha Shah $216 Saklahrath
Rashmi & Hemlata Shah $201 Snatasya Thoy
Ketur & Sejal Doshi $301 Sat Lakh
Shashi & Shital Shah $251 Vanditu-1
Bipin & Vijya Shah $1,501 Atichar
Mayurikaben Podar $401 Michhami Dikkadam
Bipin & Sohini Shah $151 Vanditu-2
Rajnikant & Jyotsna Shah $201 Vanditu-3
Niranjan & Vibha Shah $216 Ajit Shanti
Vastupal & Varsha Shah $601 Moti Shanti
Vastupal & Varsha Shah $251 Santikaram
Anonymous $201 Samayik Paravavanu
Mahendrabhai Shah $1,001 Pratikraman Bhanavavanu
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PARYUSHAN - EKASHANA SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Pradip & Hema Shah $101
Mita & Jaswant Shah $101
Rashmi & Hemlata Shah $101
Avani & Biren Shah $101
Rohit & Nilpa Shah $51
Vijay & Usha Vasani $101
Ankit & Riddhi Shah $51
Vijay Shah & Hemlata Menon $101
Tirthesh & Shreya Shah $151
Jayesh & Nayana Gosaliya $101
Jyoti & Shailesh Jain $151
Pratima & Praful Shah $101
Bhavesh & Shivani Shah $101
Chintan & Dipal Shah $51
Satish & Keerti Shah $101
Hashumati & Jagdish Shah $51
Suresh & Ila Shah $151
Vastupal Shah $151
Sushilaben Shah (c/o Jagdish & Shaila Shah) $101
Jayant & Heena Shah $151
Kalpesh & Tarang Shah $101
Nikhil & Smita Kothari $101
Girish & Asha Shah $101
Niranjan & Vibha Shah $101
Sulochanaben Shah (M/O Surabhi Manoj Shah) $101
Subir Shah (S/O Bipin & Sohini Shah) $151
Kulin & Rajan Shah $101
Jayesh & Bhavna Mehta $101
Asha Jain $51
Pravin & Jyoti Shah $101
Roshni Dharam Shah $101
Kalpana & Pravin Chokshi $101
Ajaybhai & Bharatbhai Ajmera $101
Lalit & Usha Doshi $101
Dinesh & Sunita Dagli $101
Sunita Shah $51
Ramaben C Haria $101
Jasvant & Saroj Sheth $151
Sanjay & Manisha Bhandari $101
Payesh & Neeta Jhaveri $51
Vikram & Minal Doshi $101
Bharat & Bhavna Shah $51
Rakesh & Lisa Sheth $151
Krina & Ankit Gogri $101
Preeti & Prashant Chordia $101
Suresh & Rekha Shah $101
Bhupat & Aruna Sheth $51
Pradeep & Divya Shah $101
Riya, Priyal, Reekhav & Jainav $111
Bipin Vijaya Shah $151
Nanda Gajarawala $101
Sharad & Nalini Shah $101
Ramesh & Sheela Shah $101
Kishor & Usha Sheth $101
Padmini & Mahendra Sheth $101
Vinay & Sudha Shah $101
Pratibha Shah $101
Nilesh & Hina Shah $101
Ekta Kansara $101
Arvind & Ramila Shah $101
Bhupendra & Neena Shah $101
Manish & Bharti Shah $51
Avnee, Kamal & Sunita Jain $101
Banshi & Bharti Shah $51
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PARYUSHAN – BHAVNA SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Jagdish & Bhanu Shah $201
Pravin & Surbhi Shah $201
Vinit, Anuja, Aarvi & Ansh Shah $201
Nalin & Gita Shah $201
Ketur & Sejal Doshi $201
Rushabh & Kavita Mehta $201
Ketur & Sejal Doshi $201
Bipin & Vijaya Shah $201
Pradip & Hema Shah $201
Dharmendra & Rachana Parekh $201
Binish & Mital Shah- Windsor $201
Anonymous $201
Shila & Sanjana Shah / Smita Sheth $201
Sharad & Nalini Shah $201
Sudha Jain $201
Rajendra & Pratibha Modi $201
PARYUSHAN – PRATIKRAMAN SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Pravin & Surbhi Shah $201.00
Ashish & Siddhi Shah (c/o Girish & Asha Shah) $201.00
PARYUSHAN – PARNA PLEDGES
NAME AMT
Biren & Avani Shah $50
Chintan & Dipal Shah $50
Hiren & Radhika Shah $50
Jigar & Purvi Shah $50
Jinansh & Priya Shah $50
Ketan & Janki Shah $50
Kritesh & Hiral Mehta $50
Kushant & Nirali Shah $50
Neel & Jasmita Oza $50
Bhavin & Ishani Dalal $50
Jyoti Rohit Shah $151
PARYUSHAN PLEDGES
EVENT AMOUNT
Snatra Puja Gheeboli $4,929.00
Swapna Darshan Day - Swamivatsalya $4,000.00
Swapna Darshan Day Gheeboli $76,638.00
Samvatsari Pratikraman Gheeboli $6,044.00
Ekashana Sponsorship $6,374.00
Bhavna Sponsorship $4,422.00
Parna Sponsorship $651.00
Total $103,134.00
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DAS LAKSHAN PUJA - PLEDGES
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Raj & Shakuntala Jain $51
Day-1 Naveen & Richa Jain $51
Eric & Sonia Reynolds $51
Amit & Priya Jain $51
Abhishek Agarwal & Anjali Jain $51
Day-2 Naveen & Richa Jain $51
Pritam & Sakshi Pahade $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-3
Neelesh & Megha Jain $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-4
Vishal & Nisha Doshi $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-5
Purushottam & Manjul Deo $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-6
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-7
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-8
Amit & Priya Jain $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51
Day-9 Amit & Priya Jain $51
Ajit & Piyusha Patil $51
Ajay & Gunjan Jain $51
Naveen & Richa Jain $51 Day-10
Akshat & Priyanka Jain $51
Raj & Shakuntala Jain $51
Day-11 Naveen & Richa Jain $51
Anand M Kamdar $51
Akshat & Priyanka Jain $51
KSHAMA VANI DAY PUJA - PLEDGES
NAME AMOUNT
Amit & Priya Jain $101
Amit & Megha Shah $101
Vishal & Nisha Doshi $101
Purushottam & Manjul Deo $101
Manit & Jini Jain $101
Sudha Jain & Family $101
Raj & Shakuntala Jain $101
Dr. Asha & Ashok Jain $101
KSHAMA VANI DAY FOOD SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Vishal & Nisha Doshi $101
Purushottam & Manjul Deo $101
Sudha Jain & Family $101
Dr. Asha & Ashok Jain $101
Raj & Shakuntala Jain $101
Shashi & Girish Bapna $101
Akshat & Priyanka Jain $101
Neelesh & Megha Jain $51
EC 2017-18 $101
SATTARBHEDI PUJA SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT FOR
Dipak & Panna Shah $151 S/Kalash
Tirthesh & Shreya Shah $151 Aarti
Shashikant Ramanlal Shah $111 Mangal Divo
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SATTARBHEDI FOOD SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Ankit & Bina Shah $101
EC 2017-18 $101
AYMABIL FOOD SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT
Monika / Shan Kothari (Nikhil and Smita) $251
Ashish and Minal Manek $251
Dipak and Panna Shah $251
Kalpesh and Tarang Shah $251
Rohit and Nilpa Shah $251
Anonymous $251
Vaibhav Parekh and Parni Patel (Baltimor) $251
Shirish and Vidya Shah $251
HINDI PUJA MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP
NAME AMOUNT MONTH
Jain Raj K. & Shakuntala $51 JAN
Jain Akshat & Priyanka $51 JAN
Jain Ajay & Gunjan $51 FEB
Jain Neelesh K. & Megha $51 FEB
Nitin & Deepali Jain $51 MAR
Jain Amit & Priya $51 APR
Deo Purushottam & Manjul $51 MAY
Jain Ashok & Asha $51 JUN
Jain Neelesh & Megha $51 JULY
Jain Ajay & Sujata $51 AUG
Shah Amit & Megha $51 OCT
INDIA FLOOD RELIEF FUND
NAME AMOUNT
Anonymous $10
Anonymous $51
Naman Shah (Shashin & Chandany Shah) $54
Ranjit & Shilpa Jain $1,000
Anonymous $2,000
Jayna Shah (D/O Rahul & Niyati Shah) $100
Vimal Patel $100
Anonymous $25
Anonymous $500
Anonymous $21
Anonymous $500
Anonymous $100
Suresh D. & Bina Shah $50
Dharam M. & Rashmi Shah $101
Naresh R. & Indira Shah $25
Nirav & Payal Shah $51
Jigar Jhaveri $51
Umesh Gandhi $250
Bhupat and Aruna Sheth $100
Niki & Asmi Mehta $100
Rajiv Shah $151
Amee Chaudry $200
Anonymous $250
Anonymous $200
Anonymous $750
Mahendra Shah $ 151
Sheryas & Purvi Shah $ 101
Mahendra & Indra Doshi $ 100
Nutan & Alka Shah $ 251
Jyotika Sheth $ 50
Rashmikant & Renuka Shah $ 151
Anonymous $ 1121
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Just like previous years, we are extremely blessed to have so many tapascharya this year! We had 40 tapasvis
ranging from Varshitap to Atthai (8 upvas) or more, some youth tapasvis with Attham tap (3 upvas) and many
young tapasvis performed Ekasana for all 8 days. Khub Khub Anumodana of all tapasvis!
No Name Spouse’s / Parents’ Name # of Days - Fasting
1 Bharatiben Shah Hasmukhbhai 13th Varshi Tap
2 Jyotiben Shah Rohitbhai 6th Varshi Tap
3 Sulochanaben Shah Mother of Surabhiben Modi & Sunitaben Shah 3rd Varshi Tap
4 Neeyatiben Shah Rahulbhai 16
5 Kalpeshbhai Shah Tarangben 11
6 Ranjanben SHah Rameshbhai N. 9
7 Rupalben Shah Sister of Ronakben Shah 9
8 Ansh Shah s/o Vinitbhai & Anujaben 8 / Youth
9 Arham Jhaveri s/o Chiragbhai & Darshitaben 8 / Youth
10 Arushi Shah d/o Manishbhai & Bhartiben 8 / Youth
11 Vandan Shah s/o Tusharbhai & Birvaben 8 / Youth
12 Sameer B. Shah s/o Bharatbhai & Falguniben 8
13 Monilbhai Shah s/o Nilkeshbhai & Ninaben 8
14 Bhavnaben Kirtibhai - Windsor 8
15 Birvaben Shah Tusharbhai 8
16 Dipenbhai Shah Kavitaben 8
17 Kavitaben Shah Dipenbhai 8
18 Harsukhbhai Doshi Bhadraben 8 / Maun
19 Hemangbhai Shah Tejalben 8
20 Tejalben Shah Hemangbhai 8
21 Jayshreeben Madhani
Jigneshbhai 8
22 Jyotsnaben Shah Rajnibhai 8
23 Jinanshbhai Shah Priyaben 8
24 Manojbhai Shah Minaxiben 8
25 Kamleshben Shah Virendrabhai 8
26 Kirtiben Vora Maheshbhai 8
27 Kundanben Sata Bhalchandrabhai (Jim) 8
28 Lalitbhai Shah Bhartiben 8
29 Neenaben Shah Bhupendrabhai 8
30 Neravbhai Doshi Purviben 8
31 Nutanbhai Shah Alkaben 8
32 Ranjanben Vijaybhai – Windsor 8
33 Ritaben Ratani Sirajbhai – Saginaw 8
34 Sharadbhai Shah Naliniben 8
35 Sohiniben Shah Bipinbhai 8
36 Vanita Mehta Rajesh Mithalal 8
37 Manishbhai Salva Kunjanben - Midland 8
38 Kunjanben Salva Manishbhai 8
39 Akashbhai Shah s/o Dineshbhai - Windsor 8
40 Mayuriben Munot Troy 8
Paryushan – Tapasvi Recognition
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EC is thankful to Sakal Sangh for active support and participation in various events. Thanks to each and every
sub-committee members involved and all the volunteers for many hours of hard work and dedication to
organize and help with various events.
Paryushan Mahaparv is such event which would not have been possible to conduct at such a large-scale event
without the contribution from our volunteers and members
▪ We would like to thank Harindra & Mayuri Shah, Ramesh & Nayna Shah and Manish Zaveri for
Prakshal and early morning activity help.
▪ We would like to thank Sharad & Nalini Shah for leading Snatra Puja & Pratikraman. Special thanks to
Key volunteers Bipin & Sohini Shah, Rashmi & Hemlata Shah, Dipen & Kavita Shah and Rajnikant &
Jyotsna Shah.
▪ Special thanks to Pritish Shah for leading Pravachan and Manish Shah for Bhavana setup activities.
▪ A big thank you to Rajnikant & Jyotsna Shah, Vinita Parekh and Alka Shah for creating amazing Aangi
for all days.
▪ Swapna Darshan Day event was led by Praful Shah and Peenal Shah. Special thanks to Key
volunteers Pratima Shah, Anuja Shah, Mona Bora, Maitry Doshi, Vinit Shah, Rahul Shah, Deepak
Shah, Vijay (Hema) Shah, Vinay Shah, Biren Shah, Manish Shah, Ankit Shah, Neeyati Shah and Birva
Shah.
▪ We are thankful to Ekasana team led by Bhartiben Doshi for their dedication and commitment. Many of
them were also doing Tapasya during Paryushan.
▪ Children’s day Prabhavana is one of the most sought-after event by kids. We thank you Hemesh Shah,
Nirali Lathia, Kamal Jain, Manish Shah, all study class coordinators and all donors.
▪ For Bhavana, we like to thank Kundanben Sata & Sanjay Bhandari for their lead and help.
▪ Just like all previous years, this year we have 40 Tapasvis observing Atthai or higher Tapasya. Tapasvi
Bahuman event was very well conducted by Peenal Shah and Vinit Shah. Special thanks to Megha
Jain, Deval Shah & Shashin Shah for event decoration.
▪ Barsa Sutra Darshan event on Samvatsari day morning was coordinated by Vinay Shah and Ankit
Shah. Bipin & Sohini Shah and Chirag Jhaveri were key supporting volunteers.
Das Lakshan Parva is followed by Paryushan. This is a great festival of soul purification.
▪ We would like to thank all co-ordinators for Puja, Das Lakshan Vidhan & Cultural Activity (Vishal Doshi,
Parul Shah, Sudha Jain, Purushottam Deo, Gunjan Jain, Priya Jain) & key volunteers for making Das
Lakshan Parva Successful.
▪ Kshamavani is the unique function for which every Jain should be proud of. Like previous years too we
have celebrated the Kshamavani with great zeal. We would like to thank all co-ordinators for Puja,
Food, Decoration, setup, Prabhavana (Vishal Doshi, Parul Shah, Richa Jain, Megha Shah, Sudha Jain,
Pratiksha Shah, Megha Jain, Priyanka Jain, Amit Shah, Ajay Jain, Amit Jain).
▪ Special thanks to key volunteers Naveen Jain, Raj Jain, Virat Shah, Dr. Asha Jain, Manit Jain, Akshat
Jain, Gunjan Jain, Jini Jain, Rajshree Gughari, Sayali Shah,Mahi Doshi, Krishi Shah, Aadish Jain,
Parshwa Jain. Thanks to Jaina for organizing this wonderful event. We seek forgiveness if unknowingly
we hurt anyone. Uttam Kshama. Michchhami Dukaddam!
Volunteer Appreciation
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Ayambil Oli was very successful with 42 complete Olis and many more one-day Aayambil tapsvis:
▪ This year Ayamabil Oli was conducted with different apparoach to distribute the amount of work
involved on volunteers who are putting their Heart and Soul in offering their help. For religious activity in
prayer hall or Ayambil food downstairs, we always can count on JSGD volunteers and their
commitment. Thanks to Sharadbhai Shah and other members for leading the daily religious activities.
▪ Special appreciation to key volunteers: Geeta Shah, Anuja Shah and Niral Shah. From Groc
procurement to cooking/serving, we always can count on dedicated volunteers. Thank you for your
commitment. This event would not have been possible without all the volunteers who came daily for
serving, utensil cleaning or all other activities involved to make this event successful. We would like to
recongnize Ramaben Haria, Maltiben Desai, Sadhanaben Sheth, Bhartiben(Lalitbhai) Shah, Ranjanben
Salva(Houston), Vinaybhai Shah, Raginiben Kothari, Bhartiben(Jayprakashbhai) Shah, Sohiniben
Shah, Snehaben Shah, Shitalben Shah and Devyaniben Shah for their devotion to help during Oli.
Khub Khub Anumodna!
We would like to thank JOY, who helped during each & every event in Rang Mandap setup, food preparation,
table-chair setup, serving food and all other activities to make the event successful.
The 2017 Parna team is extremely honored and humbled for the opportunity to have sponsored the Parna
event this year on August 26, 2017. We experienced the great fortune to serve and receive blessings from
900+ people on this auspicious day and this would not have been possible without the support from many
volunteers and well-wishers of the Jain Society of Greater Detroit.
Please accept our sincere gratitude for making this a memorable event for our beloved society and Michhami
Dukkadam if we have hurt anyone’s feelings during the event. Our team is committed to serve JSGD for years
to come.
2017 Paryushan Parna Team
Biren & Avani Shah (Vraj, Vunsh)
Chintan & Dipal Shah (Yaksh, Myra)
Hiren & Radhika Shah (Rahi, Hiya)
Jigar & Purvi Shah (Prisha, Manya)
Jinansh & Priya Shah (Aarush)
Ketan & Janki Shah (Ruhin, Banhi)
Kritesh & Hiral Mehta
Kushant & Nirali Shah (Kalp)
Neel & Jasmita Oza (Lavanya, Vyom)
Members and Well-Wishers of Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Thank you note from 2017 Parna Team
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||Shree Neminathay Namah ||
||Shree Adinathay Namah||
Organized by: JAINA Federation of Jain Associations in North America & Girnar Mahatirth Vikas Samiti
With the blessings of: P.P. Shree Dharmarakshitsuri M.S. & P.P. Shree Hemvallabhsuri M.S.
What: Shashvataa Shree Girnar and Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra, including:
• Vachanas by P.P. Shree Dharmarakshitsuri M.S. and other Acharyas
• Girnar 99 Prakari Puja and other anusthans at Diu Tirth and Hastagiri Tirth
• Bhakti programs and much more When: January 20 – 30, 2018 Where: The Yatra will start and conclude in Ahmedabad, covering Girnar, Vanthali, Prabhas Patan, Diu, Ajahara, Talaja, Kadambgiri, Hastagiri, Shatrunjaygiri and other Tirths. Cost: $1,200 per person ($1,001 for the Yatra; $151 for Yatra Sangh donations; $48 for admin fees)
• Charges are inclusive of all double occupancy lodging & boarding expenses. Accommodations will be made in new dharmasalas / 3-star hotels, wherever possible.
• All yatris are responsible for making arrangements to reach Ahmedabad.
• The Yatra will be conducted by Patani Tours, the conductors of all previous JAINA Yatras.
• The Yatra is open to NRIs and Indian residents– a registration package will be e-mailed upon request.
Contact Information: Pulin Shah: pulinrshah@gmail.com; (860) 357-1444 Rohit Doshi: rohit.h.doshi@gmail.com; (607) 759-0555
JAINA Girnar Yatra
Late Shri Dr. Kanti Bhai Shah
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In the Jain Dharma, the austerity called Ayambil is considered very auspicious and efficacious. Anyone can go
to the Ayambil Shala to perform Ayambil. There, food which is devoid of any special taste and spices, is
available for the performance of Ayambil.
Khub Khub Anumodana to Bhagyashali who completed the Oli:
We are very thankful to Anand Bora for taking amazing pictures at Sutra Stavan Recital and Sharadbhai for capturing all other nice memories for all of us. Here are the picture links:
1 Ajita Desai
2 Anuja Shah
3 Asha Shah
4 Ashish Manek
5 Bipinbhai C. Shah
6 Birva Shah
7 Chetna Shah
8 Dipak J. Shah
9 Dipal Shah
10 Dipen Shah
11 Gitaben (Windsor) Shah
12 Jagdish (Shaila) Shah
13 Jagruti Patrawala
14 Jyotsaben Ajmera
15 Jyotsnaben R. Shah
16 Kala Shah
17 Kalpesh Shah
18 Kavita Shah
19 Krina Gogri
20 Kushant Shah
21 Lalit Shah
22 Manish Zaveri
23 Nalini Shah
24 Neena Shah
25 Neeyati Shah
26 Neil Dedhia
27 Niral Shah
28 Nirmalaben Zaveri
29 Parag Dedhia
30 Peenal Shah
31 Ragini Kothari
32 Ramesh N. Shah
33 Ranjan R. Shah
34 Rohit (Nilpa) Shah
35 Shaila Shah
36 Sharad Shah
37 Shardaben Shah
38 Shirish Shah
39 Sunita Shah
40 Surabhi Modi
41 Surabhi Shah
42 Vanita R. Mehta
Sutra & Stavan Recital (8/13/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Sutra-Stavan-Recital
Paryushan Day 1 Pictures (8/18/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Paryushan-Day1-Pics
Swapna Darshan Day (8/19/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Swapna-Darshan-Day
Paryushan Day 3 (8/20/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Paryushan-Day-3-Pics
Paryushan Day 4 (8/21/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Paryushan-Day-4-Pics
Paryushan Day 6 (8/23/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Paryushan-Day-6-pics
Paryushan Tapasvi Bahumaan (8/25/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Tapasvi-Bahumaan-Pic
Samvatsari & Barsa Sutra Vanchan (8/26/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Samvatsari-Day-Pics
Parna Day Celebrations (8/27/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Parna-Day-Pics
Kshama Vani Day Celebrations (9/9/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Kshamavani-Day-Pics
JOS Program (9/23/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JOS-september-program
Ayambil Oli (9/27/17 – 10/05/17) http://tinyurl.com/2017-JSGD-Ayambil-Oli-Pics
Nav-Padjini Ayambil Oli Tapasvi
NavpadjiniAaymabil Oli Update
Pictures Links
SPE - Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jain Society of Greater detroit warmly welcomes the new members who recently joined our society.
Annual Members Lifetime Members
Bhandari Tithal Choradia Prashant & Priti
Jain Abhishek & Shikha Mehta Rushabh & Kavita
Mehta Nirbhay Chheda Jignesh & Dipti
Nahar Nikhil & Nikita Patel Rakesh & Mira
Parakh Vijay & Ranjana Shah Rahul & Yogitha
Patil Ajit & Piyusha Shah Resham R
Sanghavi Devam Rashmin Kavdia Veena
Shah Amit & Hemali
Shah Amit & Mohini
Shah Sashin & Shraddha
Sheth Naresh & Asha
Since February 2016, JOS has organized various activities including some educational and fun activities like
games, music programs, Bingo etc. We hope to continue this on regular basis depending upon the availability
of facility. We like to invite people to share their talent with this enthusiastic group.
We met last on September 23rd, 2017. After our routine reciting of Bhaktamer stotra, Bruhad Shanti and Arti
and Mangal divo, the group proceeded down stair for participation in easy Yoga session led by Mrs. Bharti
Shah, a very experienced Yoga instructor in our local community. About 50 seniors attended and did Yoga for
about 45 minutes either sitting in the Chair or on the mat on the floor.
Kamal Jain who directs weekly Yoga at the temple on every Sunday, also was in attendance. He encouraged
people to take advantage of ongoing weekly Yoga sessions. The program was well received by all. Thanks to
Bhartiben Shah
After the delicious lunch, a video presentation by Ratnasundersuri Maharaj Saheb was shown on the screen.
This was enjoyed by all.
After the tea and snacks, the meeting was adjourned. We appreciate help from volunteers from EC and BOT.
Vastupal & Varsha Shah Ramesh & Sheela Shah
Pravin & Jyotika Sheth Bipin & Sohini Shah
Jain Organization of Senior - JOS
Jain Organization of Senior - JOS
Membership Update
SPE - Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jai Jinendra!
Sutra Stavan Recital
Study class had Sutra & Stavan Recital on Aug 13th, which was followed by light dinner. 35+ students (ages 4
years to 15 years) participated in this event and recited various sutras like Namutththunam, Laghu Shanti,
Bhaktamar, Sakalarhat and quite a few Stavans.
Group Participant Title 1 Ria Doshi Abhutthio Sutra
1 Ariha Shah Logassa
1 Yaksh Shah Iriya Vahiyam
1 Nishad Shah Manibhadra Veer Stuti
1 Aashi Bora Bhaktamar 1 to 5 Gatha
1 Jainav Shah Sakal Tirth 1 to 5 Gatha
2 Kavya Jhaveri Saath Lakh
2 Vraj Shah Iriyavahyriya, Tassa Utari
2 Ariha Jhaveri Saath Lakh & 18 Pap Sthanak
2 Rishi Shah Panchindya Sutra
2 Maahi Mehta Abhutthio Sutra
2 Reekhav Shah Namutthunam
2 Nishar Teli Ichchhakar Sutra
2 Keval Shah Ichchhakar Sutra
2 Anya Shah Abhutthio Sutra
2 Pahal Shah He Shaarda Ma
8 Mihir Zaveri Sakalarhat sutra
3A Aarav Doshi Logassa
3A Aarya Shah Logassa
3A Vedika Jain Logassa
3B Sonali Shah Logassa
3B Suhani Salecha Uvasaggaharam
3B Manya Tijoriwala Logassa
4 Keval Shah Sakal Tirth Vandana
4 Arham Jhaveri Laghu Shanti
4 Ansh Shah Bharatesar Bahubali Sajjhay
4 Rushi Teli Saath Lakh
4 Ishana Shah Tu mane Bhagwan
5A Harsh Ajmera Jag Chintamani
5A Adeesh & Parsh Jain Mahaveer Chalisa
5A Jayna Shah Vanditu
Quote for the month: “Every Child is Gifted, They Just Unwrap it at Different Times.”
- Unknown
Study Class Corner
Study Class Corner
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5A Group 5A (3 Kids) Hey Trishla na Jaya
5B Yash & Nikhil Saath Laakh & 18 Papasthanak
5B Rahi + Hiya(Gp 4) Kalyan Kandam
5B Priya Shah Bhaktamar 6 +
5B Ruhin Shah Uvasaggaharam
7B Aarvi Shah
7B Riya Munot
8 Mihir Zaveri Sakalarhat sutra
Paryushan Lectures
This year during the Paryushan study class had multiple lecture sessions for students. In case if you had
missed it, click the link to find the lectures.
• Monday (21st August) – Lecture by Visiting Scholar Pravinbhai L. Shah (Gr 5 and above)
• Tuesday (22nd August) – Social Hall lecture by Bhavnaben Mehta (Gr 5 and above)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXJJRrANKhk&feature=youtu.be
• Tuesday (22nd August) 8:30 PM – Video/Story session for young students (Gr 4 and below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB1XdgO5_mE
ParyushanTapasya
Same as every year, our many of our youth did Tapasya during Paryushan. We had Aarushi Shah, Ansh Shah, Arham Jhaveri and Vandan Shah – all 4 of them did Atthai (8 Upvas) and Keval Shah did 5 Upvas. Lots of Anumodana…
Essay Competition
This year’s study class essay competition has been announced for Group 5 and above. Deadline for submitting
essay was Sept 10th, 2017. We have 35 students participating in the essay. Younger groups also participated
with lots of enthusiasm. The results will be announced in near future.
Group Essay Topic
5A Yaksh and Yakshinis in Jainism and their importance and contribution
5B Power of Forgiveness
7/8 Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a Jain principle or teaching. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Study Class Initiatives and Class Changeover for this Year:
Students will move to next class based on attendance, exams and teachers’ recommendations starting
October 29th class this year. We have 108 registered students with 91 students over 60% attendance. Our
study classes are run by 19 teachers and 12 volunteers. We introduced Google Classroom as a part of our
new initiative to streamline the communication and keep up with changing educational delivery methods. We
are also using JSGD website and Remind 101 to communicate with JSGD study class community.
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Annual Day Program:
We organized Annual Day Program on Sunday, October 8th, 2017. 108 students participated with lots of
enthusiasm. The 2 hours program was followed by light dinner. We sincerely appreciate and praise all the
efforts and commitment of our students and teachers towards making Annual Day so successful.
Recognition of New Study Class Teachers:
We are pleased to announce joining of 3 new study class teachers:
• Kavita Mehta – Group 1
• Hetali Lodhaya – Group 8
• Megha Shah
Hindi Pathshala:
We have 5 Hindi classes conducted by 11 teachers and attended by 55 students. 48 students appeared for
Hindi-USA exam in June – 2017. Hindi class will also celebrate ‘Diwali Diwas’ on 10/29/2017. For more
information please click below:
https://sites.google.com/site/hindipatshalajsgd/
Study Class Sponsorship
Lifetime sponsorship is $1001 and you can select a month of your choice for lifetime. The monthly
sponsorship is $125. For sponsoring study class, please contact Kamlesh Shah or email at
studyclass.jsgd@gmail.com.
You may also sponsor lunch at study class to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or maybe you need no reason.
Please contact Rachna Parakh or Pratiksha Shah.
Hindi Class time is 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Jain Study Class time is 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
http://www.jsgd.org/studyclass.php
Upcoming Study Class Dates for 2017 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 19 Dec 3 Dec 17
Hindi Class time is 9:45 am – 10:45 AM Jain Study Class time is 11:00 – 1:00 PM
http://www.jsgd.org/studyclass.php
Upcoming Study Class Dates for 2017 Sept 10 Sept 24 Oct 8 Oct 29
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JOY Board 2017-18
President Shilpi Shah
Vice President Anagha Shah
Community Services Tanvi Doshi
Treasurer Aarvi Shah
Public Relations Priyal Shah
Publications Mihir Zaveri
Media Manager Vira Mehta
Advisor Vinit Shah Sejal Doshi
JOY Web Page http://jsgd.org/joy.php
Joy Update
Jai Jinendra!
Even though it has only been a few weeks since the elections of the new board,
JOY has been working hard and diligently with lots of energy and goals for this
year! On September 25th, JOY organized Teacher’s Day, where JOY members
took the spot of the Study Class coordinators and teachers so we could
experience what it was like to run just one Study Class. We decided who was
going to teach each class, we taught classes, and we cooked the food. It took a lot
of hard work, so we would like to thank the students who participated and the
people that do this every two weeks. We all gained a greater appreciation for what
they do for us.
On October 22nd, which is the day of the Diwali program, JOY will conduct the
general body meeting at 2:00pm. We will talk about the goals for this year,
future events, the t-shirt competition, and we will have a ton of fun activities.
Speaking of the t-shirt competition, designs must be submitted by October 22nd
in order to be voted on. Creating a design will only take a few minutes of your time
and you could win a prize if your design is selected so participate. In addition to
the general body meeting, JOY will also be doing Rangoli and making bookmarks
for the Children’s Home on October 22nd from 10:00am to 12:00noon. Anyone
that would like to participate is welcome. Navkar Jaap is also coming up in one
month, so please check your calendars to make sure that you will be there on
Thanksgiving Day. Navkar Jaap is one of JOY’s largest events every year, so
please come out and support us. Your tummy will be glad you did!
Thank You!
JOY Board 2017-2018
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