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Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago 435 N. Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 Phone: (630) 837-1077 Website: www.jsmconline.org Newsletter – May 2009 Jai Jinendra, The days of Pratishtha Mahotsav leading to our temple reopening we have been anxiously waiting for are here. By the time you read this we will be about 20 days from hosting yet another Pratishtha Mahotsav of our temple since its grand opening in 1992. On behalf of our society and our Pratishtha Sanghpati, Shree Mafatbhai Patel and Family of Patel Brothers, it is with great pleasure and a privilege we invite you to Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago’s 4th Pratishtha Mahotsav between June 20, 2009 and June 29, 2009. This is a unique opportunity for us to celebrate the lives and virtues of our Bhagwans, Tirthankars, and Dev-Devis. This is also an opportunity to honor our Gurudevs and thank all of you – JSMC members, guests, volunteers, partners, committee members, and trustees – for your support and confidence. The Opening Ceremony will be held in JSMC main hall on Saturday June 20, 2009 at 7:00pm in the presence of our Gurudevs, distinguished scholars and dignitaries. A detailed event schedule is listed herein along with myriad of other important details of our Pratishtha Mahotsav. Updates and additional information (especially last minute changes) can be found online at www.jsmc2009.org. Pratishtha marks both a completion and a beginning. Over the years many of you have made extraordinary contribution to the success of our temple in many ways. JSMC temple is truly an amazing place of worship for all – Shwetambar, Digambar, Srimad, and Sthanakvasi – mirroring some of the finest temples of India and enriched with learned members, extraordinarily gifted Pathshala teachers, driven executive committee, and passionate board. We are proud of our accomplishments to date and believe that our next Table of Contents generation is even more than ever ready to lead us forward. Leadership Team’s Message……...1 Reflecting on our time here, we realize that our most Construction Update……..…………2 formative experiences at JSMC have been made possible by Pratishtha Mahotsav Dignitaries Information………..….2 extremely supportive colleagues, generous members, and Program Details……………………….3 friends of our society. These experiences have fostered our Poojan Information…...................5 dedication and commitment towards making a difference Poojan Sponsorship………………….7 everyday and have helped shape a crystal clear vision of Abhishek Sponsorship………..….…9 setting long term goals of our society after Pratishtha; Raffle Opportunities……………......9 Fixed Pledges……………………….….11 however, they wouldn’t be possible without you. That is why Gheeboli Opportunities…………….11 on behalf of our society, we are so grateful and why we hope Temple Open House………………...12 you will consider extending your support to JSMC in Sponsorships…………………………..14 successfully conducting this Pratishtha of our one of a kind Procession Sponsorship…………….15 magnificent temple. Financial Information……………….16 Pratishtha Committees…….……....16 Warm Regards, Acknowledgements…………………..17 Membership Update…………………17 Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Parking Information…………….…..18 Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago Useful Information……………….….18 General Information………………...19 Newsletter Editor Tejas Shah / Dipak Doshi 1 Construction Update Pratishtha Mahotsav Dignitaries Information JSMC is pleased to announce the following dignitaries* have accepted our invitation to bless and honor our Sangh on an auspicious occasion of Pratishtha Mahotsav. JSMC is looking forward to obtain additional dignitaries’ confirmation. Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji Smt. Sudhaben Sheth Smt. Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji Shree Dr. Hukamchandji Bharil Shree Devendrakeertiji Bhattarakji Dean Dipak C Jain, Kellogg School of Management Shree Tej Sahebji Randy Ramey, Illinois State Representative, Dist 55 Shree Rakeshbhai Jhaveri John Millner , Illinois State Senator, Dist 28 Samani Mudita Prajnaji Ambassador Ashok Kumar Attri , Counsel General of India Samani Shukla Prajnaji Mike Kelly , Mayor of Bartlett Vidhikar Shree Narendrabhai Nandu Shree Lalitbhai Dhami Musician -Singer Karnik Shah * List of dignitaries is subject to change based on their availability. Last minute updates shall be posted on the Pratishtha website. 2 Program Details DATE TIME PROGRAM June 19 6:00 PM Pratishtha Committee Meeting and Kickoff (Fri) Breakfast (Fri-Sat-Sun): 8:30A-9:30A EVERYDAY: Lunch: Weekday 11:15A-12:45P / Weekend 11:45A-1:30P and Dinner: 5:00P-7:00P DATE TIME PROGRAM 8:00A - 5:00P Check-In Snatra Pooja, Manek Sthambha Ropan, Toran Bandhan, Kumbh Sthapana, Akhand Deepak Sthapana, Jwara Ropan, Kshetrapal Poojan 7:30A -10:30A snaa~a pauja, maaNaok staMBa, taaorNa baMQana, kuMBa sqaapanaa, AKaMD idpak sqaapana, jvaara raopaNa, xao~apaala pauJna Nav Graha Patla Poojan - navaga`h paaTlaa pauJna 10:30A - 12:00P Gadi Poojan* for Digambar Bhagawans - idgambar pa`itamaa gaadI pauJna 1:00P - 2:00P Das Dikpal Poojan - dsaidkpaala pauJna 2:00P - 3:00P Ashta Mangal Poojan- June 20 AYTmaMDla pauJna (Sat) 2:00P - 5:00P Youth Activities 3:00P – 3:30P Pravachan - pa`vacana Atmasidhdhi Pooja & Gheeboli for all Shrimad Rajchandra opportunities 3:30P - 6:00P AatmaisaiQQa pauja Anao samaga` EaImad raJcaM$naI pa`itaYZanaa ca@avaa Gadi Poojan* for Shwetamber Bhagawans and Dev/Devi 3:30P - 6:00P evaotaambar pa`itamaa Anao dova–dovaI gaadI pauJna Opening Ceremony 7:00P - 11:00P Kalyaanak Drama (Chyavan) with Gheebolis 7:00P - 9:00P Youth Activities 8:00A - 5:00P Check-In 8:00A – 8:30A Pravachan - pa`vacana Bhaktamar Vidhaan followed by existing Digambar Pratima Gheeboli 8:30A - 12:30P Bak<aamar ivaQaana Anao idgambar pa`itamaanaI pa`itaYZanaa ca@avaa 9:00A - 10:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja June 21 (Sun) 10:00A - 11:30A Laghu Nandavart Poojan - laGaunaMdavata- pauJna Pravachan - pa`vacana 1:45P - 6:30P Kalyaanak Drama with Gheebolis 2:00P - 5:00P Youth Activities 7:00P - 10:30P Pravachan, Acknowledgment, Entertainment Program & Gheeboli 7:00P - 9:00P Youth Activities * For Gadi poojan, coin size should NOT exceed 2” of diameter. 3 Program Details 9:00A - 10:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja 10:00A - 11:00A Pravachan - pa`vacana June 22 (Mon) 12:39P - 5:00P Uvasaggaharam Poojan - ]vasaggahrM pauJna Opening Performance & Guest Acknowledgment 7:00P - 10:30P Kalyaanak Drama (con’d) and Gheebolis 9:00A - 10:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja 10:00A - 11:00A Pravachan - pa`vacana June 23 (Tue) 12:30P - 5:00P Shree Manibhadra Vir Poojan - EaI maNaIBa$vaIr pauJna Opening Performance & Guest Acknowledgment 7:00P - 10:30P Kalyaanak Drama - Nam Karan and Going to Pathshala 9:00A - 10:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja 10:00A - 11:00A Pravachan - pa`vacana June 24 (Wed) 12:30P - 5:00P Shree Simandhar Swami Poojan - EaI isamaMQarsvaamaI pauJna Opening Performance, Gheeboli 7:00P - 10:30P Kalyaanak Drama - Mameru, Varghodo, Wedding 9:00A - 10:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja 10:00A - 11:00A Pravachan - pa`vacana June 25 (Thu) 2:00P - 5:00P Shree Navkaar Mantra Poojan- EaI navakarmaM~a pauJna Opening Performance, Gheebolis 7:00P - 10:30P Kalyaanak Drama - Rajyabhishek and Diksha 8:00A - 5:00P Check-In 8:00A - 9:00A Snatra Pooja - snaa~a pauja 9:00A - 12:00P Bhagawati Mandal Poojan and Utthapan - BagavataI maMDla pauJna Anao ]tqaapana June 26 12:30P - 2:00P (Fri) Digamer Abhishek - idgambar AiBaYaok 2:00P - 5:30P Shwetamber Abhishek - evaotaambar AiBaYaok 2:00P - 5:00P Youth Activities 7:00P - 11:30P Pravachan, Cultural Program & Gheeboli 8:00A - 5:00P Check-In 8:00A - 11:00A Procession - varGaaoDao June 27 1:00P - 5:00P Pratishtha Gheebolis for New Pratimajis followed by Existing Pratimajis (Sat) 2:00P - 5:00P Youth Activities Cultural Performance, Appreciation Ceremony, Gheeboli for Pratishtha & Dhwaja 7:00P - 11:30P Raffle draws for Pratishtha and Dhwaja Please visit Pratishtha website at www.jsmc2009.org for last minute updates and details on the events. 4 Program Details Digambar Murti Shuddhi, Pravesh, Pokhna and Pratishtha 5:00A - 8:00A idgambar mauita- SauiQQa, pa`vaoSa, paaoMKaNaa Anao pa`itaYZa Shwetamber Murti Pravesh, Pokhana and Pratishtha 8:00A - 1:00P evaotaambar pa`vaoSa, paaoMKaNaa Anao pa`itaYZa Shrimad Rajchandra Pravesh, Pokhana and Pratishtha June 28 9:00A - 12:00P (Sun) EaImad raJcaM$ pa`vaoSa, paaoMKaNaa Anao pa`itaYZa 12:30P - 2:00P Dhwaja Change Ceremony - Qaja samaaraoh 2:00P - 6:00P Bruhad Shanti Poojan - baRhdSaaMita pauJna 2:00P - 3:00P Youth Activities 8:00P - 9:00P Closing Ceremony and Farewell - samaaraoh pauNaa-huita June 29 8:00A Dwaar Opening - War ]_GaaTna (Mon) 9:00A -12:30P Sattar Bhedi Pooja - sa<arBaodI pauja Poojan Information Courtesy: Shri Narendrabhai Nandu EaI kuMBa Ao paUNa-tvanauM pa`itak Co. SaUnyamaaMqaI paUNa- banavaanaI ivakasayaa~aanauM pataIk Co. kuMBa, maMgala icah/naaomaaM Aonaao samaavaoSa J AonaI mah<aa dSaa-vao Co. kuMBamaaM rhola paardSaI- JLa Aatmaanaa AnaMta gauNaaonao pa`gaTavavaanaI pa`orNaa Aapao Co. kuMBamaaM Joma JLa isqar qaaya taoma AapaNanao svaBaavamaaM isqar qavaanauM Co. BaartaIya saMskRitamaaM kao[paNa maaMgailak pa`saMgao, navaMu Gar laotaaM, navaI dukana ko fo>TrI Sa# krtaaM paholaaM kuMBa sqaapana krvaamaaM Aavao Co. EaI kuMBa Ao maaMgailak Anao EaoYZ Saukna maanavaamaaM Aavao Co. EaI kuMBasqaapanaa krnaar pairvaar hMmaoSaa Barolaa rho Co. navakar, ]vasaggahrM Anao maaoTI SaaMita baaolavaa Wara AKaMd QaaraAo Aa kuMBa Barvaanaao haoya Co. ivaevanaa sava- PvaaonaI sauKaSaaMitanaI maMgala Shree Kumbh Baavanaa BaavavaamaaM Aavao Co. Sthapana