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Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra January 20 – 30, 2018

Jai Jinendra

With the blessings of P.P. Shree Dharmarakshitsuri M.S. & P.P. Shree Hemvallabhsuri M.S., JAINA Federation of Jain Associations in North America and Girnar Mahatirth Vikas Samiti is jointly organizing a unique and memorable Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra, from January 20 to January 30, 2018.

The Yatra will start and conclude in . The main Features of this Yatra are:

1) Anant Kalyanak Bhumi (Girnar) and Anant Siddha Bhumi () combined with their respective Panch Tirthi. 2) This includes 5 Prachin tirths of 108 Parshvanath such as Mangarol, Chorwad, Prabhas Patan, Ajahara and Diu. 3) Dharmic Anusthan included - Girnar 99 Prakari , 108 Parshvanath Maha Pujan, Shatrunjaya 99 Prakari puja and Shatrunji River Bhakti 4) Night Stay at Leo Resort in , Park Resort in Diu and Aagam Mandir new blocks in Palitana. 5) The Yatra will be conducted by Patani Tours, the conductors of all previous JAINA Yatras. This package includes Registration form, Waiver & Release of Liability form, tentative daily schedule and some important information regarding yatra.

Please mail completed Registration form and Waiver & Release of Liability form with a check for $1200.00 per Yatri, ($1,001 for the Yatra; $151 for Yatra Sangh donations; $48 for admin fees). Total cost includes GST (goods and services tax) as announced by Government of . Applicable GST varies from 12% to 18% . Also provide 3 passport size photos with name and address on the back.

Once again thank you for your interest, and feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

Rohit Doshi Pulin Shah Co-leader, JAINA Grinar Yatra 2018 Co-leader, JAINA Grinar Yatra 2018 [email protected] [email protected] (607) 759-0555 (860) 357-1444

||Shree Neminathay Namah || ||Shree Adinathay Namah ||

Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra January 20 – 30, 2018

Tentative Schedule

Yatra Day Date Day Tithi Places Activities Leo Resort / Junagadh (3 nights) Day 1 Jan. 20, 2018 Saturday Maha Sud 3 Ahmedabad Welcome Breakfast at Hathisingh Temple Departure for Girnar Doliya Darshan Junagadh Arrival Day 2 Jan. 21, 2018 Sunday Maha Sud 4 Junagadh Girnarji 99 Prakari Puja Vyakhyaan Junagadh Film - Naraki Day 3 Jan. 22, 2018 Monday Maha Sud 5 Junagadh Girnargiri Yatra Sahasavan - Abhishek Krishna Park Resort / Diu (3 nights) Day 4 Jan.23, 2018 Tuesday Maha Sud 6 Vanthali Darshan - Shitalnath Swami Mangarol Darshan -Navapallav Parsvanath Chorwad Darshan - Chintamani Parshvanath Prabhas Patan Darshan - Chandra Prabhu swami Dokadiya Parsvanath Diu Arrival Day 5 Jan. 24, 2018 Wednesday Maha Sud 7 Ajahara Maha Pujan - 108 Parsvanath Shahbaug Darshan - Acharyas Samadhis Una Panjarapol Visit Diu Day 6 Jan. 25, 2018 Thursday Maha Sud 8 Diu Darshan / Puja Navlakha Parsvanath Diu Sight-seeing Aagam Mandir New Blocks / Palitana (4 nights) Day 7 Jan. 26, 2018 Friday Maha Sud 9 Mahuva Darshan - Mahavir Swami Talaja Darshan - Sumatinath Swami Palitana Day 8 Jan. 27, 2018 Saturday Maha Sud 10 Hastagiri Shatrunjay 99 Prakari Puja Shatrunji River Aarti And Bhakti Palitana Day 9 Jan. 28, 2018 Sunday Maha Sud 11 Kadambgiri Darshan/Puja Shatrunjay Dam Darshan Virayatan School Visit Palitana Day 10 Jan. 29, 2018 Monday Maha Sud 13 Palitana Shatrunjaygiri Yatra Day 11 Jan. 30, 2018 Tuesday Maha Sud 14 Gheti Paag Darshan Tagadi Darshan Ahmedabad Return and Good-Bye

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Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra January 20 – January 30, 2018

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 – January 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, cost includes new GST)  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 alike – a registration package will be e-mailed upon request.

Contact Information: Pulin Shah: [email protected]; (860) 357-1444 Rohit Doshi: [email protected]; (607) 759-0555

||Shree Neminathay Namah || ||Shree Adinathay Namah||

Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra January 20 – 30, 2018

REGISTRATION FORM Please mail completed Registration form and Waiver & Release of Liability form with a check for $1200.00 per Yatri. Also provide with 3 passport size photos with name and address on the back.

Make check payable to: JAINA and write Girnar Yatra 2018 in memo section.

Mail to: Rohit Doshi, 109 Claymont Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426

Yatri's Name Age ______

Address: ______

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Home Phone: ______

Cell: ______Work: ______

Emergency Contact Name & Number (India): ______

Emergency Contact Name & Number ( U.S.A.):______

______E-mail Address: ______

A check for $ ______& Check number_____ is attached with this form.

Signature:______Date: ______

||Shree Neminathay Namah || ||Shree Adinathay Namah ||

Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra

January 20 – 30, 2018

WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to attend the Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi

Yatra in 2018 and related events, activities, and programs, I acknowledge and agree that:

1. I will refrain from indiscreet, inappropriate, or destructive behavior which would detract from the positive image of Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra in 2018. I understand that failure to comply may result in exclusion from further participation in the event; and/or disciplinary actions as determined by the Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee.

2. I accept full responsibility for my actions during the Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra event in 2018 related events, activities, and programs.

3. I do hereby covenant not to sue JAINA & Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee, and do hereby waive any claim against JAINA & Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee, and release and discharge JAINA & Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee, its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and sponsors from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of any discipline imposed for failure to comply with the Guidelines, and on account of any injury, including death and damage to property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I also give my authority and permission to the JAINA and Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee for taking any and all actions, which it seems necessary in the event of injury and/or damage to persons or property. I permit JAINA and Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee to use any of the information pertaining to my attendance, for its use, publication, and desire.

4. I acknowledge that JAINA and Girnar Yatra 2018 Committee or the Dharmashala does not maintain insurance covering person and/or property, in regards to the Girnar Yatra 2018 event. It is my sole responsibility to obtain any and all insurance covering losses incurred by me while present at the Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra in 2018.

I have read and fully understood the terms of this liability release.

Participants Signature: ______Date:______

Participants Name (Print): ______

||Shree Neminathay Namah || ||Shree Adinathay Namah ||

Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra

January 20 – 30, 2018

Important Information and Yatra Protocol:

1. Please fill out your registration form and waiver & release of liability form with your check of $1,200.00 per person. Make the check payable to: JAINA and write Girnar Yatra 2018 in memo section. Mail to:

Rohit Doshi, 109 Claymont Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426 2. Yatris please provide three recent passport photos with your name and address on the back for security purposes. 3. Charges are inclusive of all double occupancy lodging & boarding expenses. Accommodations will be made in new dharmasalas and/or 3-star hotels, wherever

possible. 4. All yatris are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to Ahmedabad. 5. The Yatra will be conducted by Patani Tours, the conductor of all previous JAINA Yatras. 6. During Yatra no meal will be served after sunset. 7. Update your passport and/or visa well ahead of time of the actual Yatra event. 8. During the Yatra make sure you have your photo identification with you at all times. 9. Please arrive to Ahmedabad one day before the start of Yatra. Also please ensure your

travel plans are fixed well in advance of this event. 10. Visit your doctor and make sure you are healthy enough to join in all yatra activities. Bring your medical report along with you. Please bring your own medical supply. 11. Keep all documents with you while travelling (such as passport, domestic or international air tickets, travelers check, money, luggage keys, and prescription medicine.)

12. Make sure your name and address is on all of your pieces of luggage. 13. Make copies of your valuable and important documents. Also keep these copies at your home 14. JAINA or Girnar 2018 Yatra committee will not be held responsible for your jewelry, cash, passport, cameras, laptops, phone etc. 15. It will be your responsibility to convert foreign currency to Indian rupees for your use. 16. All Yatris must follow the dharmashala rules and regulations that will be discussed on the

first day of the Yatra event.

||Shree Neminathay Namah || ||Shree Adinathay Namah ||

Shashvataa Shree Girnar & Shatrunjay PanchTirthi Yatra January 20 – 30, 2018