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JSMC Newsletter - May 2018 Board of Trustees જય જજનેન્દ્ર. પ્રણામ. Atul Shah Chairman આજથી ૨૫ વર્ષ પહલે ા નોથષ અમેરિકામા ાં સૌ પ્રથમ વખત 狇 શિખિબધાં ી જજનાલાયન ાં શનમાષણ થય ાં તે જ આપણ ાં આ દેિાસિ. મળૂ નાયક શ્રી (630) 501-4373 મહાવીિસ્વામી ભગવાન, શ્રી આરદશ્વિ દાદા, અને શ્રી િખાં ેશ્વિ પાશ્વનષ ાથ દાદા બબિાજમાન થયા. પિમ કૃપાળુદેવ શ્રીમદ િાજચરાં ની ્ Hitesh R. Shah સવ ણષમય પ્રશતમાજીની સૌ પ્રથમ પ્રશતષ્ઠા પણ શિકાગોમા ાં જ થઇ. ધમષ સાધના અને સ્વાધ્યાય માટેન ાં િાશાં તમય ઉપાશ્રયન ાં પણ શનમાષણ થય. ાં Vice Chairman ધાશમિક પસ્ તકોન ાં પસ્ તકાલય, સાસ્ાં કૃશતક કાયષક્રમો માટેનો સભાગહૃ અને િાંગમચાં પણ તૈયાિ થયા. પિમાત્માની અમી રષ્ષ્ટ, તપસ્વીઓના (630) 379-9080 તપનો પ્રબળ પ્રભાવ, કાિોબાિી સશમશતના સભ્યોની અખટૂ અને શનિઃસ્વાથષ મહને ત અને દી싍રષ ષ્ષ્ટ આયોજન, દાતાિોના શવિાળ દય અને Trustees લાગણીથી અપાયેલા દાન, અગબણત કાયષકતાષઓની શનિઃસ્વાથષ સેવા અને પચીસમા ાં તીથંકિ સમાન આપણા સ싍ાં ના સભ્યોનો સહકાિ, અતટૂ Himanshu Jain શવશ્વાસ, અને દેિાસિ પ્રત્યેની રઢ શ્રદ્ધા, અને ભાિત તેમજ અન્દ્ય દેિોથી પધાિતા 狈ન ધમષના સાધ, સાધ્વી, અને જ્ઞાની મહાત્માઓના (847) 620-9188 Jignesh Jain આશિવાષદ, પ્રેિણા અને ધમષજ્ઞાનની પ્રભાવનાથી આપણો સાં싍 ઉત્તિોત્તિ પ્રગશત કિતો િહ્યો. સાં싍ના સભ્યો ની સાંખ્યા વધતીગઈ.રદવસે (847) 477-5246 રદવસે ધાશમિક અનષ્ ઠાન, તપસ્યા, અને પાઠિાળાની પ્રવશૃત્ત પણ વધતી ગઈ. શદ્ધ ભાવે થયેલી આ 狈નધમષની પ્રબળ પ્રભાવનાને કાિણે Surendra Shah ૃ (630) 926-7424 આ狇 ૧૯૫૦ પરિવાિ આજીવન સભ્ય થયા છે. હાલમાાં ૩૬૫ રદવસમાાંથી લગભગ ૧૫૦ રદવસ ધાશમિક, સામાજજક, સાસ્ાં કશતક, અને યવા, Tejas Shah મરહલા, અને વડીલોને લગતી શવધશવધ આનદાં મય પ્રવશૃત્તઓ કિી િહ્યા છીએ. (847) 306-9292 Vasant Shah શ્વેતામ્બિ, રદગાંબિ, સ્થાનકવાસી અને શ્રીમદ્જજી - આ ચાિેય ફીિકાઓના શ્રાવક-શ્રાશવકા, સ્વાધ્યાયી, અને મમ ક્ષ ઓ થી ભિેલો એક સ싍ાં રઠત (847) 596-0431 ક ટ ાંબીજનો 狇વો આ 狈ન સોસાયટી ઓફ મેટ્રોપોબલટન શિકાગોનો સ싍ાં દેિપિદેિમા ાં અતટૂ એકતાના ઉદાહિણથી ગૌિવવતાં ો બન્દ્યો છે. Executive Committee આ િજત જયાંશત મહોત્સવની ઉજવણી એ કોઈ વર્ોની ગણતિી નથી. આપણી એકતા, ધમષ પ્રત્યેની ભાવના, એકબીજા માટેનો આદિ અને Vipul Shah પ્રેમભાવની ઉજવણી છે, આપણ ાં ગૌિવ છે, આપણો અશધકાિ છે. આપણો શનશ્ચય છે - આગામી ૨૫ વર્ષમા ાં રદનપ્રશતરદન વધ તપ, સયાં મ, President (847) 809-8756 એકતા, અને પ્રેમભાવથી 狈ન ધમષની 狍યોત જળહળતી િહ,ે પાઠિાળા અને અન્દ્ય ધાશમિક પ્રવશૃતઓ વધતી િહ ે - એ શનશ્ચય અને શનષ્ઠાથી ચાલો આપણે સહ જજનાલયની ૨૫ વર્ષની સાલગીિીની ભાવપવૂ ષક અને ઉલ્લાસથી ઉજવણી કિીએ. Dilip Shah Vice President

(224) 595-4902 ગરદેવ શ્રી બચત્રભાનજી, ગરદેવ શ્રી જજનચરાં જી મહાિાજ સાહબે , આચાયષ શ્રી લોકેિમશનજી, સ્સસ્થી શ્રી ભટ્ટાિકજી, સ્વામી શ્રી શ્રતપ્રજ્ઞજી, ગરૂ દેવશ્રી િાકેિભાઈ, સમણીજી નીશત પ્રજ્ઞાજી, સમણીજી મલય પ્રજ્ઞાજી, શ્રી દીપકભાઈ (બાિડોલીવાળા), ડો.શ્રી સજીાં વજી ગોધા, અને શ્રી Piyush Gandhi General Secretary સન્દ્મખ ભાઈ ભક્તા ની શનશ્રામા ાં શવશધકાિ શ્રી રહતેર્ભાઇ, શ્રી નિેન્દ્રભાઈ નદાં , શ્રી લબલતભાઈ ધામી, અને શ્રી જજનયભાઈ િાહ 狇વા આિાધકો (630) 765-0872 ની આિાધના સાથે અને શ્રી આશિર્ભાઇ મેહતા અને શ્રી શવકી ડી. પાિેખ ના સગાં ીતના સથવાિે નમસ્કાિ મહામત્રાં પજૂ ન, નશમઉણ અષ્ટભય

Jagat Shah શનવાિણ પાશ્વનષ ાથ પજૂ ન, બહૃ દ િાશાં ત મહાપજૂ ન, ૬૪ રિદ્ધદ્ધ શવધાન, કલ્યાણક થી કલ્યાણ તિફની યાત્રા, બગરિિાજ િ鋍જ ાં ય વધામણા,ાં Jt. Secretary અષ્ટપદજી ભાવવાંદના, અઢાિ અબભર્ેક અને છેલ્લે સદાય જજન િાસનની િોભા વધાિતી શિકાગો સાં싍નાશિખિબાંધી દેિાસિની ખ્યાશત (224) 241-7667 લહેિાવતી ઘ્વજાની ઉજવણીમાાંઆનાંદથી લાભ લઈએ. Sunil Shah Treasurer પદ્મશ્રી શ્રી ક માિપાળ બી. દેસાઈ, શ્રી િાહ લ કપિૂ -狈ન, યવ ા પ્રેિક શ્રી સાજનભાઈ િાહ, શ્રીમતી તિલાબેન દોિી, શ્રીમતી પ્રમોદાબેન અને (847) 477-7160 આપણાજ લાડીલા શ્રી દીપકભાઈ 狈નની વાણીને સાાંભળીયે. Dinesh Shah Jt. Treasurer િેઠ મોતીિા અને વીિના વાિસદાિ 狇વા સમગ્ર ભાિતમાાં પ્રચબલત નાટકો માણીએ. નેમ-િાજ લ અને બાળકો દ્વાિા ભજવાયેલ “કમોની (708) 372-1748 કિામત” (કાશમિક ફોશસિસ) 狇વા નાટકોમાથાં ી શભ સદાં ેિ લઈએ. શવધશવધ સસ્ાં કૃશત કાયષક્રમોને માણીએ. પિમ પ狍ૂ ય શ્રી િત્નસદ ાં િ શવજયજી Pragnesh Shah મહાિાજ સાહબે ના શવરડઓ સદાં ેિની શભ િરૂઆતથી ભાિતથી આમશાં ત્રત જ્ઞાની મહાપર ર્ોના ધાશમિક પ્રવચનો સાભાં ળીયે. યવ ા પ્રવશૃત્તઓમા ાં Membership Secretary (630) 975-3122 ભાગ લઈએ.

Dr. Pradip Shah 狇મણે 狈ન ધમષની િરૂઆત આ અનાયષ ભશૂમમા ાં કિીને આપણને અને આવનાિી પેઢી ને 狈ન ધમષ સદાય મળતો િહ ે એ હતે થ ી પોતાના સાધ Education Secretary જીવનમાાં કપિા શનણષય લીધા - એવા આપણા ગર દેવ શ્રી બચત્રભાનજી ન ાં સાિાય જગતમા ાં સૌ પ્રથમ વખત જીવતાં સ્માિક આપણા સẂટિમા ાં (815) 263-1498 થિે. તેની સાથે શ્રી શ્રમણ ભગવાન મહાવીિ: જીવનથી મક્ ક્તની કથા - ગેલેિીન ાં ઉદ્ઘાટન, ધ્યાન મરાં દિ - પ્રદિષન ન ાં ઉદ્ઘાટન, અને શ્રી Himesh Jhaveri Religious Secretary સિસ્વતી દેવીની કાષ્ઠની પ્રશતમાજીન ાં ઉદ્ઘાટન થિે.

(312) 543-0914 અંતમાાં ભસય િોભાયાત્રા અને આંતિધાશમિક સાંવાદ સાથે દસ રદવસનોઆ મ⺂싍ેિો મહોત્સવ સમાપ્ત થિે. Upendra Dalal Food Secretary અમે અને અમાિી કાિોબાિી સશમશતના સભ્યો ખબ જ ગૌિવ અને ભાવપવૂ ષક આપને અને આપના પરિવાિને શ્રી સ싍ાં વતી આમત્રાં ણ આપીએ (630) 823-1052 છીએ. જરૂિ થી પધાિિો. Raj Shah Jt. Food Secretary કાિોબાિી સશમશત એન્દ્ડ ટ્રસ્ટી માંડળ તિફથી, (847) 529-4385 સવીનય, Hitesh Shah Facility Secretary શવપલ િાહ અતલ િાહ (847) 477-8516 પ્રેશસડેન્દ્ટ ચેિમેન Meghna Shah Youth Secretary (630) 728-5298 A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization, Tax ID #51-0175101 1

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Dignitaries

To build, sustain and grow the message and practice of Jain religion for last 25 years is indeed a big achievement of our temple. We are truly blessed to have Mulnayak Shree Mahavir Swami, Shree Shankheshwara Parshwanath Dada and Shree Aadeshwar Dada presence in our temple. The completion of 25 years of the first Shikhar Bandhi Derasar of North America is indeed a milestone for every Jain in North America to celebrate and a cause for our joy. It is with this great joy that we would like to invite the entire Jain Sangh of JSMC for a grand 10 day Mahotsav of 25th Pratistha Anniversary between Friday, June 22nd to Sunday, July 1st 2018. Our celebrations cannot begin without blessings of our Guru’s and Pracharaks who have kept the preaching's of Bhagwan Mahavir Alive and helped us in following their path. Here are the list of Dignitaries who have blessed us OR have accepted our invitations to join our celebrations.

Padma Bhushan, P.P. Ratnasundarsuri Maharaj is well known for his lectures on spirituality and social issues. In spite of being a religious saint, he has written many visionary books for the socio-cultural upliftment of the individual as well as society at large. Till today, he has written 315 books on variety of subjects and holds the Golden Book of World Records for writing more than 300 books in a single language (Gujarati).

Man of Millennium, Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji, is a prominent figure in American . He was one of the co-founders of JAINA. He has written about twenty-five books which mainly deal with the topic of self-realization. Gurudev, now 95, continues to promote Mahavir’s message of Ahimsa and to live as much as possible a life of nonviolence. Chicago Sangh is fortunate to have his guidance and blessings from very beginning.

Bandhu Triputi Gurudev Shri Jinchandraji Maharaj, is a Jain Monk and dynamic orator who travels throughout the world spreading the message of Jainism and the cultural heritage of . He has worked tirelessly to raise religious awareness and spiritual development for both Jains and non-Jains.

Lokesh Muniji, a humanitarian and social worker, who was recently recognized by the Indian government as an ambassador of peace, talked about equality and unity and also said that Bhagwan Mahavir has shown a path of meditation, through which non-violence and world peace can be achieved.

Swashthi Shri Charukeerthi Bhattarakaji, is the present pontiff of the world renowned Math. Swamiji has not only studied in Prakrit, Sanskrit and Kannada but is also an M.A. in History and M.A. in Philosophy. In appreciation of his dedication to selfless service, he was honored with the title “Karma yogi” by the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.

Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai, is a spiritual leader, scholar of Jainism, author and orator from India. He is a follower of the nineteenth century spiritual teacher Paramkrupalu Dev and is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur. Gurudevshri has illuminated numerous lives across the globe through enlightening discourses and an array of meditation retreats.

Smt. Pramodaji Chitrabhanu, is an acclaimed Jain scholar and is gifted with refined and chaste upbringing, quality education, and high intelligence. Pramodaji, officiates annually at invited celebrations, shares lectures in Gujarati and gives classes in English to Western students, exposing them to the vision, ideals, and concepts of Jain .

Saman Shrutpragyaji, is one of the most articulate and charismatic young spiritual leaders of the new generation. He has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars. Swamiji is highly knowledgeable on the subject of how to apply the principles in daily life.

Born in Orissa India in 1970, Samani Malay Pragyaji initiated as Samaniji in 1992. She hold M.A. in Prakrit and B.A. in Jainism and other philosophical systems. Having conducted 100’s of camps in Preksha Meditation, Science of living and Anuvrat she is a highly respected teacher of Jain Vishwa Bharti university. She is well travelled in the world and has participated as speaker in many international conferences

Born in Assam India Samani Neeti Pragyaji initiated as Samaniji in 2010. She holds M.A. in Jainology and comparative religion and philosophy. She is disciple of H.H. Acharya Shri Mahashramanji. She is an expert in Yoga, Meditation and has conducted many camps in the area of Jain Philosophy, Value Development, Personality Development, Time Management and so on

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25th Anniversary Mahotsav Dignitaries

Shri Dipakbhai Shah (Bardoliwala) has been closely connected with many Jain Sadhu Bhagwant for in depth studies in Jainism. He has been helping many Sadharmik around the world to learn and understand Jain Tatva Gyan via Shibir, Prabhu Bhakti and other religious events. He is well known for his Shasan seva by way of anchoring many religious events including Shibir, Tap Samvedna, Saiyam Anumodana and Shripal Mayna No Raas.

Smt. Sudhaben Sheth, of Bandhani, , India is a spiritual master . She has a beautiful series of explanations of the Vachanamrut of Krupaludev - Shrimad Rajchandra. She has authored many books prime among them being Shabdaratna Kosh a book that helps understand adhyatmic gujrati language that Shrimad Rajchandra uses in his correspondences.

Shri Sanmukhbhai Bhakta was born in a Kabir panthi family. He is very knowledgeable and has extensively studied Shrimad Rajchanra's Vachanamrut, Prabhushri's Updeshamrut and Brahmachariji's Bodhamrut and Pragnabodh. Since three years, he has been leading the satsung in New Jersey area. He has also given lectures in San Francisco and in Agash Ashram.

Dr. Sanjeevji is a well versed Jain scholar, a professor at Todermal Jain University, and Mumbai University. With M. Phil and Ph.D. in Jain Studies, he has studied many Jain scriptures and written many books. He is a well-travelled scholar who has spread the words of Jainism at various places in India, UK and United States.

Dr. Kumarpal Desai - Padma Shri recipient, is an author, critic, editor, journalist, columnist and translator from Gujarat, India. He studied and later taught at Gujarat University. He has written and edited more than 100 books including biographies and on various topics of Jainism.

Smt. Tarlaben Doshi, is a well-known Jain scholar, participated in educational activities for adults and teachers. She has extensive knowledge of Jain scriptures. Tarlaben has been visiting USA for last 20 years and has provided good insight of Jainism and Non-violence to many Jain organizations in USA and Canada.

Shri Hiteshbhai Shah of Vadodara, Gujarat is a vidhikar and Jain Scholar. He has many years of experience in performing including Poojans, Pratishtha, Anjan Shalaka, Anniversary Mahotsva, etc. He is known for his clarity of pronunciation of Sanskrit based rituals and Shlokas as well as showing correct way of doing Poojans.

Shri Narendrabhai Nandu, is an efficacious and successful Jain Vidhikar, Fundraiser, Pravachankar from past 34 years. He has earned the privilege of conducting the FIRST ever ‘Shree Chakra Mahapujan” in JAINA convention in 1999. He gives discourses in Paryushan in various parts of countries like India and USA.

Shri Lalitbhai Dhami, is a well-known person holding the post of Chancellor and the main pillar of the institute called “Tapovan”. He is a loyal and fully dedicated disciple of Gurudev P.P. Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharajsaheb. He spreads the fragrance of Jain Philosophy in each nook and corner of the world.

Shri Jinaybhai Shah, also known as Guru Maharaj no dikro, has learnt Jain philosophy under guidance of Gurudev P. P. Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharaja Saheb. Since 2000 he has been visiting various Jain sanghs across the world. He also offers special workshops to young audiences covering practical understanding of various Jain philosophies. His honorary spiritual services have inspired many people to live Jain lifestyle

Shri Vicky D. Parekh, is a very well-known name in Jain Samaj. He started his journey of singing devotional Jain songs from a very young age of just 16 years. He even holds a World Record for being the youngest person in Jain history to perform Anjanshalaka at the age of just 18 years. Shri Rahul Kapoor is an Indian Motivational Speaker who lives with a vision and purpose to help people across the world to ignite their inner powers and achieve results that matter. He employs his signature style - a combination of high energy levels, a willingness to reinvent and an enviable presence of mind to impart difficult lessons in the most palatable manner.

Shri Aashish Mehta, has the gifted spirited voice in which the devotee dissolves himself through the medium of music . He has many captivating, toe-tapping tracks are sure to elevate one and all.

Shri Sajan Shah is a young, energetic motivational speaker and transforming lives is his mission. His passion is to help people reach self-realization and create extra-ordinary changes in their lives. He strongly believes that ‘Knowledge is useless if you don’t use it’.

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25th Anniversary Mahotsav Sponsorship Opportunities

25th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunity (data as of May 18th, 2018) Celebrating a Milestone event of 25th Anniversary for of Chicago is once in a life time opportunity. ECBOT and Anniversary Planning Team are working for a grandeur plan to celebrate this event. For this we need lot of generosity from you the donors who have been the back bone of our community. We thank all the members who have responded with utmost generosity and donated to make this celebration a reality. We still have opportunities left where your generous contribution will ensure that this celebration becomes a memorable event for an entire generation. Please contact us with your interest at [email protected] and someone will contact you immediately.

Weekday Swamivatsalya Sponsorship Opportunities Weekend Swamivatsalya Sponsorship Opportunities (Mon to Fri) (Sat & Sun) Navkarshi $375 0 of 7 available Navkarshi $725 0 of 4 available Lunch $1,125 1 of 5 available Lunch $2,525 2 of 4 available Dinner $1,525 0 of 6 available Dinner $4,125 2 of 4 available Multiple families can participate Multiple families can participate

Our Sponsors (as of May 18th, 2018) - Order by Name — For latest data always visit website: www.jsmconline.org 25th Anniversary Sanghpatis Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Dipak & Ginni Doshi Arvind & Kalpana Shah Deepak & Heena Mehta Dr. Shailesh & Mayuri Zaveri Dipak & Priti Kapadia Dr. Devendra & Bindu Shah Dilip & Bhavana Shah Dr. Bharat & Pallavi Jailwala Dr. Mahesh & Bina Shah Dr. Pradip & Darshana Shah Jayendra & Leena Shah Dr. Bipin & Bharti Bhayani Hiren & Lina Shah Durgesh & Alpa Shah Dr. Rajendra & Pratibha Shah Hiten & Miwa Gardi Gunvant & Rekha Shah Kishor & Rashmi Shah Mayur & Neelam Gangar Mahendra & Kusum Shah Hemendra & Alka Shah Nitin & Meena Shah Mansukh & Niru Patel Jitendra & Rita Shah Prabodh & Hemlata Vaidya Satish & Kinna Shah Mitesh & Apla Kamdar Kamlesh & Bela Shah Surekha Mahendrakumar Shah Pradip & Jyoti Shah Kiran & Anjana Shah Sanjay & Hemali Shah Vasant & Charumati Shah Samprati & Hansa Shah Mahendra & Rekha Sandesara Sarasvati Devi Darshanik Pratimaji Prabhavna Sponsors Vrijal & Nima Shah Meenaben Shah Anonymous Donor Navnit & Bindu Shah Dr. Chandra Mahendra Varia Dr. Parag & Dulari Doshi Mahavir Swami Gallery Pramod & Usha Shah Gurudev Chitrabhanuji Bust Rachit & Namrata Shah Dedication Pravin & Hemlata Shah Gyan Prabhavna Dr. Pradip & Darshana Shah Rajendra & Lata Shah Ravindra & Pallavi Kobawala Hemendra & Chandrika Mehta Dr. Shailesh & Mayuri Zaveri Rashmikant & Smita Shah Kiran & Anila Doshi Prabodh & Hemlata Vaidya Sudha & Haryash Gugnani Satish & Kinna Shah Vipul & Reshma Shah Yogesh Shah Sudhir & Bindu Shah Drama Sponsorship Silver Sponsors Tanmay & Surekha Shah Ajay & Preeti Jain Tarak & Rumi Shah Bhartiben Anilbhai Shah Exhibition Dedication Arvind & Rekha Shah Tejas & Bijal Shah Indira Manubhai Trust - Ashok & Dr Pradip & Darshana Shah Belaben Narendrabhai Khandwala Yashvant & Shakuntala Shah Megha Doshi and Dipak & Niru Shah Bipin & Rekha Parikh Yogendra & Pallavi Shah 4

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Sponsorship Benefit Package

Sanghpati Platinum Sponsorship Gold Sponsorship  Sanghpati's name printed in Anniversary  Sponsors name printed in Anniversary  Lead the Grand Procession following Invitation Card Invitation Card Platinum Sponsors families with a  Lead the Grand Procession with Special  Lead the Grand Procession following Special Ribbon (up to 2 family members) Ribbon (up to 6 family members) Sanghpati family with Special Ribbon (up to  ¼ page space in souvenir book  1 full page space in Souvenir Book 4 family members)  Recognize with a Plaque  Priority seating for all major events during  ½ page space in souvenir book  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a Anniversary (up to 6 family members)  Priority seating for all major events during wall with all Sponsors combined  Recognized with a Plaque Anniversary (up to 4 family members)  Dine with Dignitaries  Recognized with a Plaque Silver Sponsorship  One Designated parking spot  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a  Lead the Grand Procession following  A Welcoming Banner with Sanghpati’s Name wall with all Sponsors combined Gold Sponsors families with Special displayed during the 10-day celebration  Dine with Dignitaries Ribbon (one per family)  A Stage Time for up to 3-minutes for an  One designated parking spot  Recognition in the Souvenir Book Acknowledgment Speech Saraswati Devi Darshnik  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a  Allow 4 people on a Float during the wall with all Sponsors combined Procession  Permanent Name of the family (up to 60 char) near the Pratima Drama Sponsorship Gurudev Chitrabhanuji Bust  Dedication by sponsor families  Lamp lighting prior to drama  Permanent Name of the family (up to 60  Special Ribbon during Grand Procession (up  Special Ribbon during Grand Procession Char.) on a stand of the Bust to 2 family members)  Priority seating for all major events during Anniversary (up to 4 family  Bust Inauguration by sponsor family Exhibition Dedication  Lead the Grand Procession with Gurudev members) Chitrabhanuji (up to 4 family members) with  Dedication ceremony by donor family  ½ page space in souvenir book special Ribbon.  Lead the Grand Procession with Special  Recognized with a Plaque  Priority seating for all major events during Ribbon behind Gold Sponsors (1 per family)  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a Anniversary (up to 4 family members).  Recognition in the Souvenir Book wall with all Sponsors combined  One Designated parking spot  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a  One designated parking spot wall with all Sponsors combined Gyan Prabhavana Prabhavana Sponsorship Mahavir Swami Gallery Dedication  Walk with dignitaries in Grand  Name on Prabhavana Packaging Procession using a Special Ribbon (up  Recognized with a Plaque  Dedication ceremony by donor family to 2 family members)  Special Ribbon during Grand Procession  Lead the Grand Procession with Special  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on  Ribbon (one per family) Priority seating in all major events during a wall with all Sponsors combined Anniversary (up to 4 family members)  Recognition in the Souvenir Book  Dine with Dignitaries (up to 2 family  One designated parking spot  1 Poster during 10 days celebration on a wall with all Sponsors combined members) Float Procession Sponsorship Opportunities Float Opportunity Amount Float Opportunity Amt Float Opportunity Amt Float Opportunity Amt. Aadinath Bhagwan Paalkhi Parshvanath Bhagwan Paalkhi Mahavir Swami Horse Carriage: Gheeboli Meru Parvat Carry Bhagwan Mahavir Swami during Main Laabh (4 Opp.) $1,125 Main Laabh (4 Opp.) $1,125 Procession on Horse Carriage Maharaj: $1,525 Chhadi $125 Chhadi $125 Indra Maharaja sitting in a Dhwaja Rath (Horse): $1,525 Deep $125 Deep $125 Sinhashan with Three Gadh lead the Procession on a Horse with Jain Trigdu in front with Bhagwan Shashan Flag and JSMC Flag Jaldhaara $125 Jaldhaara $125 Mahavir. (Pooja Cloths required) Float: (3 Opp.) $1,525 Chamar (2 Opp.) $125 Chamar (2 $125 Beautiful display of Hand made life size Opportunities) Dev (2 Opp.) $525 cut out of Bhagvan Bahubali Shrimad Rajchandra Float & Devi (2 Opp.): Simandhar Swami Float:(3 Opp.) $1,525 Bhrahmchariji $325 Shree Atamsiddhi $225 Dev Devi doing Janma Abhishek Beautiful display of Samavasaran Rachana Chitrapat Shashtra in Gold letters (Pooja Cloths required) with Simandhar Swami Birajman Krupaludev Pratima $325 Shree Bodhamrutji $225 Shrimad Chitrapat $325 Phool Varsa $125 Shree Vachanamrutji $225 Smarnika $125 Laghuraj Swami Chitrapat $325 Shree Updeshamrutji $225 Sahaj Viratva $125 Chamar (2 Opp.) $125 5

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Program Outline

Date Time Event Date Time Event 7:00 to 7:15pm Swagatam 11:00am to Pravachan by Saman Shrutpragyaji 7:15 to 7:30pm Mangal Deep with Sanghpati 12:00pm Topic: Ways of Living 7:30 to 8:00pm Blessings from Dignitaries 2:00 to 5pm Ashthapadji Bhav Yatra Fri, Wed, Keynote by Shri Kumarpal B. Desai 7:00 to 8:15pm Atmasiddhi Parayan Jun 22 8:00 to 9:00pm Jun 27 Topic: 狈ન ધમષ છે શવશ્વધમષ 8:15 to 9:00pm Bhakti & Bhavana 9:00 to 9:30pm Exhibition Inauguration - ધ્યાન માંદીિ 9:00 to 9:15pm Announcements 9:30 to 10:30pm Vadhamana with Raas-Garba 9:15 to 10:15pm Lecture by Shri Sanmukhbhai Shah Abhishek with Shri Charukirthi Bhattarakji 11:00am to 8:00 to 10:30am Pravachan by Smt. Tarlaben Doshi and Dr. Shri Sanjivji Godha 12:00pm Giriraj Vadhamana - Bhakti and 10:45am to 12:00pm Spiritual Healing by Bhaktamar Stotra by Inauguration of Giriraj 2:00 to 5:00pm Thu, Dr. Manju Jain Shri Navakar Poojan by Shri 1:30 to 4:30pm Jun 28 7:00 to 7:30pm Cultural Progarm - Part 3 Hiteshbhai Shah 7:30 to 7:45pm Announcements Sat, 4:30 to 5:00pm Saraswatidevi Darshnik Pratimaji Dedication 7:45 to 8:30pm Blessings by Dignitaries Jun 23 Gallery Inauguration 5:00 to 5:30pm 8:30 to 10:15pm Rishton Ki Dor - Musical by Vicky Parekh Bhagawän Mahävir: Life to Liberation Digambar Abhishek & Pooja by Shri 7:00 to 7:30pm Mangal Deep with Chief Guest & Dignitaries 9:00 to 11:30am Charukirthi Bhattarakji Pravachan by Shri Jinchandraji 7:30 to 8:30pm Topic: Saraswati Sadhana 9:00 to 11:30am Navgraha Patla Poojan, Das Digpal Poojan Namiun Ashtha Bhay Nivaran 8:30 to 8:45pm Announcements 2:00 to 5pm 8:45 to 10:30pm Play - Sheth Motisha Parshwanath Poojan Fri, Keynote by Shri Dipakbhai Jain 7:00 to 7:30pm Bhakti & Bhavana with Vicky Parekh 9:30 to 10:30am Jun 29 Topic: Jain Values in a Global Economy Keynote by Sajan Shah 7:30 to 8:15pm 10:30 to 11:15am Pravachan by Dr. Shri Sanjivji Godha Topic: Your Future Begins Today 11:15am to 12:00pm Pravachan by Shri Dipakbhai Shah 8:15 to 8:30pm Announcements 1:00 to 5:00pm 18 Abhishek 8:30 to 9:00pm Mangal Deep with Chief Guests 64 Riddhi Vidhan by Shri Charukirthi 9:00 to 10:30pm Nrutya Natika- Nem Rajul Sun, 1:00 to 5:00pm Bhattarakji and Dr. Shri Sanjivji Godha Jun 24 Float Procession (starting at East View Ashthapadji Vadhamana - Bhakti & 9:00 to 11:00am 5:00 to 6pm Middle School) Inauguration of Ashthapadji 11:00am to Gurudev Chitrabhanuji Bust Inauguration 7:00 to 7:30pm Mangal Deep with Chief Guest & Dignitaries 12:00pm 7:30 to 9:00pm Karmic Forces - Pathshala Play 2:00 to 5pm Swagatam, Interfaith Diaspora - Ahimsa 9:00 to 9:15pm Announcements Sat, 7:00 to 7:30pm Mangal Deep 9:15 to 10:30pm Pravachan by Shri Dipakbhai Shah Jun 30 7:30 to 8pm Dignitaries Abhivadan 11:00am to 12:00pm Pravachan by Shri Dipakbhai Shah 8:00 to 8:30pm Cultural Program - Grand finale Pravachan by Shri Kumarpal B. Desai 1:30 to 2:30pm 8:30 to 8:45pm Announcements Topic: ૨૧મી મી સદી અને 狈ન ધમષ Keynote by Rahul Kapoor Mon, 2:30 to 4:30pm Kalyanak Thi Kalyan Bhav Vandana 8:45 to 10:30pm Topic: Living in Harmony Jun 25 7:00 to 7:30pm Cultural Program - Part 1 8:30 to 10:30am Dhwaja Pooja 7:30 to 7:45pm Announcements 7:45 to 8:30pm Bhakti & Bhavana 10:30am to Pradakshina & Dhwaja Changing 12:00pm Ceremony 8:30 to 10:15pm Pravachan by Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai 2:00 to 5pm Bruhad Shanti Maha Poojan 11:00am to 12:00pm Pravachan by Gurudev Shri Rakeshbhai Sun, Jul 1 7:00 to 7:30pm Clossing Remarks by Dignitaries 2:00 to 3:00pm Pravachan by Gurudev Shri Jinchandraji Kumbh Sthapana, Dipak Sthapana, Jawara 7:30 to 8:15pm Keynote by Pramodaji 3:30 to 5:00pm Ropan Vidhi 8:15 to 9:30pm Bhakti Ki Raat - Musical by Vicky Parekh Tue, 7:00 to 7:15pm Cultural Program - Part 2 9:30 to 10pm Thank you from JSMC Jun 26 Pravachan by Saman Shrutpragyaji 7:15 to 8:15pm Daily Navkarsi* — 7:30 to 9:00 AM; Topic: The Foremost Priority of Life Daily Afternoon Swamivatsalya# — 12:00 to 1:30 PM; 8:15 to 8:30pm Announcements Daily Evening Swamivatsalya — 5:30 to 7:00 PM#; 8:30 to 8:45pm Mangal Deep with Chief Guest *Sat, Jun 30 Navkarsi-7:00 to 8:00AM; #DUE TO EXPECTED OVERFLOW SEATING EVENING SWAMIVATSALYA WILL 8:45 to 10:30pm Play - Veer Na Varasdar BE CLOSED SHARP ON TIME 6

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Youth Activity and Programming Highlight 25th Anniversary Youth Activity Date Time Event Date Time Event 1:30 to 4pm Session with Shri Dipakbhai Shah Tue, Jun 26 2 to 5pm Expectations Management with Sat, Jun 23 Sajan Shah 10:30am to 12pm Journey of Enlightenment by Nick Jhaveri Wed, Jun 27 1pm to 5pm Sports day 1 to 2:30pm Celebrate Life – Desire to Deservingness with Thu, Jun 28 2pm to 5pm Shashan Vandana - Mini Youth Sajan Shah Shibir with Jinaybhai Shah Sun, Jun 24 2:30 to 4:30pm Counseling for College Preparation by Panel Fri, Jun 29 10am to 6pm Field Trip of experienced college students 7:30 to 9pm Karmic Forces - Pathshala Play Sat, Jun 30 9 to 11am Float Procession Mon, Jun 25 2 to 5pm Science of Karma with Sajan Shah Sun, Jul 1 3 to 4pm Dialogue with Sajan Shah Shree Shraman Bhagwan Mahavir: Life to Liberation Gurudev શ્રી શ્રમણ ભગવાન મહાવીિ : જીવનથી મક્ ક્તની કથા Chitrabhanuji Based on famous painting by Gokuldas Kapadia, this permanent picture gallery will depict the life story of Bhagawän Mahävir-swämi. It will tell the story of Bust rise and fall of the Noble Soul that ultimately attained highest spiritual Inauguration existence of Arihanta Pada. These beautiful pictures will take you back twenty Saturday, June 30th six hundred years and inspire us to put forth our effort for spiritual progress. \ Jainism Exhibition Theme: Dhyän An Inward Journey (ધ્યાન: આંતિ યાત્રા) This exhibition will be an artistic representation of various aspects of meditation reminding us to look inward. Some original paintings by Mrs. Alpa Palakhiwala Saraswati Devi Darshanik Pratima (India), artwork by two of our volunteers and beautiful canvas will make Inaugration - Saturday, June 23rd insightful statement about spiritual journey through meditation. Serene ambiance of this unique exhibition will be a memorable and divine experience. Giriraj Shatrunjay Mahatirth Vadhamana Float Procession Shri Ashtapad Mahatirth rd Saturday, June 23 Saturday, June 30th Vadhamana A 1.5Mile long float procession showcasing Sunday, June 24th the journey and strength of JSMC. Lead by our revered dignitaries, invited guests, Believed to be the place where

Sanghpatis and other sponsors this will be a Bhagwan Rishabhdev attained Nirvana and

procession to remember for a long time to where King Bharat built a palace on this tirth come. So join us on with 8 (Ashta) steps (Pad) leading to it to Sat, Jun 30 @8:00 commemorate it. The 8 steps give the tirth its AM starting at the name Ashtapad. During our 25th Anniversary Members will be able to do 6 Gav yatra and 99 East View Middle Mahotsav take advantage of doing Tirth Yatra yatra of this replica during the 10 day Mahotsav School, Bartlett IL. of this revered pilgrims of Jainism. Enjoy a fun filled Raas Garba event with Shri Aashishbhai Mehta and group on inaugural night of Fri, Jun 22nd to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our temple with music and dance. Rishto Ki Dor & Bhakti Ki Raat with Vickey Parekh Thu, Jun 28th & Sun, Jul 1st Join us for a unique musical sojourns with Shri Vickey Parekh first with Rishto Ki Dor followed by Bhakti Ki Raat on Karmic Force - JSMC Home Production the Closing Day. 7

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Dhwaja, 18 Abhishek & Poojan 18 Abhishek Ceremony Dhwaja Changing Ceremony Sat, Jun 23rd - 8:30 to 10:30am (Digambar) Sunday, July 1 @8:00 am th Sun, Jun 24 - 1:00 to 5:00pm (Shwetambar) (Fixed Nakro per family) Fixed Nakro per family Sponsorship # of family Mulnayak Shri Mahavirswami Gheeboli Bhamti $125 ea. 1 Dev-Devi $125 ea. 1 Shri Parshwanath Gheeboli Shree Ghantakarna Veer $325 ea. 1 Shri Aadinath (Digambar) $425 ea. Shree Manibhadara Veer $325 ea. 1 Shree Simandharswami $325 ea. 1 Rest of the Gabhara Pratimaji $325 ea. Shree Vighnahara Parshvanath $325 ea. 1 Rest of the Pratimaji in Bhamati & Rang Mandap $225 ea. Shrimad Mandir Main $325 ea. 3 24 Ashtapad Pratimaji* $525 ea. Gold Pratima $325 ea. 1 Shwetambar Abhishek conducted by Shri Hiteshbhai Shah. Digambar Marble Pratima $325 ea. 1 Abhishek conducted by Shri Charukirthi Bhattarakji & Dr. Shri Sanjivji Godha Conducted By: Shri Narendrabhai Nandu (Shwetambar) To Register for Abhishek Ceremony visit http://bit.ly/25anni-18abhishek Shri Charukirthi Bhattarakji (Digambar)  After Abhishek dedicate pratimaji in Ashtapad Rachana and take home after anniversary event. Register for Dhwaja Ceremony at http://bit.ly/25anni-dhwaja Shri Navkarmantra Poojan — Saturday, June 23 at 1:30 PM The greatest mantra of all is Shri Navkar Mahamantra has 9 Pad, 8 sampada and 68 letters. In the 9 pads are the 9 nidhis. Re- citing the 8 sampada gives 8 sidhdhis and reciting the 68 words gives Punya of 68 Tirth Yatra. A poojan of this Maha Mantra has been arranged on June 23 starting at 1:30 PM conducted by Shri Hiteshbhai Shah and music by Aashishbhai Mehta & group. Nakro of the 7 Main Pithika is $725 (Only 4 left) and 50 Small Pithikas is $125. Visit http://bit.ly/25anni-navkar-poojan to reserve your spot

શ્રી નમસ્કાર મહામંત્ર પ ૂજન- શનનવાર, જૂન ૨૩ બપોરે ૧:૩૦ કલાકે શ્રી નવકાિમાંત્ર સવષ માંત્રોમાાં શિિોમણી છે। તે અબખલ બ્રહ્ાાંડનો િાશ્વતનાદ છે। નવ પદ, આઠ સાંપદા અને ૬૮ અક્ષિોથી બનેલો આ મહામાંત્ર છે। તેના નવપદમાાં નવશનશધઓ સમાયેલી છે। તેની આઠ સાંપદાઓ આઠ શસદ્ધદ્ધને આપનાિી છે। નવકાિ ગણવાથી ૬૮ તીથોની યાત્રા કયાષન ાં પણ્ ય બધાં ાય છે। નવકાિ માંત્ર૧૪ પવૂ નષ ા સાિભતૂ છે। શિકાગો સાં싍ના આંગણે શ્રી મહાવીિસ્વામી ભગવાનના જજનાલયની ૨૫મી સાલગીિી પ્રસગાં ે આવા પશવત્ર મત્રાં ન ાં "શ્રી નવકાિ મહામત્રાં પજૂ ન" આયોજન કિવામા ાં આસય છે। પજૂ નમા ાં ભાગ લેવા ૭ મોટી પીઠિકાનો નકરો ફક્લત $૭૨૫ (માત્ર ૪ પીઠિકા બાકી) તથા ૫૦ નાની પીઠિકાનો નકરો ફક્લત $૧૨૫ િાખવામાાં આસયો છે। સ싍ાં ના વધનૂ ે વધ ૂ ભાઈ બહને ો આ પજૂ નમા ાં લાભ લવે ા વહલે ી તકે પોતાન ાં નામ ન⺂ધાવી લેિો।

ક쫍યાણક થી ક્લ쫍યાણ — સોમવારે, જૂન ૨૫, બપોરે ૨:૩૦ કલાકે શ્રી તીથકં િ પિમાત્મા એટલ ે અનતાં આશ્ચયષ અન ે અફાટ ઐશ્વયનષ ો અપાિ સાગિ. શ્રી વીતિાગ પ્રભ એટલ ે સહજ અશતિય, કમક્ષષ યજ, અન ે દેવકૃત અશતિયોનો અનહદ પ્રયાગ. શ્રી જજનશ્વે િ દેવ એટલ ે ચોસઠ ઇંરો અન ે અસખ્ાં ય દેવતાઓની અચલ શ્રધ્ધાન ાં ધામ. શ્રી દેવાશધદેવ એટલ ે હજાિો શ્રમણ-શ્રમણીઓઅને લાખો નિ-નાિીઓની અગબણત આસ્થાન ાં સ્થાન. આવા પિમાત્માના ક્લ્યાણની ઉજવણી એટલ ે સમસ્ત જીવિાશિ ના કલ્યાણનો ઉત્સવ. પિમાત્માનો આત્મા છેલ્લથે ી ત્રીજા ભવમા ાં શ્રી તીથકં િ નામ કમષની શનકાચના કિી એક ભવ અંતિે તઓે માતાની ક બક્ષમા ાં અવતિે છે. ત ે છેલ્્ ાં 櫍યવન છેલ્લો જન્દ્મ, દીક્ષા, કેવલ, અન ે શનવાષણ. “આ પાાંચ જીવન પ્રસાંગો એટલે ક્લ્યાણક”. 狇મન ાં સમગ્ર જીવન જ કલ્યાણ સ્વરૂપ છે એવા જીનશ્વે િ ભગવતાં ો જગતના સય ોગ્ય જીવોનો ઉધ્ધાિ કિી શવશ્વ ઉપિ અનિે ો ઉપકાિ કિે છે. “તે ધન્ના 狇 રહ રદઠ્ઠોશસ” િબ્દોન ે ચરિતાથ ષ કિતા 狇 જીવ ઉત્કૃષ્ટ ભાવે આવા કલ્યાણકોની ઉજવણી કિે છે.. તને ાં કલ્યાણ શનશશ્ચત છે. માટે જ હ ે પિમાત્મન ્ તમાિા કલ્યાણક અમાિા કલ્યાણન ે કિનારાં બનો. આ ભાવ વદં ના મા ં ભાગ લેવાનો કોઈ નકરો નથી. Ashtäpada Bhaav Yatra — Wednesday, June 27 @2:00 PM Ashtäpada has been worshipped in the scriptures as Nirvana place of Bhagawan Rishabhadev. King Bharat had once heard from Bhagawän Rishabhadev about succeeding 23 Tirthankars after Him. After Bhagawän’s Nirvana, next to his Nirvana place, King Bharat built a magnificent temple with 8 steps named Sinhnishadhya and consecrated life size idols of all 24 Tirthankars. Even though no one has seen this Tirth, we are blessed that Shri Lalitbhai Dhami and Ashish Mehta will take us spiritually to Ashtäpada through Bhäva Vandana. So join us in this unique Bhakti that has NO NAKRO to join.

અષ્ટાપદ તીથથ ભાવ યાત્રા — બધુ વાર, જૂન ૨૭, બપોરે ૨:૦૦ કલાકે 狈ન િાસ્ત્રોમા ાં અષ્ટાપદ તીથષ ભગવાન ઋર્ભદેવની શનવાષણ ભશૂમ તિીકે પજાૂ ય છે. ભિત િાજાએ ભગવાન શ્રી ઋર્ભદેવ પાસથે ી એમના પશ્ચાત થનાિ ૨૩ હશનર્ધ્યા પ્રાસાદ નામન ાં િત્નમય જજનાલયﺂતીથકં િ શવર્ ે સાભાં ળય. ાં ભગવાનના શનવાષણ બાદ એમની શનવાષણ ભશૂમ નજીક આઠ પગશથયાથાં ી ભસય લાગત ાં શસ બધાં ાસય. ાં એમા ાં ૨૪ તીથકં િોની દેહપ્રમાણ સદ ાં િ પ્રશતમાઓની સ્થાપના કિી. હાલમા ાં ભલ ે આપણ ે એના પ્રત્યક્ષ દિનષ ન કયાષ હોય પણ શિકાગોના દહિે ાસિમા ાં િહીન ે શ્રી લબલતભાઇ ધામી અન ે આશિર્ભાઈ મહતે ા એમની ભક્ક્તભાવની ધાિામા ાં અષ્ટાપદ અન ે આરદશ્વિદાદાના પ્રત્યક્ષ દિનષ કિાવિ.ે આ અમલ્ ય લ્હાવો લવે ા અચકૂ પધાિિો. આ ભાવ યાત્રા મા ં ભાગ લેવાનો કોઈ નકરો નથી. 8

25th Anniversary Mahotsav Poojan, Vidhan, Team & 25 Satkarya Shri Namiuna Bhay Nivaran Parshvanath Pujan શ્રી નનમઉણ ભય નનવારણ પાર્શ્થનાથ પ ૂજન Friday, June 29 at 2:00 PM શક્રુ વાર, જૂન ૨૯, બપોરે ૨:૦૦ કલાકે Namiuna Stotra, fifth stotra of nav-smaran, is a prayer to Shree Pärshvanäth Bhagawän composed by Shree Mantungasuri. It is નવ-સ્મિણના પાચાં મા ાં નશમઉણ સ્તોત્રના િચશયતા શ્રી માનતગ ાં સરૂિએ recited for removing fear and called the Bhaya-hara Stotra. We આપણા ભય શનવાિણ માટે શ્રી પાશ્વનષ ાથ પ્રભન ે પ્રાથનષ ા કિી છે। મનષ્ ય live in all kinds of fears unless we realize the supremacy and permanence of soul. Until then, one can find solace by having faith 狍યા ાં સધ ી એને આત્માની અનતાં િક્ક્ત અન ે િાશ્વતતાની અનભ શૂત ન થાય ત્યા ાં that recitation of the name of a Tirthankar and his worship can give સધ ી કોઈ એક કે વધાિે ભય અનભ વતો હોય છે। આપણા પવૂ ાષચાયોએ આપણી strength and set you free from all fears. Our Great acharyas શનબળષ તા ઓળખી ભય શનવાિણ માટે પ્રભભ ક્ક્તના સદ ાં િ સ્તોત્ર િ櫍યા 狇 દ્વાિા recognized the feelings of a common man and composed Stotras આપણ ે શ્રધ્ધાપવૂ કષ ભક્ક્ત કિી શનભયષ બની િકીએ। શિકાગો દેિાસિની ૨૫મી with magical powers by which these fears can be removed. On the occasion of 25th JSMC anniversary Namiuna pujan is organized. વર્ગષ ાઠાં ના પ્રસગાં ે સ싍ાં ના આંગણ ે શ્રી નશમઉણ પજૂ નન ાં આયોજન કય ં છે। આ Nakro of the 7 Main Pithika is $725 and 50 Small Pithikas is $125. To પજૂ નમા ાં લાભ લવે ા મખ્ ય પીરઠકા નો નકિો ફક્ત ૭૨૫ ડોલિ છે અને નાની reserve your spot visit http://bit.ly/25anni-namiun-poojan પીરઠકા નો નકિો ફક્ત ૭૫ ડોલિ છે। Shri Bruhad Shanti Snatra Pujan—Sunday, July 1 at 2:00 PM શ્રી બહૃ દ શાનં ત સ્નાત્ર પજૂ ન - રનવવારે, જુલાઈ ૧, બપોરે ૨:૦૦ કલાકે th On the occasion of our temple’s 25 Anniversary Bruhad Shanti ૧૪ િાજલોકમા ાં િહલે ા સવ ષ જીવો સખ િાશાં ત પામે તવે ા ઉ櫍ચ પ્રકાિના ભાવથી શ્રી Snatra Pujan has been arranged to spread peace to entire universe. આરદનાથ, અજજતનાથ, િાાંશતનાથ અને પાશ્વષનાથ ભગવાંત ઉપિ અબભર્ેક કિી In this pujan Abhishek is performed over Bhagwan Shree Aadinath, પજાૂ કિવામા ાં આવ ે છે. આ પજૂ ન જજનાલાય ની ૨૫મી સાલગીિી પિ ખાસ Ajitnath and Parshwanath for the well being of all living beings. We will pray that all living beings in the universe will be on the ભણાવવામા ાં આવ ે છે ત ે માટે આ વર્ ે આવા અત્યતાં િાશાં તકાિક પજૂ નન ાં આયોજન auspicious path. Below you will find list of opportunities to take part આપણ ે ત્યા ાં કિવામા ાં આવેલ છે. આ પજૂ નમા ાં લાભ લેવા ના નકિા નીચ ે મજ બ છે in the pujan. • ુ મખ્ય પીઠિકા નો નકિો ફક્ત ૭૨૫ ડોલર છે (ફક્ત ૬ પીરઠકા ઉપલબ્ધ છે) • Main Pithika: $725 per pithika — 6 Pithikas available • નાની પીઠિકા નો નકિો ફક્ત ૧૨૫ ડોલર છે (ફક્ત ૫૪ પીરઠકા ઉપલબ્ધ છે) • Small Pithika: $125 per pithika — 54 Pithikas available • Kumbh Sthapana: $225 per family — Only 1 Opportunity available • કંુભ સ્થાપના નો નકિો ફક્ત ૨૨૫ ડોલિ છે (૧ પરિવાિને લાભ) • • Dipak Sthapana: $225 per family — Only 1 Opportunity available દીપક સ્થાપના નો નકિો ફક્ત ૨૨૫ ડોલિ છે (૧ પરિવાિને લાભ) • Navgraha Patla Pujan: $225 per family — Only 1 Opportunity • નવગ્રહ પાટલા પજૂ ન નો નકિો ફક્ત ૨૨૫ ડોલિ છે (૧ પરિવાિને લાભ) available • 狍વારા રોપણ સયક્ક્ત દીઠ ૫૧ ડોલિ છે (ફક્ત ૮ ક ાંવાિીકાન ે લાભ) • Jvara Ropan: $51 per person — 8 opportunities for girls available

Do Some Satkarya! http://bit.ly/do-25-satkarya

Goal is to reach 25 in each Category and 250 in Karuna

1. Jivdaya - Release 25 animals from slaughter house - $500/family 2. Tap - Appeal for 25 Varsitap 3. Karuna - 250 Eye Surgery in Eye Camp - $100/family 25th Anniversary Team 4. Sanyam - 25 Sädhu and Sädhvi Vaiyävrata for one • 19 Team in 5 groups year or more - $500/family • Over 190 volunteers with 35 Co-Leads • ~ 2000+ hrs of planning 5. Education - 25 Children Education for one year in Jain education sanstha - $500/family

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Book a date with history. Register TODAY for the 25th Temple Anniversary celebration. Visit http://bit.ly/25registration  Everyone must register. Upon registration you will get ID and Souvenir Package.  Life Members and Invited Guests will receive Prabhavana in addition to Souvenir Package. Sponsorship Opportunities for Giriraj Vadhamana

Giriraj Vadhamana - Main Labh $3,125 Dedication for Other Toonk (1 Opportunity for ea.) Labh (2 Opportunities) $1,525 $525  Family will get 2 Passes Labh: આરદશ્વવિ દાદા ટકૂ મોશતિા ટકૂ  Each family will get 6 Passes િાાંશતનથ & $1,125 િાયણ પગલા $525  Vasakshep Pooja after  Shatrunjay Vadhamana - Inauguration with Bhakti અજજતનાથ દેિી Vadhamana is done with Shri Dipakbhai (Bardoliwala)

 Original Palitana Tirth Dhawaja Sthapana ચાંદન તલાવડી $525 સમવસિણ $525  Family name on display  Ashtha Prakari Pooja ટળેટી $1,125 રહગણાજજનો હાડૉ $525 sign near that Toonk—for  Families Name on a Display sign at the entrance all 10 days of Celebration of the Giriraj– for all 10 Days of Celebration. પદ્માવતી માતામાંરદિ $525 ભાડવાનો ડગૂાં િ $525

JSMC Upcoming Events

Discourses by Shri Vipinji Jain - Thu, Jul 5 to Wed, Jul 11 Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman, Thursday, July 26 We are honored to have Shri Vipinji Jain for shibir and discourses. Please Please contact Pramod & Parul Shah at (847) 885-0233 for contact Falguni Shah (224) 226-3995 or Tanmay Shah (847) 903-9511 additional details. for details. Benshree Champaben Janma Jayanti, Sunday, August 26 Gurupurnima Atmasiddhi Bhakti - Sunday, July 29 Benshree Champaben Janma Jayanti will be celebrated on Sun, On the occasion of Gurupurnima, Atmasiddhi Bhakti will be held on Aug 26. Please contact Tanmay Shah at (847) 903-9511 for Sunday, July 29. Please contact Yashvant Shah at (630) 295-5587 or details. Ramesh Desai at (847) 995-1015 for program details. Shree Bhrahmchariji Janmadin, Sunday, September 2 Smt Rupaben Shah Lecture Series - Sat, Aug 25 to Tue, Aug 28 Bhakti will be conducted in Shrimad Mandir between 2pm to 5pm Smt. Rupaben Shah will be visiting us for a Lecture series from Aug 25 to followed by Swamivatsalya. For more information, please contact 28. Please join us for lectures everyday starting at 8:00 pm. Ramesh Desai at (847) 909-3254 and Raj Shah at (847) 529-4385.

JSMC Mela - Saturday, Aug 4, 2018 - 12:00 PM onwards. JSMC Mela is scheduled for Saturday August 4, 2018. Like every year we will be having Vendor Stalls, Food Stalls, Games and JSMC Got Talent show. If you are interested in registering for Vendor stall then contact Jt. Secretary OR General Secretary.

We are also looking for volunteers who would like to showcase their culinary art and would like to sign up for a food stall. Contact Food Secretary OR Membership Secretary for more information.

We know that there is lot of talent at JSMC and we would love to see it. Calling all singers and performers (dance, band or orchestra) to sign up for JSMC Got Talent (JGT). There is no competition only eager ears and eyes to witness your performances. Contact Youth Secretary or General Secretary for more information.

For more info or sponsorship details please contact Jt. Secretary, Membership Secretary or any committee member.

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Acknowledgements 2018 Being the first major event of the year, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak brings out the best in all of us and this year was no exception. Under nishra of Panditvarya Shri Parasbhai we had close to 100 tapasvis who observed the Ayambil Oli with Daily Ayambil’s averaging 150+. This year we witnessed a spirited and Group 1 (Age 8 to 9) Group 2 (Age 10 to 13) entertaining cultural event with 12 Letter to Bhagwan Mahavir The Tirth I Love performances from about 250 1. Dhruvi Thakkar 1. Shreeya Gandhi performers in the age group of 3 to 40 2. Tanvi Shah 2. Yashvi Shah yrs. We were fortunate to have with us 3. Aayush Shah 3. Alopi Shah State Representative Ms. Christine 4. Achala Nagareshwara 4. Arnav Bandi & Soham Solanki Winger, Cook County Commission Tim 5. Aayushi Shah & Vidhi Piparia Schneider and Schaumburg Township trustee Nimish Jani besides Shri Group 3 (Age 14 to 18) Group 4 (Age 19+) Efforts VS Destiny My Vision for JSMC‘s next 25 years Parashbhai Shah as Chief Guests for the event.

The 19th declamation contest saw many participants take part and entice the audience with 1. Saanji Shah 1. Satej Shah their thoughts on various topic. We had participants from the age group of 8 to 65 years. This is2. Sareena Shah 2. Anjanaben Shah a true testimony of how much our participants value this chance to speak in front of a well 3. Priya Shah & Riya Shah 3. Dhiren Solanki informed and highly intellectual audience. Here is a list of all the winners in various age group and the topics that they spoke on.

JSMC Health Fair 2018 This year the annual Health Fair was organized on April 22 and May 6. With record-breaking registration of over 250 of our members and SEVA from 75+ volunteers once again, the Health Fair was a grand success!!! Following services were provided to our members at no cost: a complete blood work, EKG, Carotid screening, Bone Density checkups, Eye Exams, Dental checkup, Hearing checkup and detailed consultation with primary care physicians and various other specialists. Over 40 doctors and specialists including PCP, Cardiologist, Oncologists, Radiologist, Gynecologist, Dentists, Audiologist, Ophthalmologist, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist and Dietician provided their SEVA to our members. JSMC appreciates the donations received from many members of the community and all volunteers who helped to make this community service event successful. Advertisements

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Newsletter May 2018- Highlights

Message from Chairman & President 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Dignitaries 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Sponsorship Opportunities 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Sponsorship Package 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Program Schedule 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Programming Highlights 25th Anniversary Mahotsav Dhwaja, 18 Abhishek, Vidhaan & Poojan 25th Anniversary Giriraj Vadhamana Sponsorship Opp Upcoming Event Updates Acknowledgment Advertisement

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Temple Hours General Information [email protected] Weekdays: 8am – 9pm Events [email protected] Weekend: 8am – 9pm Weekly Activities Pathshala [email protected] Sunday 9:30 am Digambar Puja Youth [email protected] Saturday 9:00 am Yoga & Meditation Membership [email protected] Monthly Activities Rental Facility [email protected] 1st Sunday 11 am Bhaktamar/Navakar Jaap Finance and accounting [email protected] Poonam - Sthanakvasi Pratikraman 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti Donations [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Pathasala Board of Trustees [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am General Swadhyay 1st & 3rd Sunday 10 am Classes Advertisement 1st & 3rd Sunday 10 am Hindi Classes JSMC welcomes a limited number of advertisements for its 2nd Sunday 11 am ECBOT office hours newsletter and banner display during various events. 1st Tuesday 8 pm Executive Committee Meeting Please contact Membership Secretary or Vice President 3rd Tuesday 8 pm Board of Trustees Meeting for details on advertisement guidelines. Other Activities Seminars and Lectures by Scholars and Speakers Dial-a-Manglik & Dial-a-Pacchakhan Health fair and medical Services (630) 213-JSMC Cultural and Musical Programs Listen to Pachhakhan or Manglik in melodious voice of JYFC & Youth programs Muni Shri Jinchandraji

Your feedback, comments, updates for newsletters and/or e-announcements are always welcome. Please contact General Secretary or Joint Secretary

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