HH Bhattakaru
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
We will be having a guest speaker, H H Shree Madabhinava Charurkeerthi Bhattarakaru, this Sunday 31st July between 10.30-11.30 am.
His Holiness Shree Madabhinava Charurkeerthi Bhattarakaru is head of the Moodabiri (Jain Kashi) Matha/Monastery, which is nearly 800 years old monastery located in the coastal part of Karnataka state, South India.
H H Bhattarakaru is the care taker of oldest & sacred Jain agama scriptures of Jainism, the “Moolaagama” and “Parama Moolaagama”renowned as Dhawala granta (Scripts) found in their original form on palm leaves (4500 in number), namely “The Samayasara”, “Acharya Kunda Kundara Pravachana Sara”, “Niyama Sara”, “Mokshamarga Prakasha”, “Ishtopadesha”, “Kalyana Karaka” are in the famous Jain Kashi Math/Monastery.
H H Bhattarakaru has in depth Knowledge about Jainism, Guides/Guru for all the traditional Jain agamas, rituals, Vidana’s, Panchakalyan, Pratishtan and Jain practices. H H Bhattarakaru actively work with all the Jain panth & sects to unite Jain community and also intra-faith forms across the world.
H H Bhattarakaru represents Jainism at international religious forms across the world, like World religious Parliament, International interfaith forms and also advocates for animal rights.
Moodabidri town is also as called Jain Kashi, Jains live in and around Moodabidri since 3rd century B.C. Moodabiri has a 800 year old Jain mutt/Monastery &18 heritage ancient Jain temples, among them the famous one is Temple of Thousand pillars, it is one of the biggest heritage Jain temple (three level building) in the world.
Moodabidri Jain matha/monetary also has a collection of thousands of antic Jain idols made of Gold, silver, precious gems like Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, Topaz.
Moodabidri is the centre for higher studies in Jainism and it houses the Rama Rani Research Centre and Library which preserves the ancient Dhavala Trilogy (Dhavala, Jaya Dhavala and Maha Dhavala) Jain scripts in palm leaves. Jain scholars and researchers from across the world visit Moodabdri Jain Kashi Matha/Monetary to do research work in Jainism.
Jai Jinendra!
Dr Sanjeev Godha Lectures
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
Dr Sanjeev Godha’s Visit
Thursday 7th July (PM) – Tuesday 12th July (AM) 2016
Dr Godha is a well-known Jain scholar and active at the Todarmal Smarak Trust. He is very young and has a powerful delivery, not to be missed lectures…Please note different timings on both Saturday and Sunday.
WEEKDAYS
Morning
08.15 – 08.30am: Jinendra Abhishek
08.30 – 09.30am: Jinendra Puja
09.30 – 10.30am: Swadhyay – Vi. Dr Godha
10.30 – 11.30am: Pujya Gurudev’s Pravachan
Evening
08.30 – 09.30pm: Swadhyay – Vi. Dr Godha
WEEKENDS
Saturday Morning
08.15 – 09.15am: Swadhyay – Dr. Godha
09.15 – 09.30am: Jinendra AbhishekPujya
09.30 – 10.30am: Jinendra Puja
10.30 – 11.30am: Gurudev’s Pravachan
Evening
08.00 – 09.00pm: Swadhyay – Vi. Dr Godha
Sunday Morning
08.15 – 08.30am: Jinendra Abhishek
08.30 – 09.30am: Pujya Gurudev’s Pravachan
09.30 – 10.30am: Jinendra Puja
10.30 – 11.30am: Swadhyay – Vi. Dr Godha
Evening
08.00 – 09.00pm: Swadhyay – Vi. Dr Godha
Please kindly put your names down for his meals, there are slots open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or contact our pujari Nileshbhai on 07931707562. We in the UK are very fortunate that we have speakers of such calibre visiting us to give us the benefit of their knowledge; we hope to see you all there!
Jai Jinendra!
Further details re 10 yr celebs
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION
www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
Dear Saadharmis,
The Shree Digamber Jain Association, London cordially invites you to the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Shree Mahavir Swami Jinbimb Panchkalyanak Pratishta, London!!!
Venue: Hatch End High School, Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6NR
Date: 12th, 13th and 14th August, 2016
Time: 8:00am to 9:30pm
Vidhaan: 3-day Namokar Mantra Vidhaan
Conducted by Pt. Hemantbhai Gandhi and Pt. Sanjaybhai Shastri
Attached are the programme details which will also be available on our website www.mahavirjaintemple.com and will include:
Rath Yatra
3-day Namokar Mantra Vidhaan
Tatva Charcha
Pathshala
Cultural evening
Lunch and dinner on all days
Registration is mandatory for the event
Registration and entry to the 10 year Pratishta anniversary celebrations is free
Please complete the registration forms online at: https://goo.gl/vQW99k
If you are unable to register online, please complete paper registration forms available from Nileshbhai at the Mandir
We would appreciate a prompt response as places for the celebrations are limited
Closing date for all registrations is Sunday, 5th June 2016
Nakra & Donation List
We would be very grateful to receive your generous contributions towards the success of this event as outlined below:
Indra and Indrani (8 couples)
£1100 per couple (for 3 days)
Rath Yatra & Sthapna (4 places)
£501 per place
Pooja Thali (30 places/day)
£151 per thali (for 2 people)
Meal Sponsorship
Full day (2 meals) – £5100 per day (3 places)
One meal – £2501 (6 places)
Hall sponsorship
Full day £2000 (3 places)
Half day £1000 (6 places)
General event hosting
£501
£251
To make your contribution, kindly contact:
Sandipbhai (mobile: 07985141742) (sandip@daltral.co.uk)
Vibhorbhai (mobile: 07868714913) (vibhorsinghal@rediffmail.com)
Please find attached printable details of the celebrations including programme details, nakra/donation list and paper registration forms.
The celebrations promise to be an exciting and fitting tribute to our original Panchkalyanak Pratishta and we sincerely hope that as many of you can participate.
With best wishes,
10 Year Anniversary Celebration Team, SDJA
Jai Jinendra!
10 year Anniversary Celebration Registrations
New deadline: Sunday, 12th June 2016
Once again thank you to all those who have given their support and that have completed their registration forms for the 10 year Pratishta Anniversary celebrations.
If you have not already registered, we would urge you to do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited. Our preferred method of registration is by completing the online registration form at https://goo.gl/vQW99k.
In order to facilitate the registration process, we have now postponed the deadline to Sunday 12th June, 2016.
Thank you for your co-operation and efforts in ensuring a joyous celebrations.
Jai Jinendra!
GURUDEV JANMA JAYANTI
SHREE DIGAMBER JAIN ASSOCIATION www.mahavirjaintemple.com
Jai Jinendra!
Gurudev’s 127th Janma Jayanti & Pt Shree Fulchand Shastri’s visit
127 years ago, in the village of Umrala, a great teacher was born who would go on to become one of the most influential and instrumental causes in re-directing us to the true path of liberation. Pujya Gurudev’s Janma Jayanti this year falls on Sunday 8th May, 2016 and we will be fortunate to have amidst us Pandit Shree Fulchandji who will join us for the celebrations and conduct stimulating tatva swadhyay.
The programme will run from Saturday 7th to Monday 16th May 2016:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
08.00 to 08.30 AM Jinendra Abhishek
08.30 to 09.30 AM Jinendra Puja
09.30 to 10.30 AM Pt Fulchandbhai’s Swadhyay
10.30 to 11.30 AM Pujya Gurudevshree’s CD Pravachan
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
08.00 to 08.30 AM Jinendra Abhishek
08.30 to 09.30 AM Pujya Gurudevshree’s CD Pravachan
09.30 to 10.30 AM Jinendra Puja
10.30 to 11.30 AM Pt Fulchandbhai’s Swadhyay
Evenings – Daily
07.45 to 08.15 PM Jinendra Bhakti
08.15 to 09.15 PM Pt Fulchandbhai’s Swadhyay
Gurudev’s Janma Jayanti – Sunday 8th May 2016 AM
08.00 – 08.15: Jinendra Abhishek
08.15 – 09.15: Pujya Gurudev’s Video Pravachan
09.15 – 10.15: Jinendra Puja
10.15 – 12.00: Performance by Pathshala children, Pt Fulchandbhai’s Swadhyay, Gurudev’s Janma Vadhaamna and Bhakti by Bharatbhai
We hope as many of you that can will attend with the whole family!
Jai Jinendra!
