Federation of Jain Associations in North America Founded 1981
A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization IRS Code Section 501( c ) ( 3 ) El # 54-1280028 NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
President Sushil Jain Dunn Loring, VA (703) 208-1861 president@jaina.org, First Vice President Prem Jain Fremont, CA (510) 770-0503 firstvp@jaina.org, Secretary Ashok Domadia Fremont, CA (510) 979-9321 secretary@jaina.org, Treasurer Dipak Doshi Long Grove, IL (847) 913-0400 treasurer@jaina.org, V.P. – Canada Ajay Shah Etobicoke, ONT 416-741-1796 vp-canada@jaina.org, V.P. – West Rajen Dhami Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (510) 541-2050 vp-west@jaina.org, V.P. – Southwest Udai C. Jain Sugar Land, TX (281) 980-0741 vp-southwest@jaina.org, V.P. – Southeast Deepika K. Dalal Cooper City, FL (954) 431-5957 vp-southeast@jaina.org
JAINA Headquarters: 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 USA: Phone & Fax (718) 606-2885
Dear President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Date: June 1st, 2013
Jai Jinendra. It is a great pleasure to inform you that Federation of Jain Associations in North America has finalized a religious pilgrimage to one of the holiest and historical places in the Jain religion. We have organized a ninety-nine yatra event to the Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth in 2013. The Yatra will commence on November 17th, 2013 and be completed on January 16th, 2014. This, once- in- alifetime ninety-nine yatra event will be performed under the guidance of Acharya Bhagwants who currently reside in India that have assisted with 321 Dikshas. These Acharya Bhagwants include Shimad Gunratna Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb and Achryadev Shri Rashmiratna Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb. Shri Punch Parmashati Narendrabhai Nandu and his team will lead and conduct all the activities during these two months. The objective of this event is to unite Jains, who currently live in North America to return to one of the holiest places in our time-tested religion. We need the financial support for this large scale event. The Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra Committee has decided to create a souvenir booklet, to supplement the cost, for the yatris to remember such a wonderful event. In this souvenir booklet the yatra committee will include messages and greetings from many prominent religious scholars and political figures. We are requesting all the Jain Societies to provide an advertisement for this amazing event. Listed below are the rates for the advertisement and the components we are requesting to be put within your advertisement. The 99 Yatra Committee is requesting each Jain Society to provide a full page advertisement. Components of the Advertisement: A. Exterior View of Temple C. Name of Mulnayak Bhagwan E. Size of Temple (Sq. Foot) G. Contact Person & Telephone Number
B. Location, City and Street Address. D. Society Membership F. Building Costs
Rates for advertisements are: Back Page (Color) $5,000.00 Inside Front (Color) $2,500.00 Inside Back (Color) $2,500.00 Full Page (Color) $1,000.00 Half Page (color ) $ 500.00 ¼ Page (color ) $ 250.00 Please send your advertisement information by e-mail to ashah_1941@yahoo.com.
V.P. – Midwest Dr. Manish. Mehta Ann Arbor, MI (734) 668-03483228 vp-midwest@jaina.org
Please also make the check payable to: JAINA 99 YATRA 2013 USA
V.P. – Northeast Yogendra Jain Wellesley, MA (781) 856-0769 vp-northeast@jaina.org,
Arvind R. Shah Chairman of Jaina 99 Yatra Project 6738 Woodcrest Dr. Troy, MI 48098
V.P. Mideast Haresh Shah Wilmington, DE (302) 475-2672 vp-mideast@jaina.org YJA Pavak Shah (919) 522-3363 pavak.shah@yja.org Past President Lata Champsee Toronto, Canada (416) 441-2200 pastpresident@jaina.org
The deadline for submitting your advertisement is September 30, 2013. Please mail the check & Advertisement Information to the following address:
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact: Arvind R. Shah (248)-828-1736 (H) 248-835-7395 (C) Sharad R. Shah (248) 879-6981 Praful L. Shah (248) 851-1978 Arvind V.Shah (248) 681-5233 Kevyan Nandu 011-91-9819979968 (India) Thank you in advance for your support for this Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra event. Sincerely,
Arvind R. Shah
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Jain Society of Greater Detroit, Inc.
29278 W. 12 Mile Road • Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108 (248) 851-JAIN (5246) TAX-ID: 38-2368360
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Temple Details Total Land: 6 Acres 2-Story Structure Total Area of the Building: 25,300 SF Finished First Floor Area: 12,760 SF Prayer Hall: 5,200 SF Temple Area with Ghabhara: 1,170 SF Social Hall & Stage: 6,160 SF Kitchen: 1,000 SF
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Construction start date: October 16, 1995 Construction completion: May 1998 Opening Celebration: July 4, 1998 2nd Pratishtha Celebration: August 10-19, 2002 Total Membership: 483 Life Membership: 452 List of Various Murties(Height in inches) Mahavir Swami (41) Parshwanath (37) Adinath (37) Gautam Swami (25) Nakoda Bhairav (25) Manibhadra (25) Ghantakarnaveer (25) Padmawati Devi(25) Laxmi Devi (25) Chakeshwari Devi (25) Saraswati Devi (25) 24 Trithankars in Bhumati Areas (21 + Base) For More Information Contact Arvind R. Shah Telephone Number: (248)-828-1736 3
JAINA FEDERATION OF JAINA ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA JAINA C/O ARVIND R. SHAH FEDERATION OF JAINA ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA CHAIRMAN, JAINA 99 YATRA PROJECT C/O ARVIND R. SHAH 6738 WOODCREST DRIVE CHAIRMAN, JAINA 99 YATRA PROJECT TROY, MI 48098 6738 WOODCREST DRIVE
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