SAT-WED 10/18 - 10/22/25 JCSC's 5-Day DIWALI Festival

Jai Jinendra, Pranam, Dear Sadharmik JCSC Families!This Diwali, the Jain Center of Southern California will shine brighter than ever before. We are blessed with a celebration so rare, so spiritually profound, and so culturally vibrant that it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event for our Sangh.
 
For five unforgettable days, JCSC will be immersed in devotion, celebration, and history-making moments. Each day will bring unique opportunities to elevate our souls and strengthen our Sangh’s unity:
 
✨ Divine Poojans & Snatra Poojans (10/18 to 10/22) – Rare rituals that uplift the spirit and fill the heart with peace and devotion.
✨ Bhakti-Sabhar Raas-Garba – On Saturday, October 18 evening, join us for an enchanting night of bhakti-filled music, soulful garba, and collective joy in the spirit of our tradition.
✨ Grand Namkaran Vidhi – On Sunday, October 19, our three cherished properties will be adorned with sacred names inspired by Jain Tirths, marking a historic moment that will forever be part of JCSC's legacy.
 
This five-day Diwali celebration is not just an event—it is our shared history in the making, a festival that future generations will look back upon with pride.
 
We understand that Diwali is a busy time filled with family and festivities. But this occasion is beyond compare—it calls for each of us to set aside our routines, make every effort to attend, and contribute our presence, devotion, and joy.
 
🌸 Let us RSVP, Participate, and Celebrate—together.
🌸 Let us make these five days the most unforgettable chapter in JCSC’s history.
🌸 Let us show the world the strength, unity, and devotion of our Sangh.
👉 Click here for Online Boli 
Online Boli will end at Noon (12:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 17th. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Our Diwali Mahotsav promises to be filled with devotion, joy, and celebration. You may view the full program details here: Event Schedule.
Let us come together as one Sangh, united in bhakti and seva, to make this Diwali a festival to remember for centuries.

We humbly invite you to take Laabh in two upcoming auspicious events: 🌹 108 Shri Mahavirswami Puspanjali Anushthan 🗓️ Saturday, October 18 🕚 11:00 AM – Kindly bring fresh rose flowers, carefully picked and brought with Jayana from your home. This sacred offering will be part of a powerful Puspanjali Anushthan to invoke divine blessings. 🍎 Shri Gautamswami Abhishek Anushthan 🗓️ New Year Day – Wednesday, October 22 🕚 11:00 AM – Please take the Laabh of bringing Naivedh (homemade) and fresh fruits from your home for this special Abhishek Anushthan. May these offerings elevate your soul and bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment to your home. With folded hands, we request your participation in these holy events.

SAT-WED 10/18 - 10/22/25 DIWALI festival details

🌸 Diwali Program: Panchanihka Mahotsav (10/18 – 10/22)
 📅 Saturday, 10/18 – Prabhavshali Shree 108 Mahavirswami Pushpanjali Anushthan

• Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
  Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)
• Pakshal Puja & Kesar Puja of Mulnayak Shree Mahavir Swami Bhagvan  – Nakro $151
• Abhishek Vidhan: On Mulnayak Mahavirswami Bhagwan with 108 Pushpanjali
  • Venue: Derasar
  • Time: 12:39 PM onwards (with Snatrapuja)
• Swamivatsalya Dinner: 5:00 PM (Sunset: 6:15 PM)
• Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (6:30 PM) – In-Person Boli in Derasar
• Raas Garba: 7:00 PM onwards in Cultural Hall 

📅 Sunday, 10/19 – Dhan Teras (Dhan Ni Murchha Utarvi)

• Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
  Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)
• Navkarsi – 8:00 AM (Please RSVP for Nakarsi here - https://www.eventcreate.com/e/jcsc101925)

• Procession: From Main Hall to 3 adjacent properties [Please note that transportation has been arranged for Seniors]
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Namkaran Vidhi with Mantrochar of 3 properties:
  1. Pavapuri
  2. Sidhhagiri
  3. Hastgiri
• Each property will have:
  • Sthambh
  • Display board with picture, write-up, and donor’s name
  • Diwali menu
• Sponsorship opportunities available
• Final stop: Hastgiri → Mela Celebration (Pathshala management to coordinate)
  
  Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM) – In-Person Boli in Derasar

📅 Monday, 10/20 – Kali Chaudas (Mantra Sadhana Din)
 

• Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)
• Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM)
• Pratikraman - 6:30PM followed by Jaap & Dev Vandan

📅 Tuesday, 10/21 – Laddu Puja (Bhavna Bhakti in Evening)
7:30 AM(All other Bhagwan - Paxal Puja ), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)

7:30 AM
  • Pakshal (Shantinath and Neminath)
    Location: Temple
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Puja and Aarti Activities:
    – Bhagwan Virajmaan and Shanti Dhara
    – Vinay Path and Puja Prarambh
      1. Dev Shastra Puja
      2. Nirvan Ladoo Puja
        Note: Bring your own ladoo and take it back with you after the puja
      3. Mahavirswami Puja
      4. 24 Tirthankar Aarti (Ghee boli in-person)
    Location: Temple
    For questions, contact: Mrs. Vina Shah – 714-249-0456
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Light Snacks
    Location: Dining Hall
    RSVP Required: https://jaincenter.org/laddu-puja-swamivatsalya-rsvp.php
Please contact any of the following for more information:
  • Vina Shah – 714-249-0456
  • Dr. Kirit Shah – 323-697-0895
  • Sachin Mehta – 510-284-9352
  • Narendra Jain – 310-345-8580
  • Hemanth Shah – 714-470-0138
  • Niraj Shah – 626-252-5263

7:15 PM - Bhavna Bhakti in Derasar
8:45 PM - Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (In person boli)
📅 Wednesday, 10/22 – Bestu Varsh

• Dwar Udghatan - 6:30 AM
• Manglik - 7:00 AM
• Astprakari Puja - 8:00 AM
• Snatrapuja follows Shri Gautamswami Abhishek Anushthan - 9:30 AN
• Sadharmik Bhakti: Navkarsi & Brunch
  
  7:45 PM  - Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (In person boli)

📅 Sunday, 10/26 – Gyan Panchmi ✨
On this auspicious day, we will celebrate Gyan Panchmi with devotion and joy.

• Special Involvement: Pathshala kids will actively participate along with Vidhikar in the celebration.
• A beautiful opportunity to encourage children in Bhakti and Seva.

🙏 Everyone is warmly invited to attend and seek blessings on this sacred occasion.

• Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)
• Gyaan Puja/Dev Vandan - 9:30 AM
• Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM)

Boli & Nakro information

Saturday October 18

Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)

108 Mahavirswami Pushpanjali Anushthan - 12:39 PM

Sukrut Labha with Nakro/Boli

1. Snatra Puja – Nakro $151
2. Pakshal Puja & Kesar Puja of Mulnayak Shree Mahavir Swami Bhagvan (1:00 PM onwards) – Nakro $151
3. 108 Pushp Puja of Mulnayak Shree Mahavir Swami Bhagvan
    • 1st Labharthi (27 Pushpanjali) – Nakro $151
    • 2nd Labharthi (27 Pushpanjali) – Nakro $151
    • 3rd Labharthi (27 Pushpanjali) – Nakro $151
    • 4th Labharthi (27 Pushpanjali) – Nakro $151
4. Trighdu pushpanjali – 12 Labhs (9 Pushpanjali each) - $51 each labh
5. Ashtprakari Puja of Mulnayak Shree Mahavir Swami Bhagvan – Nakro $151
6. Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shanti Kalash during Pushpanjali Anushthan – In-Person Boli in Derasar
7. Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (6:30 PM onwards) – In-Person Boli in Derasar

Swamivatsalya Lunch Sponsorship
Platinum $3501 Gold $2501 Silver $1501
Sunday October 19 – Dhan Teras
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)

Navkarsi – 8:00 AM (Please RSVP for Nakarsi here - https://www.eventcreate.com/e/jcsc101925)

Namkaran Vidhi with Mantrochar of 3 properties (Online Boli - https://jaincenter.org/naming-ceremony-program.php)

1. Pavapuri
2. Sidhhagiri
3. Hastgiri

Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM) - In-Person Boli in Derasar

Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli

1. Paxal Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 7:30 AM
2. Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 8:00 AM
3. Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM) – In-Person Boli in Derasar

Tuesday October 21 – Diwali (Shree Mahavir Swami Bhagvan Nirvana Din)
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli

1. Paxal Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 7:30 AM
2. Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 8:00 AM
3. Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (8:45 PM) – In-Person Boli during Bhavana Bhakti
4. Toran Bandhan & Dwar Udghatan (New Year Day) – In-Person Boli during Bhavana Bhakti
     (Labharthi Parivar requested to be present at JCSC on Oct 22 at 6:30 AM)
5. Snatra Puja on New Year Day (9:30 AM) – In-Person Boli during Bhavana Bhakti

Prabhavana Sponsorship (Multiple Sponsors Welcome) – $1500
Wednesday October 22 – New Year (Shri Gautamswami Kevalgyan)
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli

1. Paxal Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 8:30 AM
2. Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (Labh to all Ghabhara Bhagvans) – 8:30 AM
3. Shri Gautamswami Abhishek Anushthan (starting with Snatra Puja 9:30 AM)

Tarang Pujas & Bolis
1️⃣ Tarang 1 – Jeevan Katha Soundarya (Suvarn Jal Abhishek & Pre-Anushthan Vidhi) – Nakro $251
2️⃣ Tarang 2 – Pragat Prabhav Soundarya (Sarvoshadhi Abhishek) – Nakro $151
3️⃣ Tarang 3 – Veerbhakti Soundarya (Kesar-Chandan Abhishek) – Nakro $151
4️⃣ Tarang 4 – Gunateet Guna Soundarya (Dudh, Pani, Baras Abhishek) – Nakro $151
5️⃣ Tarang 5 – 28 Labdhies & 8 Siddhies Soundarya (Pushpabhishek) – In-Person Boli in Derasar
Additional In-Person Bolis
• Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shanti Kalash during Abhishek – In-Person Boli in Derasar
• Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM) – In-Person Boli in Derasar
Sadharmik Bhakti Bhatu Sponsorship (Multiple Sponsors Welcome)
Platinum $3501 Gold $2501 Silver $1501
Sunday October 26 – Gyan Panchami
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM)
Gyaan Puja/Dev Vandan - 9:30 AM

Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM)
Wednesday November 5 – Kartik Purnima (Actual)
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM) Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM)
Sunday November 9 – Kartik Purnima (Observed)
Sukrut Labha with In-Person Boli
Paxal Puja (7:30 AM), Kesar, Phool & Mugut Puja (8:00 AM) Evening Aarti, Mangal Divo & Shree Chovis Tirthankaras Aarti (7:45 PM)