Siddhachalam Calendar of Events for 2012

Veer Samvat 2538 -2539

Date	Day	Event at Siddhachalam
March 11, 2012	Sunday	Chaa Gau Ni Jatra
March 24, 2012	Saturday	Unveiling of First Tonk of Shikharji at Siddhachalam
April 15, 2012	Sunday	Mahavira Janm Kalyanak
April 21, 2012	Saturday	9:30 a.m. Start of 24-hour Namokar Jaap lead by Harshaben Patel. Siddhachalam Parsvnath Temple. To register for the jaap, please email office@siddhachalam.org . Note that if you are planning to stay over at the ashram for the jaap please make your reservations in advance.
April 22, 2012	Sunday	9:30 a.m. Aarti in conclusion of 24-hour Namokar Jaap. Siddhachalam Parsvnath Temple 11:00 a.m. Annual unveiling of Guruji's pratima. Guruji's Tapasya Sthal 12:00 noon Completion of the Tonks of Shri Shantinath Prabhu, Shahshvat Jin Shri Vardhman Prabhu, and Shri Sumathinath Prabhu. If you wish to participate in the auspicious acts of raising the chhatra (dome) over the Tonk, please be at the ashram no later than 11:45 a.m.
April 28, 2012	Saturday	Volunteer Tree Planting
May 5, 2012	Saturday	Volunteer Tree Planting
May 12, 2012	Saturday	Volunteer Tree Planting
June 17, 2012	Sunday	Guruji's Birthday
July 15, 2012	Sunday	Shilanyas of Bhagwaan Parasvnath Tonk
August 11-12, 2012	Saturday-Sunday	Shikharji at Siddhachalam Pratishtha
Sept 16, 2012	Sunday	Swapan Darshan
Sept 30, 2012	Sunday	Kshamapna Day

Siddhachalam Events of Past Years

Siddhachalam Calendar of Events for 2011

Veer Samvat 2537 -2538

For detailed 2011 calendar of Jain Tithis, Jain Events and Swamivatsalya Tithis, please click here.

Date	Day	Event at Siddhachalam
March 20, 2011	Sunday	Che Gaon Ki Yatra
April 16, 2011	Saturday	Mahavira Janm Kalyanak Celebration
April 23, 2011	Saturday	Guruji's Punya Tithi
April 30, 2011	Saturday	Tree planting with Goldman Sachs Executives
May 7, 2011	Saturday	Tree Planting and Launch of United Nations Year of the Volunteer
May 8, 2011	Sunday	Volunteers Sports Day
June 11-12, 2011	Saturday-Sunday	Scholars' Conference on Ahimsa, Anekantvad and Moksha
July 3, 2011	Sunday	108 Parasvnath Pujan on this Sunday July 3; Varghoda Ghee Boli
August 6-7, 2011	Saturday-Sunday	Shikharji at Siddhachalam Shilanyas
Oct 2, 2011	Sunday	Kshamapana day and Ahimsa weekend conference

Siddhachalam Calendar of Events for 2010

Veer Samvat 2036 -2037

Date	Day	Event at Siddhachalam
February 28, 2010	Sunday	6 Gaon Ki Yatra
March 28, 2010	Sunday	Mahavira Swami Janm Kalyanak (puja by Ashaji & Mahendraji Jain and Soniaji and Alokji Jain)
April 25, 2010	Sunday	Guruji's Punya Tithi and Unveiling of Pratima at Tapasya Sthal
May 8, 2010	Saturday	Tree Planting and Environment Day
May 16, 2010	Saturday	Varshitap parna and puja
May 23, 2010	Sunday	Public Meeting on Shikharji, Conducted Tour of Siddhachalam
May 30, 2010	Sunday	Start of summer-long, Sunday-only, yoga camp for all
June 12 - 13, 2010	Saturday - Sunday	Guruji'S Birthday
June 26, 2010	Saturday	Annual Sports Day
July 17, 2010	Saturday	Puja in Homage to Swami Devendrakeertiji Bhattarakji
August 8, 2010	Sunday	Siddhachakra Puja & Ghee Boli(puja under guidance of Shri Narendrabhai Nandu of India)
August 28 & 29, 2010	Saturday - Sunday	Shri Shikharji Bhoomi Pujan and Khanan Mahotsava
September 4, 2010	Saturday	Paryushan Mahaparv Starts 10:00 am Snatra Puja 2:30 - 4:30 pm Pravachan (every day)
September 5, 2010	Sunday	10:00 - 11:00 am Lecture by Manojji Haran 11:00 - 1:00 pm Navkaar Mahamantra Pujan
September 11, 2010	Saturday	9:00 - 10:30 am Snatra Puja 10:30 - 11:30 am Kalash Arpan Samaroh (presentation of kalash to those who took laabh of receiving vasaksepa of nearly 200 Gaccgapatis, Acharyas, Sadhu and Sadhvijis) 11:30 - 1:00 pm Swapan Darshan Mahotsav 4:00 pm Pratikraman (Live Telecast of Saturday, Sep. 11 events)
September 12, 2010	Sunday	8:00 am Parna 10:00 - 11:00 am Lecture by Amrinder Muniji Maharaj and Shasan Ratna Manoj Haran 11:00 - 3:00 pm Digambar Puja Das Lakshan Mahaparv Starts
September 18, 2010	Saturday	11:00 - 3:00 pm Digambar Puja
September 22, 2010	Wednesday	Das Lakshan Mahaparv Ends
October 2-3, 2010	Saturday - Sunday	Gandhi Jayanti celebrations will include sammaan of tapasvis, rendition of Gandhiji's favorite hymns, and films on Gandhiji, Ahimsa, Animal Welfare, and services rendered by certain well-known Jain institutions.

Siddhachalam Calendar of Events for 2009

Date	Day	Event at Siddhachalam
January 1, 2009	Thursday	Jiv Daya Day (Animal Welfare Day)
February 28, 2009	Sunday	Jiv Daya Day (Animal Welfare Day)
March 8, 2009	Sunday	Che Gaon Ki Puja (in collaboration with Jain Center of New Jersey)
April 25, 2009	Saturday	Guruji's Punya Tithi; Anavaran of Guruji's Pratima at Tapsya Sthal; Navkar Jaap by Vardhman Bhakti Mandal, Harshaben Patel and others.
April 26, 2009	Sunday	Mahavira Swami Janam Kalyanak; Pravesh of Tonk/ Deri in Siddhachalam Tirth; Panchkalyanak Puja by Bhadribhai Lodaya
May 2, 2009	Saturday	Varshi Tap Parna
May 10, 2009	Saturday	Pariyawaran Diwas (tree-planting & trail cleaning by Goldman Sachs). Pariyawaran Diwas Report
May 22 - 24, 2009	Friday - Sunday	Yoga & Wellness Camp for Family by Shanti Parakh and volunteers. Please register at the earliest possible.
June 13, 2009	Saturday	24-Hour Navkar Jaap, Harshaben Patel and volunteers
June 14, 2009	Sunday	Guruji's Birthday Celebration; Snatra Puja; Health Fair
June 28, 2009	Sunday	Pariyawaran Diwas (tree-planting and field study)
July 18 & 19, 2009	Saturday / Sunday	Puja Vidhi Camp; Demonstration by Sameer Shah
August 9, 2009 10:30 a.m.	Sunday	Prathistha Diwas; Panchkalyanak Puja with Commentary by Narendrabhai Nandu in Main Temple
Aug 15, 10:00am - Aug16, 4:00pm	Saturday & Sunday	JAIN DHARMA & YOGA CAMP By Muni Roop Chand ji Maharaj, Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu ji, Muni Amrender ji, Maharaj Shanti Parakh & Prof. Courtney Schlosser Ahimsa Hall, Library & Main Temple Suggested donation: $31/person (includes stay in cabin for one night) Register here Pre-registration recommended because cabin space is limited.
August 22, 2009	Saturday	Swapan Darshan Muni Roop Chand ji Maharaj, Muni Amrender ji Maharaj
August 23, 2009	Sunday	Pratikraman
August 30, 2009	Sunday	Digambar Sammellan
September 13, 2009	Sunday	Annual Sports Day
October 3, 2009	Saturday	Srimad Rajchandra Diwas; Ahimsa Diwas
October 4, 2009	Sunday	Kshamapana Day; Snatra Puja; Flu Camp.
October 18, 2009	Sunday	Morning jaap; Manglik by Vardhman Bhakti Mandal
October 28, 2009	Sunday	Jain Celebration of Thanksgiving

Siddhachalam Calendar of Events for 2008

Date	Day	Event at Siddhachalam
October 2,2008	Thursday	Siddhachalam will observe Gandhi Jayanti by community rendition of his favorite hymns after evening aarti. Gandhiji was deeply touched and influenced by Jain saint Srimad Rajchandra ji and learned the importance of Ahimsa from him and from his mother, a follower of Jain principles. All Gandhi lovers are invited to join. Siddhachalam Has a New Home on the Internet - new website is launched !!!
October 5,2008	Sunday	Health Fair & Library Inauguration The Board of Trustees, Volunteers and Staff of Siddhachalam cordially invite you and your family to join us on Sunday, October 5th. 9:00 am - 24-hour jaap of Namokar Mahamantra by Harsha Jay Patel ends (Parshvanath temple) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Free Health Fair by 16 Siddhachalam Doctors (Ahimsa Hall). 11:30 am - Inauguration of Acharya Sushil Kumar Library (111 Hope Road) by Honorable NJ Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula 12:30 pm - Bhoomi Pujan for rebuilding Old Temple (next to Parshavanath Temple) under auspices of Muni Suyash Prabhsagarji 1:30 - 3:00 pm - Lunch Please support our Library! Education is vital to our growth, preservation and success. Please email presidentimjm@gmail.com for special donor opportunities. Support Your Tirth - Make a Tax Deductible Contribution Today!
October 11 - 12, 2008	Saturday-Sunday	Arhum Yoga Camp with Amrendra Muniji and disciples.
October 28, 2008	Tuesday	Nirvan Laddu
October 31,2008	Friday	Diwali Celebration, Snatra Puja & Rangoli Competition Rangoli Competition Starts at 12:00 noon. Participants need to make 2 ft. by 2ft. size Rangolis on-site at Siddhachalam. Visitors can get Mehndi done on their hands.