Pratistha Mahotsav of a Jain Gnan Mandir at Claremont Lincoln University, California

September 6, 2011 was a gorgeous day for all the Jains of the world and especially for the Jains of North America. It was a nice, sunny day in Southern California. Local Jain community members and Jains from all over America had arrived in their festive costumes with great expectations on the occasion of “Pratistha[…]

JAINpedia Marvellous Manuscripts Event at The Victoria & Albert Museum

London 21st August 2011 Yesterday, the Victoria & Albert Museum, in conjunction with Jainpedia and with support from the Jain Art Fund, held a fun day of activities, storytelling and a very creative art and craft drop in design workshop. This event held with  dual objective of widening the awareness of Jainism through the media[…]

Oshwal Association UK Mela

IoJ had set up a stand at the Oshwal Association UK’s Mela. The mela had attracted a variety of businesses, finance houses, professional businesses along with traders, caterers for all vegetarian tastes and many other charitable institutions to participate in their biggest mela. IoJ had a very successful participation with large numbers subscribing to the JAINpedia’s e-newletter, voluntary services and general interest in the Institute’s activities.

Pride of Literary Writer’s Award

Gujarat State Government’s Literary Academy actively encourages research and development of Gujarati language and promote its usage in all fields. To further this objective, it makes an  award every year to a leading literary writer who through his creativity, research and discussions has contributed significantly towards these objectives. The award comprises of Rs100,000 in cash,[…]

Hindu Svayamsevak Sangh Praudh Shibir

Institute’s Director/Secretary, Dr Sanghrajka was invited to attend the Praudh Shibir (Retreat for the  mature members) held from 3rd to 5th June at Woodhouse near Loughborough, Leicestershire. He was requested to speak at theconcluding ceremony to give information on JAINpedia and also provide some concluding remarks for the Shibir. Both the topics were well received[…]

JAINpedia: Mahavir Jayanti Celebrations at British Library

Mahavir Jayanti in 2011 was celebrated at British Library, London. Institute of Jainology already set up an exhibition of some of the rare Jain Manuscripts in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery (Treasures Room) which will continue late in to this year. To celebrate the Mahavir Jayanti and to attract the Jain Community members to the Library, Bharat Natyam recital had been arranged along with Jain story telling by the acclaimed Seema Anand. The event was a major success.