Respected Shravak and Shravika,

Pranam.
 
Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS) is pleased to inform that the Aaso Maas Navpadji Oli / Aayambil Oli starts from Tuesday, 16th October 2018 to Wednesday, 24th October 2018 (from Aaso Sud 7 to Aaso Sud 15).

As per Jainism, Navpadji Oli is considered as Shashwati Parva. It means Navpadji Oli festivals exist in all time cycles (past, present and future).

During these nine days, one should do Aayambil - means - Eat once in a day in one sitting- a simple spice free food, boiled or cooked without milk, curd, ghee, oil, green/raw vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and sugar.

To celebrate this occasion Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS) has organised Samooh Aayambil along with  Sattar Bhedi Pooja, Video Pravachan and Children Snatra Pooja at MSJS Centre on Saturday, 20th October 2018 & Sunday, 21st October 2018.

Important :

To enable all Sadharmik to participate in Sattar-Bhedi Pooja and Pravachan, MSJS has made arrangements for Aayambil as well as normal meal (Lunch). 

Those who do not wish to do Aayambil are welcome to participate in Sattar-Bhedi Pooja and have normal meal instead. RSVP is required for all meals. 

For any queries, please email us on [email protected].

Regards,
MSJS Management Committee

Programme Details

Venue Locations:

• MSJS Centre : 124-126 Rowans Rd, Moorabbin VIC 3189

Saturday, 20th October 2018 (09:45 AM for 10:00 AM start at MSJS Centre) Sattar Bhedi Pooja is usually performed to do prayaschit for any ashatana done in Sangh Derasar or Sangh events throughout the year (Example: Sneezing during Samvatsari Pratikraman). MSJS has organised this pooja to bring peace, happiness, prosperity, and good health for all. MSJS will provide all required items for the Pooja. However, as we know, it provides immense satisfaction to do Pooja with personal items (sva-dravya). If you wish to use sva dravya, Sangh will be happy to provide you required guidance.  We request all Sadharmik to come in Pooja clothes to participate in Sattar-Bhedi Pooja.

Children Snatra Pooja (Age group 7-16 years only)

Sunday, 21st October 2018 (09:45 AM for 10:00 AM start at MSJS Centre) MSJS continuously endeavors to provide young children the platform to grow and learn Jain rituals. This upcoming Aaso month Oli is no different, MSJS is inviting young Shravak/Shravika to participate in Snatra Pooja specially organised for the 7-16 years age group. The goal of this special Snatra Pooja is to is to teach and promote Snatra Pooja to young Shravak & Shravika. Children please come in Pooja clothes to participate in Snatra Pooja.

Samooh Aayambil

This Aso Maas Oli MSJS have organised Samooh Aayambil and other religious activities at MSJS Centre on Saturday, 20th October 2018 & Sunday, 21st October 2018.

Donate to support our community

MSJS solely depends on support from community members by way of attendance, contributions, donations and sponsorship.

So that many individuals can share the labh MSJS has come with the following Nakra for this event:

• Samooh Aayambil  Sponsorship - $1501.00 for each day of Samooh Aayambil 

To take Labh any of the above Nakra, please email [email protected]. Nakras will be given on first come first serve basis.

Navpadji Oil Important Notes

Regardless of if you do Aayambil or not, PLEASE try to do the following's:  1. Do not eat roots in these 9 days.  2. Do Chauvihar as many days as possible - at least do over the weekend  3. Do Loggasa Khamasana and Navkarvalis as many days as possible - at least do over the weekend.

  The ritual of the Navpad Oli is done in the following way: