“Dhaja (Flag) is a symbol of victory of the soul over attachment, passions, and worldly desires through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. It is hoisted on Jain temples as a mark of devotion, reverence, and the triumph of spiritual values”
-: Invitation :-
Join us for the religious ceremonies, Dhaja Aarohan and Sadharmic Bhakti Lunch.
Swetamber & Digamber Jinalay
SUNDAY 19 July 2026 (Ashad Sud 6)
9.15 AM – 2.00 PM Labharthi’s:£751/- Ushaben Rajnibhai Girdharlal Mehta & Family, Leicester£751/- Prafullaben Dilipbhai Kurji & Family and
Ashaben Jayeshbhai Kothari & Family, Leicester
Programme Schedule
Swetamber Jinalay
9.15 am – Snatra Puja
[On the day, members of the community will be able to participate in Snatra Puja.
Nakro £11. (2 members). Please give names to Hitesh R. Shah at Jain Centre.]
10 am – Sattar Bhedi Puja
12.39 pm – Dhaja Aarohan
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Digamber Jinalay
10.45 am – Puja
12.39 pm – Dhaja Aarohan
Vidhikar: Hitesh R. Shah (Minister of Religion, Jain Centre Leicester)
Bolis at 11.15 am – Swetamber Jinalay Dhaja Aarohan, Digamber Jinalay Dhaja Aarohan, Alankar Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash
2 pm – Lunch / Sadharmic Bhakti
(Light refreshments will be available for children from
11.45 am to 12.15 pm)
Dhaja Aarohan Day Aangi
Kayami Dhaja Aarohan Day – Aangi Labh Nakro £101
Dhaja Aarohan Day only – Aangi Labh Nakro £11
Please give names to Hitesh R. Shah at Jain Centre.
Please note that the Aangi will be installed on the three Pratimājīs in the Gabhāro (Sanctum) at 12 noon.
Click here to access the Kayami Dhaja Aarohan Day Aangi Labharthi list.
Registration is Mandatory for all devotees who wish to attend the ceremony
Children under 8 years DO NOT need to register.
Members who have not registered will be requested to wait until all registered members have eaten.
Registration will close at 8:00 PM on Wed 15-07-2026 Please click on the below link for:
LUNCH REGISTRATION LINK
You should receive a confirmation email with ticket details.
For any registration issues, please contact:
Satish Shah 07955 269279OUR GENTLE REQUEST TO ALL MEMBERS NOT TO CONTACT JAIN CENTRE OR ANY OF OUR MEMBERS TO TAKE VERBAL REGISTRATION.
Sunday 19 July 2026 – DMU Parking is available from 9:00 AM
DISPLAY OF PARKING PERMIT AND PAY AND DISPLAY TICKET IS MANDATORY.
The cost is £2 for up to 5 hours and £4 for up to 12 hours.
JSE parking permits are available from Jain Centre office for £1.00 one-off fee.
If Parking machine is not working, please pay for parking at Jain Centre.
For further Car Parking
JSE PARKING
Satish Shah
President – Jain Samaj Europe
Jain Centre Leicester, UK
