Jain Center of Northern California marks 25th anniversary

K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in San Francisco, served as guest of honor.

Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) anniversary celebration grand parade. / Courtesy - Biren Shah/ JCNC

The Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) hosted a 12-day celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the Milpitas Jain Temple and 50 years of community service.

The event, held from July 25 to August 5, brought together thousands from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond to honor JCNC’s spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian contributions.

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The festivities featured spiritual discourses, cultural programs, and religious ceremonies led by prominent Jain scholars and Vidhikars. Gnanvatsal Swami of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha delivered a motivational address, while Samni Niyojika Madhur Pragyaji emphasized Jain values of Ahimsa (non-violence), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and Anekantvaad (non-absolutism).

Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) anniversary celebration / Courtesy - Biren Shah/ JCNC

K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in San Francisco, served as guest of honor and read a congratulatory message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna and Sam Liccardo, and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla also commended JCNC’s decades of service and praised the Indian diaspora’s contributions.

Highlights included the release of a 50-year souvenir book, a documentary trailer on JCNC’s history, volunteer honors, a 25th anniversary song debut, and cultural performances. The Shobha Yatra (Grand Parade) drew over 300 participants with themed floats, dance performances, and vibrant displays of Jain heritage, attracting more than 4,000 spectators, including elected officials and community leaders.

Founded in 1975 as Jain Milan and incorporated in 1981, JCNC is home to North America’s first multi-tradition shikhar-bandhi Jain temple and remains a leading institution in promoting Jain culture and values.

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