Cultural Events
Swar se Ishwar Tak
Join us in commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California with a soulful musical evening titled:
🌟 “Swar Se Ishwar Tak” – A Jain Dayro
🗓 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: JCNC Auditorum
Immerse yourself in an evening of devotional and cultural melodies in Gujarati, Hindi, Marwari, and English, performed by the talented group Pancham Beats featuring:
🎤 Dhawal Majmudar
🎶 Special Performances by Vaishvi and Alpana
🥁 Gurdeep Hira – Tabla
🎼 Mukesh Kanakia – Side Rhythm
Ek Lakshya
As part of the grand 25th anniversary celebrations, the Jain Center of Northern California proudly presents:
🔥 “Ek Lakshya” – A Biopic Drama
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
📍 Venue: Chabot College, Hayward, California, USA
Dive into an inspiring true story of purpose, faith, and determination, brought to life through powerful performances and direction by:
🎭 Writer & Director: Adpk Shri Jayeshbhai Khona
Aastha Ek Shakti
As we mark a historic milestone—25 years of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) – we invite you to a soul-stirring musical drama, “Aastha Ek Shakti”, a heartfelt tribute to the journey that built more than just a temple. It built a community.
🌺 “Aastha Ek Shakti” – A Musical Journey of Devotion and Growth
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
📍 Location: Chabot College, Hayward, California, USA 95035
Through powerful storytelling, live music, and mesmerizing performances, we’ll walk you through a nostalgic retelling of how faith (“Aastha”) became the force (“Shakti”) behind JCNC’s evolution – from vision to reality.
🎬 Directed & Led by:
✨ Niyati Shah
✨ Sharad Dobbawalla
🌟 Special Appearance: Amit Pawar