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JINALAYA PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAVA-2008 IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Under the spiritual guidance & inspiration of Param Pujya Shri Jinchandraji and blessings of Param Pujya Gachchhadhipati Aacharya Shrimad Vijay Jayghoshsurishwarji Maharaj Saheb, Nitin Doshi & family has built the first Jain Derasar (Grah Jinalaya with 5 Marble and 1 Panch Dhatu pratimaji) in Melbourne, Australia. In the interest of Jainism and all Jains in Australia, Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh Inc. was the proud sponsor/organiser of the historical Pratishtha event and auspicious occasion. An action packed, 4-day Pratishtha Mahotsav was held from 25th till 28th April 2008. Some of the highlights of the Mahotsav included: Varghodo, Various Poojas, Jinchandraji's Pravachans & Bhavana, Prabhuji 18 Abhishek, Bhakti Mahotsav & Cultural programme, Prabhuji Pratishtha, Parshva-Padmavati Poojan & Dandiya Raas and Dwar Udghatan on the last day. We were fortunate to have Param Pujya Shri Jinchandraji (one of the three brothers popularly known as Bandhu Triputi) of Tithal (Valsad), India to grace the milestone Jainism event in Australia. The event was also energized by a musical ensemble from India.