Calendar

The JAINA Calendar Committee is responsible for creating, curating, and distributing an annual Lunar and Gregorian calendar that serves as a cultural, educational, and informational resource for the Jain community. The calendar will highlight Jain religious observances, historical events, cultural heritage, and images of temples and Tirthankaras, while also featuring activities from JAINA, local Jain centers, and committees. Distribution will be based on an opt-in model, with a focus on sustainability through reduced duplication, collaboration with local Jain Sanghs, and encouragement of digital access. The committee will ensure independent funding, high-quality design, and accurate content that reflects Jain values and enhances JAINA’s visibility and brand presence across North America.

• Chairperson: Provide leadership, define vision, and ensure alignment with JAINA’s mission and cultural objectives.
• Content & Editorial Lead: Curate calendar content including religious dates, cultural events, historical references, and educational material.
• Design & Production Lead: Oversee creative design, layout, imagery selection, and print/digital production quality.
• Data & Distribution Coordinator: Manage opt-in member database, mailing lists, and distribution logistics for physical and digital calendars.
• Sustainability & Digital Transition Lead: Promote eco-friendly practices, reduce duplication, and expand digital calendar adoption.
• Community & Jain Center Liaison: Coordinate with Jain centers and Sanghs to gather events and ensure content accuracy and inclusion.
• Sponsorship & Fundraising Lead: Secure independent funding through sponsors and donations to support production and distribution.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance Lead: Ensure accuracy of dates, content integrity, and alignment with Jain traditions and standards.
• Communications & Outreach Lead: Promote calendar distribution, manage opt-in campaigns, and enhance community awareness.
• Impact & Analytics Coordinator: Track distribution numbers, engagement, feedback, and sustainability outcomes (e.g., reduction in duplicate prints).

• Sharing Heritage: Maintains 24 years of heritage sharing beautiful Jain temples & Tirthankara idols worldwide.
• JAINA Branding: The only JAINA branded "persistent" artifact in North American Jain households for over 24 years.
• Sustainability: Pilot program to reduce paper waste by merging distribution with local Jain Sanghs. Last year, 8,000+ copies were distributed.

JAINA Calendar 2026 PDF Version download

JAINA Calendar 2026 Flip Book download

• $22K+ donation received year-to-date.
• Survey sent to collect Jain Sangh interest for Pilot Program.
• Top 16-20 Jain temple images sorted for inclusion.
• Raw 32-page template ready for committee input and EC review.

• Release JAINA 2025 Calendar with sustainability in mind.
• Release digital copies through web and mobile applications.
• Modernize delivery and accessibility to stay time-relevant.

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