Pilgrimage (Yatra)

The JAINA Yatra Committee is dedicated to planning and executing international Jain pilgrimage journeys that go beyond travel and serve as a collective spiritual experience rooted in Sadharmik bhakti. The committee will organize yatras to selected Jain temples across various circuits and yearly rotations in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, East Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai. The initiative aims to bring together at least 200 Sadharmiks, providing them an opportunity to experience Jainism in global contexts, strengthen inter-community relationships, and deepen spiritual understanding. The committee will ensure safe, well-coordinated, and meaningful pilgrimage experiences, with special focus on enabling the bridge to understand the unstated and understated needs and experiences of various Jain communities outside the USA. Through these efforts, the committee also seeks to inspire global Jain communities to connect with North America and exchange best practices for sustaining and flourishing Jinshasan across borders.

• Chairperson: Provide overall leadership, define yatra vision, ensure spiritual alignment, and oversee execution.
• Yatra Planning & Logistics Lead: Design itinerary, coordinate temple visits, travel arrangements, accommodation, and on-ground logistics.
• International Temple Coordination Lead: Liaise with Jain temples and sanghs in Australia, New Zealand, and other selected countries for visit approvals and arrangements.
• Community & Participant Outreach Lead: Mobilize participation from Jain centers across North America, ensuring inclusion of at least 200 Sadharmiks.
• Seniors & Accessibility Coordinator: Ensure special arrangements and support for senior citizens and participants requiring assistance.
• Finance & Budget Lead: Manage budgeting, cost planning, payments, and financial transparency for the yatra.
• Spiritual Program Coordinator: Plan prayer sessions, lectures, bhakti programs, and spiritually enriching activities during the yatra.
• Risk & Safety Management Lead: Ensure participant safety, emergency preparedness, travel insurance, and contingency planning.
• Communications & Documentation Lead: Capture experiences, manage updates, and document learnings, stories, and impact of the yatra.
• Post-Yatra Engagement & Impact Lead: Facilitate sharing sessions, feedback collection, and knowledge exchange to inspire future yatras and global Jain connections.