Aaso Maas Oli October 2026

Respected Shravak/Shravika,

Pranam.
 
Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS) is pleased to inform that the Aaso Maas Navpadji Oli starts from Sunday, 18^th October 2026 to Monday, 26^th October 2026 (from Aaso Sud 7 to Aaso Sud 15).

As per Jainism, Navpadji Oli is considered as Shashwati Parva. It means Navpadji Oli festival exist in all time cycles (past, present and future).

During these nine days, one should do Aayambil - which means - Eat once a day in one sitting- a simple spice-free food, boiled or cooked without milk, curd, ghee, oil, green/raw vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and sugar.

To celebrate this occasion, MSJS has organised Sattar Bhedi Pooja and Samooh Aayambil at MSJS Centre as per the below details:

Sattar Bhedi Pooja is usually performed to do prayaschit for any ashatana done in Sangh Derasar or Sangh events throughout the year (Example: Sneezing during Samvatsari Pratikraman). MSJS has organised this pooja to bring peace, happiness, prosperity, and good health for all.

MSJS Will provide all required items for Pooja. However, as we know, it provides immense satisfaction to do Pooja with personal items (sva-dravya). If you wish to use sva-dravya, sangh will be happy to provide required guidance. 

પરમાત્માની ભક્તિ માટે શાસ્ત્રોમાં પંચપ્રકારી, અષ્ટપ્રકારી ચોસઠપ્રકારી, નવ્વાણું પ્રકારી આદિ પૂજાના વિવિધ પ્રકારો દર્શાવવામાં આવ્યા છે. જેમાંની એક સત્તરભેદી પૂજા પણ છે.  ૧૦૮ કાવ્યોમાં બનેલી આ પૂજા વિવિધ રાગોથી યુક્ત અને અદ્દભુત શબ્દસંયોજનથી અલંકૃત છે.

Important Information :

• Please come in Pooja clothes to participate in Samooh Snatra Pooja. 
• To enable all Sadharmik to participate in Samooh Snatra Pooja, MSJS has made arrangements for Aayambil as well as normal meals (Lunch). RSVP is required for all meals.
• RSVP will close on Tuesday, 20th October 2026 @ 9:00PM

Aaso Maas Samooh Aayambil Labharthi Family (2026) - Rinkal Maulin Shah & Family

RSVP is no longer being accepted for this event.

Parking and General Guidelines

Our Jinalay and MSJS Centre is situated in a residential area, and to maintain respectful relations with our neighbours and ensure a smooth experience for all attendees, please adhere strictly to the parking instructions below: Refer the Parking Map for clarification.

Parking Guidelines

• Strictly NO PARKING on the following streets:
  • Rice Street
  • Rodney Street
  • Wendy Street
  • Rosebud Avenue
  • Isabella Street
  • Joan Street
• Do not park in private car parks of nearby businesses , as this causes inconvenience to them.

General Instructions

• Please observe silence when walking between MSJS Centre and the Jinalay.
• Keep noise levels minimal, and do not use mobile phones on Rice Street.
• Due to space constraints, prams will not be permitted inside the Centre or Jinalay

Let us be mindful of our surroundings and considerate to our neighbours. Your cooperation is essential and deeply appreciated.

For queries, email us at [email protected].

Regards,
MSJS Management Committee