Thursday
July 23 · Arrival Day
5:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Registration
Hallway
6:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Dinner
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
KOJAIN Sammelan 2026
Mor Bani Thangat Kare
Celebrate our shared heritage across four days of culture, connection, and community—featuring a Rann of Kutch experience that brings Kutch to New Jersey in true 2026 style.
Event Dates
July 23–26,
2026
Location
Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany
199 Smith Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
What is KOJAIN Sammelan?
KOJAIN Sammelan is a grand celebration bringing together members of the Jain community to share our cultural heritage, traditions, and values. This annual gathering is a time to reconnect with family and friends, celebrate timeless customs, listen to inspiring speakers, and participate in meaningful cultural programs. Together, we create lasting memories while preserving and promoting the richness of our shared heritage for future generations.
10th KOJAIN Sammelan Anniversary
Join us for KOJAIN Sammelan 2026, a momentous occasion bringing our community together. Discover timeless traditions, reconnect with friends and family, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
July 23–26 · Parsippany, New Jersey
The Full Schedule
Every session, speaker, and room across all four days of the Sammelan—from Thursday check-in to the Sunday closing circle.
Friday
July 24 · Opening Day
7:30 AMto 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
9:00 AMto 10:00 AM
Kutch: The Land of OpportunitiesAdded
Hardik Mamania
Morris Room
Late morning
10:00 AMto 3:00 PM
Kutchi Weaving
Shamji Bhai
Troy Hills
10:00 AMto 11:30 AM
Rural Education in Kutch
Komal Chheda
Grand Ballroom
11:00 AMto 12:00 PM
Kutchi Family Feud
Kavita Gada
Morris Room
12:00 PMto 2:30 PM
Lunch
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
Early afternoon
12:00 PMto 4:00 PM
KDO Discussion
KDO Team
Chatham
1:30 PMto 3:00 PM
Kutchi Milan: Connections & Conversations
Neha Kuruwa, Ketan Kuruwa
Randolph
1:30 PMto 3:00 PM
Jain Scholar
Shrenik Gala
Grand Ballroom
1:30 PMto 3:00 PM
Murder Mystery
Morris Room
2:00 PMto 3:00 PM
Kutchi Bharat
Urmila Kenia, Daksha Chheda, Vimla Chheda, Chanchal Savla
Dover
Evening
4:00 PMto 5:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Grand Ballroom
5:30 PMto 6:30 PM
Samaiyo
Outside
6:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Dinner
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
6:30 PMto 10:30 PM
Mela
Outside the Grand Ballroom
8:30 PMto 1:00 AM
Raas in the Rann
Grand Ballroom
Saturday
July 25 · Full Day
Sunrise activities
6:45 AMto 8:00 AM
Bhangra Zumba
Pratik Lakhani
Grand Ballroom
6:45 AMto 8:00 AM
Run Club
Anand Maru, Umed Maru, Eric Pence
Outside
6:45 AMto 8:00 AM
Pranayama & Breath Mastery
Jethalal Vora, Nilam Maru
Morris Room
6:45 AMto 8:00 AM
Yoga
Aashish Maru, Jayshree Savla
Denville / Dover
7:30 AMto 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
All morning
9:00 AMto 4:15 PM
Woven in Kutch
Shamji Bhai
Troy Hills
9:00 AMto 2:00 PM
Game and Card Room
Whippany
9:00 – 9:45 AM breakout sessions
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Entrepreneur Panel: Turning Passion into Profit
Vinit Nagda, Shardule Shah, Nimit Maru
Grand Ballroom
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Permanent Address of Happiness
Jayanti Maru
Denville
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Ayurveda: Ancient Wellness for Modern Life
Dinal Doshi
Chatham
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Immigration Changes and Knowing Your Rights
Dhenu Maru
Boonton
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Kutch: The Land of Opportunities
Hardik Mamania
Morris Room
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
The Power of Asking Better Questions
Jennah Haque
Livingston
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Kutch Ja Aashirvad
Sheela Maru
Dover
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Kutchi Beats & Bars
Bhavzy Music
Madison
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
The Weavers of Kutch
Shamji Bhai
Troy Hills
9:00 AMto 9:45 AM
Summer Flowers Painting
Nilu Jain
Randolph
10:00 – 10:45 AM breakout sessions
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
The Heart of Health
Shanti Kenia, Bhavesh Gala, Krishan Sharma Nagda
Grand Ballroom
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Live and HELP Live: Ahimsa in Action
Dr. Faraz Harsini
Denville
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Mudras: The Power in Your Hands
Anish Visaria
Boonton
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Kutchi Oral History Project
Rea Savla
Chatham
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Drape It Like a Pro: Sari Edition
Swati Shah
Morris Room
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
The Art of Coffee
Niraj Vora
Skylands
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
How to Get Rich Quick
Neal Karani
Dover
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Stories from Our Grandparents in Kutch
Navin H. Chheda, Navin Chheda, Manilal Savla, Jethalal Vora, Kanta Dedhia, Sushila Shah, Jasu Navin Mota
Livingston
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Kutchi Jain Origins
Bhumi Peer, Esha Peer
Morristown
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
This or That: The Great Sammelan Debate
Nuvika, Chery
Florham Park
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
4 Pillars of Longevity
Zankhana Selene Parekh
Madison
10:00 AMto 10:45 AM
Yarn Art & Story Telling
Nehal Nisar
Randolph
Midday
11:00 AMto 12:30 PM
Keynote Session
Sushma Iyengar, Sandeep Virmani, Vivek Maru
Grand Ballroom
Early afternoon
2:00 PMto 3:30 PM
Bollywood Jammers: Kutchi and Bollywood
Sameer Savla, Divesh Pithadia, Piyush Vora, Shruti Shah, Dipti Haria
Grand Ballroom
2:30 PMto 4:00 PM
Kutchi Milan: Connections & Conversations
Neha Kuruwa, Ketan Kuruwa
Randolph
2:30 – 3:15 PM breakout sessions
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
The College Playbook: Apps, Majors & Life
Panel: Parth Haria, Riya Gada, Pia Visaria, Samay Malde, Arnav Dedhia
Morris Room
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Bollywood Dance Party
Dipal Nagda, Vishwa Shah
Denville
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Aging Gracefully
Vijay Savla
Florham Park
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Kutchi Outdoor Games: Kabaddi & Kho-Kho
Neev Maru
Outside
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Beyond the Scale: Redefining Health and How to Achieve It
Parag Savla, Asha Gala
Morristown
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Master Your Money
Pankti Gala
Livingston
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Neural Nutrition: Your Brain Is Listening
Rhea Visaria
Madison
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
The Modern Woman: Career, Motherhood & Life
Dr. Milly Rambhia
Chatham
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Find Your Voice: A public speaking workshop for 8–14 year olds
Gaurav Chheda, Anjana Chheda
Boonton
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Yoga for Kids
Nidhi Gangar
Whippany
2:30 PMto 3:15 PM
Seva Session: Tree Planting
Ramesh Dedhia
Dover
Late afternoon
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Kutchi Daiyro: Music & Storytelling
Divesh Pithadia, Dipti Haria
Grand Ballroom
3:30 PMto 4:30 PM
KYA Meet & Connect
Rohan, Mehal, Riya
Morris Room
3:30 PMto 4:30 PM
Therapeutic Painting Workshop
Renu Vora
Skylands
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Nutrition for Busy Lives: Eating Smart
Pallavi Dharamsi
Morristown
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Raise a Future Ready Kid
Gaurav Chheda, Anjana Chheda
Livingston
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Will and Estate Planning
Mark
Florham Park
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Expanding the Tribe
Edwin Zhao, Duncan Maru
Dover
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
The Attention Vow
Ayushi Haria
Chatham
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Dance Workshop
Urmi Kalsaria
Denville
3:30 PMto 4:15 PM
Kutchi Art: Colors of the Rann
Piyusha Savla, Dipal Savla
Boonton
Evening
5:00 PMto 6:30 PM
Talent Show
Grand Ballroom
6:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Dinner
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
8:30 PMto 1:00 AM
A Night in Bombay with Singer & DJ
Grand Ballroom
Sunday
July 26 · Closing Day
6:45 AMto 7:45 AM
Laughing Yoga with Saman Shrutpragya
Saman Shrutpragya
Grand Ballroom
7:30 AMto 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Parsippany Lounges · Living Room · Skylands
9:00 AMto 10:00 AM
Saman Shrutpragya Lecture
Saman Shrutpragya
Grand Ballroom
10:00 AMto 11:00 AM
KOJAIN Meeting
KOJAIN Board
Grand Ballroom
11:00 AMto 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks: Recognition and Commitment
Core Team
Grand Ballroom
Subject to change.