Siddhachalam

Siddhachalam Tirtha
The main temple at Siddhachalam.
Location
Country:	US
State/province:	New Jersey
Architecture and culture
Important festivals:	Mahavir Jayanti
Number of temples:	2
History
Date established:	1983
Creator:	Sushil Kumarji

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Siddhachalam is the first Jain Tirth (pilgrimage site) located outside of India. Founded in 1983 by Acharya Sushil Kumarji, it is located on a 108 acre (44ha) site in rural New Jersey, United States.

Overview

The main temple has idols of Lord Adinath, Lord Parshvanath, Lord Mahavira, Lord Chandraprabhu and Lord Shantinath. There is also a small temple where the main idol is Lord Parshvanath.

Photo Gallery

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  The main temple at Siddhachalam. Both traditions are represented, Digambar on the left and Swetambar on the right

See also

• Jainism in the United States

External links

• Siddhachalam Jain Tirth