Jain Center of Greater Phoenix
–
Jain Center of Greater Phoenix | |
---|---|
Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Governing body | Jain Center of Greater Phoenix |
Location | |
Location | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
Architecture | |
Date established | 2008 |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Website | |
www |
Jain Center of Greater Phoenix (JCGP) is a Jain temple in Phoenix, Arizona. It was established 25 years ago. It represents about 150 families in the Phoenix metro area.[1]
History
Of the total Jain population in Phoneix, about half live in the East Valley. Most arrived in the 1980s, at which time they did not have a permanent meeting place and met in local elementary schools.[2]
In 2005, JCGP acquired 4 acres of land for building a Jain Temple in Phoenix. Pratistha event was held from December 20 to December 26, 2008.[1] The temple is located at 6250 S. 23rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85041 USA.[3] The Hindu community also has a temple on another four acres next to the Jain Center, known as the Shree Nathji temple.[4]
Architecture
The building uses white Makrana marble on the inside. The primary deities have been brought in from India, 51-inch high statues of Mahavir and Adinath. Behind the primary deities, 24 inches have been carved out to include 15-inch-high statues of tirthankars. Above the sanctum sanctorum, a 61 feet pinnacle or shikhara has been constructed.[4]
The entrance of the temple includes a sandstone archway and a 41-foot Manastambha (nonviolence monument) stands outside the temple.[4]
Gallery
-
Exteriors of the Jain temple in Phoenix, Arizona
-
Both Digambar and Shwetambar statues are placed in the same sanctum sanctorum
-
Front entrance of the Jain temple
-
Rishabhantha idol
-
Mahavir Swami idol
-
Main vedi
See also
References
- ^ a b "Jain community dedicates temple in south Phoenix".
- ^ "Valley Jain community breaks ground on spiritual center". East Valley Tribune.
- ^ "105-86-002R Search Results - Maricopa County Assessor's Office".
- ^ a b c "Ancient Jain religion has new temple in Phoenix". East Valley Tribune.