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Phase II: Religious Complex One of the structural steel beams installed above the main Garbh Grah was sanctified with a Mobh Sthapan Puja ceremonies performed on 5 May 2007. Every community member was allowed to sign the beam to convey their good wishes and blessings on this pious place. Such ceremonies were performed for the first time making it a unique event at JCSC.
Phase II : Religious Complex The distinctive main entrance is made of white carved marble and includes an ornate zarukha with peacock and flower designs, and flanked by two ornate columns. The two elephants and Dwarpals at the base of the column welcome the visitors and devotees.
Phase II: Religious Complex A 13,000 sq ft Religious Complex with an Aradhana Hall on the 1st floor and a Derasar and an Exhibit Area on the 2nd floor will be inaugurated 26 September - 6 October 2008. The exterior carved limestone designs of Phases I and II are fully coordinated as shown here. The complex is finished with a dome and a shikhar.
Phase III: Atma Sadhana Kendra The 1st floor of this facility is currently leased to the United States Postal Service, and the 2nd floor is used for Pathshala classes. It will be re-modeled to accommodate study rooms and JAINA/JCSC Library - one of the largest collections of Jain literature outside of India. Accessible via Internet, the library is a valuable resource for researchers and students throughout the world.
