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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth.
MILESTONES
Important Dates and Events in JCA History
1981 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY property purchased.
1982 Shri Mahavir Swami Mulnayak Idol installed in the building.
2000 Decided to construct a new building. Planning and permission process started.
City Permission granted.
2001 Uthapan Ceremony of Mulnayak Idol, followed by demolition of old temple building.
Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony followed by Shila Ropan / Shila Sthapana
Panch Kalyanak (Pran Pratishtha) performed in Agra, India.
2004 Anjanshalaka (Pran Pratishtha) performed in Surat, India
2004 Key Handover Ceremony - On behalf of Jain Community of Diamond and Colorstone Industry, keys were handed over to the Chairman, J.C.A.
2005 Opening Ceremony of 1) Building 2) Upashraya 3) Library 4) Bhojanshala
5) Art Gallery in May, Pratishtha Ceremonies were performed by all traditions in June.
Making of a Temple Building-A Dream Come True What Mind can Conceive - Man can Achieve
Collection of Literature - A look in the Past Research for Lost Tirth - A look in the Future Ratna Mandir - A New Concept Making of a Model - A creation
24 Idols - Carved in Gemstones Asht Pratiharya Design - Carving in Crystal
Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth - A History Making Event A Ten Year Story - As told in Gemstones Pictorial Guide Living a Jain Way of Life
Dedicated to All - Who follow Principles and Practice Jainism Jain Center of America Inc. - A Unity in Diversity
WE BELIEVE IN TRUTH AND NON-VIOLENCE
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