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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth
JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA INC., NEW YORK
CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR JAINS
The new Jain Center proposal includes a four-story temple building with cellar and parking facility. The blueprint reflects an architectural design addressing the multiple requirements of Jain community. This building closely resembles the true essence of religious temple construction where architecture and religion embrace one another creating a truly sacred space. Within the same walls, places are allotted for religious gatherings, education, dining, residence etc. Along with the spiritual and social aspect, this temple is fully equipped with the latest technology for future generations.
General:
Total height of the building with kalash is 66 - 5". Rising from the 3rd floor, the Shikhar is 26'9" high and Kalash is 2-9" high. The building has a 3' wide landscaped garden at the front with a small fence for protection. In the rear of the building there is 60' x 75' (4500 sq. ft.) space for parking - 30' x 65' is covered and 30' x 75' is open. There is 8'.8" wide driveway on the right side. Building has centralized heating, air-conditioning, communication and security systems. Total construction area is 16623-sq. ft. (four stories with a cellar). Each floor has 2 sets of stairs and one elevator. Public facilities are provided on 1st & 4th floor, Stairs lead into lobbies A & B on either side of the temple and are decorated with various Jain themes - A Pictorial Guide to Jainism. A full set of glass windows in the back provides plenty of natural light on upper floors.
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Cellar - Ht. 8'-8"Area 2350 sq.ft.
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A 1000 sq. ft. (40x25') multipurpose hall (youth center) with a capacity for 65 people, Walls enclosing the Hall decorated with artwork, turning it into a mobile art gallery. Tables along the wall will serve the purpose of art object display. Hall is equipped with audio-visual technology for theatrical requirements. Amenities include: Children's room, Computer Area and various utilities.
First Floor -A (Hall) Ht.8.2"/9' Area 2350 sq.ft.
B (Parking) 8': Area 4000 sq.ft.
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Public entry is from Ithaca Street and another one - the main entry is from the rear through the parking lot. Street level parking is in the rear for 11 cars, including handicap parking. An 860 (26'x34') sq.ft. Reception area serves as a Welcome Center/ Senior Center with a small office including security, a gift shop and public facilities Bhomiyaji idol is located at the back entry vestibule where two elephants and dwarpal, artistically carved on marble panel will welcome all. On the walls we have Building information, Shilalekh, Bulletin Boards, Welcome, 3-D image, building model and etc. Amenities include: Coat and shoe rooms, rest rooms, T.V. Screen, Public Address System, etc,
Second Floor - A(Temple) Hf. 14'.8" Area 870 sq.ft. B(Upashraya) 12.10": area 1850 sq.ft.
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Entrance onto the second floor is through two lobbies A & B: 8 x 35 = 280 sq ft, leading into the temple. Rang Mandap is 870 sq.feet (25'-8" x 34'-5") inviting devotees into the temple and announcing the Garbha Griha. Marble flooring is provided with radiant heating. The main Garbha Griha size is 7'-7"x 10-7". It has a Samran style Ghummat, Kalash & Dhaja. On Pabasan, there is Shri Mahavir Swamiji's idol as Mulnayak along with two idols by the side which are of Shri Neminathji and Shri Sambhavnathji as per name JCA & place NY City.
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