Compassionate Bhagwan Mahavir

Author(s): Purnachandravijay
Publisher: Diwakar Prakashan

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24 TIRTHANKAR TEERTHADHAM : A NEW, UNIQUE AND GREAT PILGRIMAGE CENTRE
The construction work of a beautiful new pilgrimage centre is progressing fast in the picturesque area of Kaktur near the city of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The grand circular Samavasaran temple with sky high conical tops being constructed in red stone is sure to become the centre of attraction due to its artistic grandeur and beauty. It is probably the first and only example of architectural perfection according to Jain school of architecture and sculpture. The exquisite shape and form, composition of the crowns and the concept of Kalpa-Vriksha (with-fulfilling-tree) at its centre will prove to be unique and rare.
Four attractive 51 inches high four headed idols of the last Tirthankar Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir, the ruling diety of the temple, will be installed under the Kalpa-Vriksha. Twenty four, thirty inches high idols of all the twenty four Tirthankar will also he installed on eight circular platforms.
This unique and attractive pilgrimage centre in the Southern India is fast nearing completion having the construction work of peripheral complex of buildings including library, eating centre, guest houses for pilgrims as well as ascetics and the central temple, already completed.
With our good luck, very soon the installation ceremony with the Anjan Shalaka (fusing of the eyes on the idols) will be performed along with the conclusion of the construction work with the blessing of and under the full guidance of our spiritual leader Acharyadev Shrimad Vijay Kalapurna Surishwar Ji M. Sa. During the installation ceremony of the new temple of Shri Chandraprabh Swamy in Madras the Acharya dev had performed the Anjan Shalaka ritual of three 31" high idols; these idols have already very installed in the central temple
We request all the resourceful Sanghas as well as individuals to extend their full cooperation and contribution to enable us to complete this herculean task, and thereby put your well earned wealth to a pious use.
Your contributions will speed up our work.
This pilgrimage centre, being constructed with your contribution is situated 160 k.m. from Madras on the Madras-Vijaywada National Highway No. 5, Taxis and Autos are available at Nellore Railway Station.
Jai Jinendra
24 Tirthankar Teerthadham Trust