Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2008 09 Pratishta Souvenior

Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California

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Phase I: Cultural Complex Up to 800 people can be accommodated in a large auditorium which has - a clear span of 70 ft, no intermediate columns to obstruct the views, a large stage, a state-of-the-art AudioVideo system, colorful granite floors, and acoustic panels on walls and ceilings.
Phase I: Cultural Complex A 104-year old replica of the Palitana Temple, intricately and exquisitely carved of teakwood, is prominently displayed in the entrance lobby which was custom designed to accommodate the 15 ft x 20 ft x 35 ft high wooden temple. Originally commissioned by the British Government, it was first displayed in the USA at the 1904-1905 St. Louis World Fair.
Phase I: Volvo Parking Lot A parking lot with 50 parking spaces was also completed in Phase I. The parking lot is situated across the street from the main facility. This view is shown from the rooftop of the Cultural Complex.
Phase I: Cultural Complex The 62,000 sq ft facility - with a large auditorium, a dining area, and a commercial kitchen on the 1" floor; several classrooms, a museum, an office, and two apartments on the 2nd floor; and subterranean parking for 53 cars - was built at a cost of approximately $11 million. It was inaugurated on 27 March 2005. The original Jain Bhavan is on the left of the north elevation shown here.