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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INTERIOR DECORATIONS OF THE CULTURAL COMPLEX
The dining area will be named Jhagdusha Dining Hall in honor of a very rich Shravak named Jhagdusha, who was motivated by Acharya Maharaj to donate his wealth for a compassionate cause. His story will be depicted on the walls of the dining area along with a pictorial depiction of Paanch Daan.
In the main auditorium, the two sides of the stage are decorated with artworka depicting a veena (a musical instrument) on one side and a ghoongru (an ornament worn by a dancer) on the other. These instruments symbolize the famed story of King Rawan and Queen Mandodari and their highest form of Bhakti of Tirthankara in the form of music and dance.
The walls of the children?s room on the 2nd floor will be decorated with depictions of the childhood of Vardhman, popularly known as Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar.
Each of the classrooms will be named after an Acharya, whose story and contribution to Jain literature will be depicted at the entrance of each classroom.
An Exhibition Hall on the 2nd floor will display the 2500 year-old history of Jainism in the form of artworks, paintings, tapestries, antiques, and other items. Stories of the Acharyas in a chronological order and pictures of famed Jain Temples from around the world will also be displayed here.
Several concepts and ideas for decorating the interior of the Cultural Complex are under consideration by the sub-committee. Implementation of such concepts will continue with the input and help of our community.
Hasendra Shah is the Past President of Jain Center of Southern California. He can be contacted at hasendra@aol.com.