Jain Center of America NY 2005 06 Pratishtha

Author(s): Jain Center of America NY
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY

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Temple Plans
Trivedi Crafts, temple architects from Ahmedabad, India, joined our team as advisors and helped us design the temple architecture to conform to various requirements of the Jain Religion. They also provided all the marble work including beautifully carved columns, Gabharas, Gokhalas, and intricately carved Arches.
To further the interests of all Jain beliefs and provide a visual representation, a number of PAT, paintings, sculptures and narratives were planned to be posted throughout the Temple walls and on the walls of lobbies and stairs.
Ancillary Facilities
With a desire to combine tradition with modern technology, sophisticated audiovisual equipment, a PA system, computers, a telephone system and a modern security system were incorporated to make the temple the best place for community activities. The temple was wired to take advantage of the latest technological advancements. Specific areas have been created for community gatherings, education, library, dining, and the caretaker's residence. A fully equipped kitchen was built to allow catering for large gatherings.
Summary
Accordingly, in the year 2000, planning to reconstruct the temple began in earnest. The old building was demolished by December 2001 and Bhoomi Poojan was performed on March 30, 2002. Shilaropan was performed on July 12, 2002. The temple building came to a completion in the year 2004. The Pratistha ceremony will be performed between June 10 to 19, 2005.
The architectural design and planning of this divine place stays true to the multiple codes and ethics of the Jain Religion and satisfies the needs of the Jain Community for a place of worship in New York City. In this temple, religion and architecture come together to create a space that is sacred in every detail, while adhering to civic regulations.
Various aspects of Jain beliefs are displayed through sculpture, artwork, paintings and narratives throughout the building. This will evoke a greater spiritual consciousness and awareness amongst all. This Jain Center aims to absorb the mind, body and soul of every one that comes to its doorstep.
• Temporary certificate of occupancy was received on auspicious day of Mahavir Jayanti, April 22nd, 2005
- Chaitra Sudi Teras, Vir Samvat 2531, Vikram Samvat 2061
. Following this, there is a list of some salient features about the project
• To be followed by pictorial guide to construction of the building
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