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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March 30, 2002 – Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony A ceremony to purify the land and clean any evil energy, while awakening the right forces to help the course of the project.
July 12, 2002 Shilaropan/Shila Sthapana - A ceremony performed by excavating deep into the ground so as to lay the foundation stone. Specially prepared stones (shilas) were laid precisely beneath the Mulnayak's Pratima. A
total of 9 stones (1-center, 8-side) were laid. This ceremony was performed in the presence of Shri Chitrabhanuji and Shri Samaniji.
See Pictorial Guide to Construction
July 12, 2002 Construction Commences. First Concrete poured to form the foundation of the building.
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