Jain Digest 2008 07

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
History
Jain Society of Greater Atlanta is relatively young organization. Prior to 1992, families were getting together on informal basis for various Jain religious and social activities in greater Atlanta. The JSGA society was formed in 1992 and the constitution & by-laws of JSGA were established in 1993. The society grew significantly from 1993 to 1998 and there was an apparent need of building our own center. The society acquired approximately 3.8 acres of land in the fastest growing Gwinnett County with the largest population of JSGA membership in 1998. The land was purchased for building our center and future temple. During late nineties, conceptual design activities of Jain center took place and completed in 1999. The construction of main level of JSGA Center began in 2000 and completed in December 2000 and this was inaugurated in April 2001. In year 2002, the basement facilities were completed with full kitchen facilities.
Current centre has total area of 14400 Sq.ft on two levels and has following features.
Main Floor
Front entrance foyer with granite floor and skylight Main floor hall with sitting capacity of 500 persons with stage and dressing area Meeting room, storage rooms and two rest rooms
Basement
Dining area with sitting capacity of more than 250 persons Full kitchen facilities Four rooms for various JSGA activities (Pathshala, Adult swadhaya etc.) Two rest rooms for men and women with shower facilities Library and storage room
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Temple Project
Momentum continued with initiation of building our own Temple. The Temple Committee was established and the activities for building our own Temple were started. The design activities took place between 2003 and 2005 and construction started in late 2006.
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