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standing metal objects. These Jain temples are exalted Acharyashri strode on it. It is strange but blissful to by glorious statues of welcome elephants engraved learn that before conducting construction on this dense at the entrance, giving the temple a meticulous stance, forest land, Acharya Sushilkumar engaged himself into but moreover, these elephants symbolize the time of intense meditation, to enhance the ecstatic essence Bhagawan's Samavasaran, when he gave Deshna of this land without harming any living beings dwelling (teachings) to the living beings around, the elephants on this land such as snakes and other wild animals. In present at that time expressed an intense desire to just a short while, these living beings evacuated the seek Moksha and follow the path of liberation. place without being narmed and the land was Similarly, as we enter a Jain temple, the sculptures of
cultivated into blossoming flowers and satiated with elephants would be the stimulus to our determination
vivacity. The spiritual essence and the blissful worship to seek the path of liberation and Moksha, be it just as
sprouted into the archetype of embodiment -
Siddhachalam. This Tirth is justified by the name resilient and gigantic as those elephants.
"Sddhachalam" which signifies the literal meaning An experience to any of the shikharbadhi derasar
"Mountain to Siddhas”. Although, constructing a (Temple with dome) would certainly be just alike to a
colossal structure on this foreign land is not an complete pragmatic experience to placid and blissful effortless chore for sure. Meeting the state and paradise. The sublime purpose of visiting Jinayala township requirements was the biggest challenge. One (temple) is to remind our self to purify our soul to of the prior requirement was the town demanded a utmost integrity, to significantly sustain the goal of direct access to the property from highway, without our life to pursue the path of salvation and moksha, to disturbing the neighborhood, which seemed to be foresight oneself to be like Tirthankar Bhagwaan and challenging as it would have been possible only if the follow the sermons expounded through Jainism. And Siddhachalam trust bought the adjoining land these insights achieve a glorious impetus through the commencing directly to highway. But when there is aura ousted within the sculpture's architectural edifice faith and devotion, the destiny takes shape without the Jinalaya !!
much of obstacles. The land was put to sale soon and Conviction and worship has no boundaries and so
was then acquired by Siddhachalam trust giving a direct does the artifacts of worship. Glancing at Jain Tirth
access to highway. Siddhachalam sights an idyllic (Pilgrimage) and Derasar outside of India - in the USA,
temple city constituting many temples and most the name that flares bright is Siddhachalam in New
auspicious Shikharji. It also bestows residence to nuns,
monks and visitors, library, cabins for temporary stay Jersey. Siddhachalam is a Jain ashram and pilgrim that
for worshippers, congregation hall, community dining expenses over 120 acres of hilly terrain in a peaceful
hall, nature and meditation trails, and playgrounds. rural area of north-western NJ, about 70 miles from
The aesthetic aroma is enhanced by a beautiful lake New York City. Acharya Sushil Kumarji was the first
and several ponds filled with water from natural Jain monk who deviated himself from the conventional
springs, thus meeting the archetypes of modern times. practice of monks traveling only by barefoot. In 1975,
It is also a safe sanctuary for deer, peacocks, turkeys, he took a bold monarchic measure and travelled
cats and other animals and birds, inspiring life of all across the miles through aircraft outside of India to
forms living with peace and harmony on one land. spread Jainism arriving in USA, which indeed was the Siddhachalam has 11 nature and meditation trails most significant pursue in the history of Jainism in
spread over about 3 miles. This unique embodiment present epoch. Siddhachalam considered as the first of worship has three temples. The main temple Jain Pilgrimage outside of India is a conclusion of
encompasses splendid marble idols of Lord Adinath, devotion and fervor by Acharya Sushil Kumar, attaining Lord Parshvanath, Lord Mahavira, Lord Chandrasilhouette in 1983. This treasure foresighted and
prabhu, and Lord Shantinath. The smaller temple bestowed by Acharya Sushilkumar, till date glorifies beholds main idol of Lord Parshvanath made in the the land of NJ and its spirit is still experienced with Digambar tradition. It is carved in glorious black utmost affluence. In 1983 this barren land on which marble. The smallest temple is a meditation site with the ashram thrives today, was in disgusts until
several idols. The main idol in this temple is that of | મે - ૨૦૧૮ ) મંદિરોના શિલ્પ સ્થાપત્ય વિશેષાંક - પદ્ધ જીવન
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