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stone around the boundary had to be built. Two main gates with decorated pillars had to be installed. All this work needed a lot of money. People of the community donated money willingly and generously. Within one and half months the money for the decorated pillars and the gates was collected. It was decided to build the complex in two phases. The foundation stone for the first phase of the Oshwal Center was laid on Sunday January 31, 1988. The work on phase one was completed in 1989 A.D. In 1995 A.D. on the auspicious day of Dhan Terus (day of worship of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth), (October 22, 1995) the foundation stones for four main halls, kitchens, a theater, and other facilities were laid. The construction of all the facilities was successfully completed in 2002 A.D. and the Center was officially opened with grand celebrations on March 31, 2002. The four dining and wedding halls have been named after the four major donors. This is the biggest and most prestigious administrative and social complex ever built by a community.
