Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav
Jain Centre of Greater Phoenix
The Jain community of Greater Phoenix conducted dedication ceremonies with full rituals for its magnificent temple from 20th to 26th December. The dedication was attended by over a thousand devotees who had travelled from all over the world. Several eminent Jains from India had travelled specially to attend the dedication.
The temple built on a four acre land has a massive floor area of 12,000 sq ft. There is a 41 ft tall marble monument of Non-Violence in the open courtyard in front of the main building. The entrance arch made from pink sand stone will comprise of 16 pillars and six arches.
There are two Mula Nayak pratimajis, 51” tall Digamber Mahavirswami and 51” tall Swetamber Rushabhdev. Marble framed glass screen placed in front of these imposing murties will have namokar mantra carved on it.
The Bhamti has murties of all 24 tithankars, the first 12 are Digambar whilst second 12 are Swetambar murties each 15” tall.
Contact Details of the temple are:
Jain Center of Greater Phoenix
6202 S. 23rd Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85082
Mailing address: P.O. Box 64221
Phoenix, AZ 85082
6202 S. 23rd Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85082
Mailing address: P.O. Box 64221
Phoenix, AZ 85082