Ballabhgarh Parshavnath Jain Mandir
The temple primarily consists of only one Vedi (altar) where the Moolnayak Pratima (main deity’s idol) of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan, is enshrined without a serpent hood, which is a rare sight.
A committee has been formed for the smooth functioning of the temple. The active members of the committee are as follows :
Introduction
Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir is located near Agrasen Chowk in Chawla Colony, Ballabhgarh. The first Panchkalyanak (consecration ceremony) of the temple was held on Magh Shukla Basant Panchami, 9th February 1992, in the presence of Shri 108 Anand Sagar Ji Maharaj and Pratishthaacharya Shri Fateh Chand Ji Shastri from Udaipur. Prior to the construction of the temple, the Jain community had to travel far for darshan. It was decided by the local Jain community that a Jain temple should be constructed in the area to ensure future generations are benefited from spiritual growth. The entire Jain community donated some part of its income for the construction of the temple. In 1992, the local Jain committee purchased the land and initiated the construction of the temple. Currently, people from distant areas visit the Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir to benefit from spiritual teachings.
“The temple primarily consists of only one Vedi (altar) where the Moolnayak Pratima (main deity’s idol) of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan, is enshrined without a serpent hood, which is a rare sight.”
Alongside Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan, the Vedi also houses the idol of Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan, Shri 1008 Mahavir Bhagwan, Shri 1008 Shantinath Bhagwan, and Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Bhagwan, all crafted from Sphatik (crystal). In the Vedi, the Ashtamangal symbols, made up of gold are also presents.The walls of the temple are adorned with Jain art depicting scriptures authored by Acharya Shri Kundakund Swami on palm leaves, illustrations of Samavsharan, and scenes from Jain pilgrimage sites such as Shri Pawapuri Ji and Shri Sammed Shikhar Ji. From time to time, Jain Saints have visited Ballabhgarh, and delivered their blessings to the local residents. In 2019, Muni Shri 108 Prabhavasagar Ji Maharaj Chaturmas happened in the temple, followed by Param Pujya Shri 108 Anuman Sagar Ji Maharaj in 2021. Currently, in 2023, the temple is hosting the Chaturmas of Kshullak 105 Shri Aviral Sagar Ji Maharaj. Daily religious rituals including worship and Abhishek (auspicious bath of the idol) are performed by the Jain community in the temple.
Dharamshala
The city of Ballabgarh is located just eight kilometers away from the Faridabad district in Haryana. There are approximately 250 to 300 Jain families residing in Ballabgarh. The management of the three Digambar Jain Mandir in the area is efficiently handled by the Jain community itself. Situated in the Chawla Colony of Ballabgarh is the Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir. From time to time, the arrival of Munishri Maharaj is observed in the temple premises. Just one kilometer away from this temple lies the Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Mandir. Alongside the Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Mandir, there is also a Jain Vidya Mandir School established where approximately seven hundred children receive education. Arrangements for the stay of devotees coming from distant areas are made by the temple committee in clean rooms built within the school premises.
History
Faridabad is a district in the state of Haryana. Faridabad is an important suburb of the metropolitan city of Delhi, the national capital of India. The city is one of the nearest cities to Delhi and is also a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). It comes under Faridabad Municipal Corporation and is a major industrial city of North India. The city of Faridabad was founded in 1607 by Sheikh Farid, also known as Baba Farid. Baba Farid was a famous Sufi saint and also the treasurer of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Baba Farid's tomb is also built here. After the partition of India in 1950, a large group of refugees from Pakistan settled here. Industries were set up for their rehabilitation. Later people from different communities, regions and religions also came and settled in Faridabad. Initially it was a part of Gurgaon district. Faridabad was established as a separate district on 15 August 1979. Faridabad is important in trade, industry, and education. It is a hub of business activity due to several industries, including automobile, electronics, and steel industries. Apart from this, there are many good educational institutions also here. Overall, Faridabad is a commercial, industrial and cultural city which is famous for its diversity and excellence. The population here is also increasing rapidly, which is giving a new and developed look to the city.
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A committee has been formed for the smooth functioning of the temple. The active members of the committee are as follows :