Ambala Chota Jain Mandir
In Ambala, you can see a very beautiful arrangement. There are 6 Digambar Jain Mandirs at 6 different locations in Ambala Cantt, but the overall management of all the temples is mainly done by the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha, Gur Bazar. Although the administrators of all the temples are different, they are all members of the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha, Gur Bazar. The members of the committee are as follows :
Introduction
The Shri 1008 Digambar Jain Chota Mandir is located in Gur Bazar, Ambala Cantt. This temple is situated in front of the famous Shri Digambar Jain Bada Mandir. Therefore, both temples are located facing each other. They constitute one complex of two temples. Chota Jain Mandir has two entrances, with the main entrance located in front of the Bada Mandir Ji, and the second entrance opens on special occasions, which is on the main market road.
Upon entering through the main entrance of the temple via stairs, in the first Vedi (altar), we can witness the beautiful black stone statue of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan, accompanied by three white stone and four Ashtdhatu idols (metal idol), along with the idol of Siddha Bhagwan. In the second Vedi of the temple, along with the Moolnayak Pratima (main deity’s idol) of Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan, the six other idols made of Ashtadhatu are enshrined. In the third Vedi which is also the Mool Vedi of the Temple, the ancient idol of Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Bhagwan is present. Apart from the Moolnayak Pratima in the Vedi, there are 11 other idols enshrined.
The temple houses two large halls, one serving as a prayer hall and the other available for various events. In the large hall of the temple, there are three Vedi. The first Vedi houses the Moolnayak pratima of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan, the second Vedi houses the main idol of Shri 1008 Mahavir Bhagwan, and the third Vedi has a total of 12 idols. The seventh Vedi of the temple houses the Panchmeru.The construction of the temple took place sometime after the construction of the Bada Jain Mandir Ji, hence the name of the temple became the Chota Mandir Ji.
Dharamshala
A short distance from the temple, near Sadar Bazar (Ambala Cantt), behind Hargolal, is the Shri Digambar Jain Dharamshala located on Cross Road 4. It offers a total of 16 rooms with air conditioning. The Dharamshala is affiliated with the Bada Jain Mandir and the Chota Jain Mandir in Gur Bazar. It features two large halls suitable for all kinds of auspicious occasions, along with two rooms equipped with double beds and sofas. The Dharamshala also has a receptionist service and the convenience of a lift. It provides facilities similar to those of a large hotel, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. The Dharamshala is available to people from all walks of life. For local residents, the Shri Digambar Jain Dharamshala serves as an important facility. The management of the Dharamshala is handled by the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha Gur Bazar.
Jain Samaj
The Jain community in Ambala Cantt has also made significant contributions to the welfare of society. Several Jain Saints have visited the city from time to time. Every year, grand Rath Yatra are held during Jain festivals in which people from all walks of life participate. There are more than five hundred Digambar Jain families in the region. Additionally, even the Jain Shwetamber community is present in Ambala. There is a beautiful arrangement for temples in Ambala Cantt, where the management of all the temples in the area is handled by the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha Gur Bazar. The Jain community has actively participated in various local activities and undertaken numerous initiatives for the benefit of the local society.
1. The construction of Shri A.D. Jain Lord Mahavir Jain Public School in Ambala Cantt was completed in 1995, with over 4000 students enrolled.
2. Jain Girls Senior Secondary School on Staff Road, Ambala Cantt, was built between 1930 and 1935.
3. There is also a Physiotherapy Center in the area, which is 20-30 years old and was constructed by the Jain community.
History
Ambala is divided into two sub-regions known as Ambala City and Ambala Cantt (Cantonment). It is situated on the border of Haryana and Punjab, approximately 200 kilometers north of the capital city Delhi, on the Sher Shah Suri Marg (National Highway 1). The city of Ambala is separated by two rivers, Ghaggar and the Tangri. Ambala City's railway junction is an integral part of northern India. Ambala is also known as a city of scientific instruments. It is an important industrial city known for the manufacturing of scientific instruments, sewing machines, mixers, and machinery, as well as for cotton ginning, flour milling, and handloom industries. Both Ambala Cantt and Ambala City are notable in terms of these industries.
The origin of the name Ambala might have been derived from Ambalika of the Mahabharata. Another belief is that there were many mango groves (Amba in Hindi) in the area, leading to its name Ambala. In modern times, Ambala is renowned for its production of scientific equipment and mixer industries. It is also referred to as the "Science City" due to its concentration of scientific instrument industries. Almost 40% of India's scientific instruments are manufactured in Ambala.
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In Ambala, you can see a very beautiful arrangement. There are 6 Digambar Jain Mandirs at 6 different locations in Ambala Cantt, but the overall management of all the temples is mainly done by the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha, Gur Bazar. Although the administrators of all the temples are different, they are all members of the Shri Digambar Jain Sabha, Gur Bazar. The members of the committee are as follows :