Faridabad Sector 16 Jain Mandir
They believed that it was essential for the local Jain community not to be deprived of spiritual benefits.
The committee has been formed for the proper management of the temple. The active members of the committee are as follows :
Introduction
Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir is located approximately 20 kilometers away from Delhi, near the Faridabad Bypass Road. In 1976, there were no Jain temples in the vicinity, which required the Jain community members to travel about 8 kilometers to Ballabhgarh to visit the temple. Witnessing this situation, Shri Jinendra Kumar Jain and his family felt deeply saddened.
“They believed that it was essential for the local Jain community not to be deprived of spiritual benefits.”
Shri Jinendra Kumar Jain and his family generously donated 250 square yards of land for the construction of a Chaityalaya (a place of worship). Subsequently, with the efforts of the local Jain community, a Chaityalaya was constructed on the donated land, and an idol of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan was temporarily established. This eliminated the need for people to travel to other areas for daily darshan. After some time, the Jain community transformed the Chaityalaya into a grand structure known as Shikharband Jain Mandir, dedicated to Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan. On February 4-8, 1984, the consecration ceremony (Panchkalyanak Pratishtha) of the temple was conducted in the presence of Shri 108 Gyan Bhushan Ji Maharaj and other dignitaries. Later, in response to the increasing numbers of Jain devotees visiting the temple daily, the community purchased adjacent plots numbered 1951 and 1950 in 1994 to expand the temple premises. The main Vedi (altar) of the temple is located on the first floor, where the main idol is of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan. Along with the idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, there are also idols of other Jain Tirthankar in the Vedi. Since the Mool Vedi (main altar) of the temple was located on the upper floor, elderly people faced difficulty climbing the stairs. Therefore, the Jain community constructed a Vedi on the ground floor as well, where the idol of Shri Adinath Bhagwan is enshrined. Both Vedi have silver-made Abha Mandal and Chhatar (brolly) above them. On the roof of the Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum), Tirthankar are depicted on glass paintings. Jain Saints often visit the temple. Acharya Shri 108 Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj and Acharya Shri 108 Gyanbhushan Ji Maharaj have already observed their Chaturmas at the temple three times. Every day, around 250 to 300 devotees from the local Jain community come to the temple for worship and Abhishek (auspicious bath of the idol).
Dharamshala
In Faridabad, there are approximately 400 to 500 families in the Jain community. There are Jain temples located in different areas of Faridabad. Each temple has a separate committee for its management. It is through these committees that the temples are operated efficiently. In Sector 16 of Faridabad, there is the Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir. Special attention is paid to cleanliness for the devotees who visit the temple daily. From time to time, Jain saints also visit the area. Arrangements for their stay are made in the Acharya Shri Deshbhushan Nirlay Bhawan. Medical treatment is also provided in the basement of the Nirlay bhawan. The temple committee also operates a homeopathic dispensary. If any pilgrim contacts the temple and visits, arrangements for their stay are also provided by the Jain community. The temple committee actively participates in all kinds of social programs. To instill a sense of respect for religion among children, every Sunday, through the medium of the temple, moral education classes are conducted to provide children with education related to Jainism.
History
Faridabad is a district in the state of Haryana, India. It is an important satellite city of the national capital region of Delhi. It is one of the closest cities to Delhi and is also a part of the Delhi National Capital Territory. Faridabad falls under the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation and is a major industrial city in northern India. The city was founded in 1607 by Sheikh Farid, also known as Baba Farid. Baba Farid was a renowned Sufi saint and also served as the treasurer of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. There is a mausoleum built in his honor in Faridabad. A large group of refugees from Pakistan settled here after India's partition in 1950. Industries were established for their rehabilitation. Later, people from various communities, regions, and religions also settled in Faridabad. Initially, it was a part of the Gurgaon district. On August 15, 1979, Faridabad was established as a separate district. Faridabad is significant in the fields of trade, industry, and education. It is a hub of commercial activities due to several industries including automobile, electronics, and steel industries. Additionally, there are several good educational institutions here. Overall, Faridabad is a commercial, industrial, and cultural city known for its diversity and excellence. Its population is also rapidly increasing, shaping the city into a modern and developed urban center.
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The committee has been formed for the proper management of the temple. The active members of the committee are as follows :