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Gohana Navin Jain Mandir
Digambar Mandir350+ yrs temple age

Gohana Navin Jain Mandir

Sonipat, Haryana
Shri 1008 Rishabhdev/Adinath Bhagwan
200–500 years
Address
Sonipat, Haryana, 127035
Main Bazaar, Gohana, Sonipat, Haryana
Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Committee

A committee has been formed for the smooth operation of the temple. The active members of the committee are as follows :

Introduction

Shri 1008 Bhagwan Adinath Digambar Jain Navin Mandir Ji is located alongside Gohana's Prachin Jain Mandir. The construction of the temple was initiated by Seth Suganchandar Jain, more than 350 years ago. It is said that Seth Suganchandar Ji had pledged to construct 100 Jain temples, and wherever he went, he ensured the construction of a Jain temple in that region. During the temple construction, he would leave the entrance of the temple to be completed by the society. If anyone asked him about it, he would say that his wealth had depleted, so the Jain community should manage it through the Jain Panchayat. He would hand over the temple to the Panchayat and leave. He did so to avoid having only his name associated with the temple's construction and to ensure that the temple was built not by one individual but by the entire community.

Presently the temple has three Vedi (altar) established. The Mool (main) Vedi is built as a Samavasharan, where the idol of Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan ji is placed. Besides the Mool Vedi, there are also idols dedicated to Shri 1008 Mahavir Bhagwan and Shri 1008 Vasupujya Bhagwan. The walls of the temple depict Jain history through paintings. Gold work is done on all the walls of Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum). The various Jain Saints have visited the temple from time to time. In 1982, Jain Acharya Shri 108 Dharmabhushan Ji Maharaj’s Chaturmas took place in the temple. In his memory, his portrait was also painted on the walls of the temple. The temple has three paths for Parikrama (circumambulation) one from the temple's Shikhar (spire), one from the temple's Garbh Grah, and one from the temple's base. Local community members visit the temple daily to have darshan of the idols.

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Dharamshala

In Gohana, there is a community of 50 to 60 Jain families. The management of the temple is carried out by the Jain community itself. The cleanliness for the devotees visiting the temple, arrangements for water and bathing facilities are well taken care of. The Jain community has also constructed a building called "Tyagi Bhavan" for Jain Saints who visit the area. If any Devotee contacts the temple to visit, arrangements are made for their stay by the Jain community. The Dharmashala built by the Jain community has two large halls and two rooms.

History

Gohana city is located in Sonipat district of Haryana. It is situated in the western part of Delhi, about 75 kilometers away from the city of Sonipat. It used to be a part of Rohtak district earlier.

“Gohana is the oldest Tehsil (administrative division) of Haryana.”

It was declared a Tehsil by the British in 1826. In ancient times, Gohana was known as "Gaon Nagar" and was considered a sacred place. As a Tehsil town, people from various communities reside here. At one time, there used to be a community of more than 500 Jain families here.

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