Sammed Shikhar Rachana Sonipat
People believe that due to the Atishay (Divine Occurrence) of the idol, even deities cannot resist coming to offer their prayers.
For the smooth operation of the temple, the Anekant Dham Dharam Prabhavna Seva Sangh Committee has been established. The members working in the committee are as follows :
Introduction
Shri Laghu Sammed Shikhar Rachana Teerth Kshetra is situated on National Highway 44, twelve kilometers away from Sonipat. The temple is being built under the inspiration of Shri 108 Virag Sagar Ji Maharaj and the guidance of Upadhyay Shri 108 Vishok Sagar Ji Maharaj. Shri Laghu Sammed Shikhar Rachna Tirth Kshetra is being created for those, who are unable to undertake the pilgrimage to Sammed Shikhar Ji. The construction of Laghu Sammed Shikhar Ji Rachana was initiated by the Jain community with the permission of Jain Saints.
The first Panchkalyanak (consecration ceremony) at the temple took place from December 30, 2023, to January 4, 2024. To maintain the energy in the area, a Chaityalaya was initially constructed within the Temple premises. During the Hastinapur Panchkalyanak, an idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan was brought and established in the Chaityalaya with the permission of Aryika 105 Gyanmati Mata Ji by the Jain community.
The arrival of the idol brought energy to the area and it began to develop. In the temple, alongside the Mool Vedi (main altar) which features a seven-foot-tall Padmasana (lotus pose) idol of Parshvanath Bhagwan, there are also seven-foot standing idols of Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagwan and Shri Bahubali Bhagwan. The Mool Vedi of the temple also features a Tirthankar Chaubisi made of Ashtadhatu (eight-metal). Additionally, two other Vedi in the temple house Chaubisi, made of Ratan (precious stones). One Vedi contains five-inch idols, while the other has seven-inch idols.
Daily worship and rituals are performed on the idols in the temple. Even during the COVID-19 lockdown, when the entire country was under lockdown, regular worship and rituals continued in the temple, thanks to the blessings of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan.
Atishay Katha
According to the local Jain devotees, The idol of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan is highly miraculous. Since the idol was enshrined in the area, rapid development has occurred in a very short time. One incident often recounted involves the temple's construction, where some workers were working on site. They suddenly heard a loud and angry voice saying, "Move away!" As soon as they stepped aside, a nearby wall collapsed, but by the grace of Parshvanath Bhagwan, no one was harmed. Another incident, shared by the local Jain community, mentions that devotees who come to the temple in the morning for darshan, often hear the sound of bells and hymns from the temple. However, when the temple doors are opened, no one is found inside.
“People believe that due to the Atishay (Divine Occurrence) of the idol, even deities cannot resist coming to offer their prayers.”
Dharamshala
At present, there is a community of around thirty Jain families residing near the Shri Laghu Sammed Shikhar Rachna Teerthkshetra. The Jain community ensures that daily worship and rituals are conducted smoothly at the temple. The temple committee provides all necessary facilities for the devotees visiting the temple. If any pilgrim comes from another region to visit the temple, all necessary amenities are available to them at the temple as well.
The temple committee has constructed a guesthouse with twelve rooms for pilgrims. Since the temple is located on the main road, whenever Jain Sadhu Maharaj visits Sonipat, they often stay here. Arrangements for the stay of Jain Sadhu Maharaj Ji are made in the Sant Bhawan built in the temple premises.
History
Sonipat is a district located in the state of Haryana, India. The name Sonipat is derived from the Sanskrit word "Suvarna Prashat," which means "Place of Gold." This city located 43 kilometers north of New Delhi, was likely founded around 1500 B.C. by early Aryans. Sonipat is a major city in the district and holds political and administrative significance. Many government and private sector offices and institutions of Haryana state are situated here. Sonipat district is primarily a plain area, with 83% of its land used for agriculture. Wheat and rice are the major crops, while other crops include jowar, pulses, sugarcane, millet, oilseeds and vegetables. The region around Sonipat is home to many cultural sites that are historically and culturally significant. There are several archaeological sites and protected areas in the region, which are of great interest to history enthusiasts.
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For the smooth operation of the temple, the Anekant Dham Dharam Prabhavna Seva Sangh Committee has been established. The members working in the committee are as follows :