4. Jain temple

5. Main entrance

7. Jain temple Non violence monument

9. Entrance Gabhara

10. JCGP Temple Project as of August 2007 Land acquisition Prelim Design of temple Review & compare bids from local architectures Parallel work with architect in India City Approval of Site plan Fundraising activities Construction documents Shilanyas ceremony  May 2005 - complete  July 2006 - complete  July 2007 – ongoing  July 2007 – complete  Ongoing  Started August 2007  October 26-28 2007

12. Bhomi Poojan We are fortunate that Bhumipujan for our precious Derasar land was done by our Pujya Gurudev Shri Rakeshbhai on July 9 th 2005. Five hundred mumukshus attended the holy event.

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17. Main Hall 3,869 sqft Foyer 1,981 sqft Vedi 906 sqft Gurumandir 595 sqft Showers 234 sqft Restrooms 376 sqft Storage 247 sqft TOTAL SQFT. 8,208

19. JCGP History Jain Center of Greater Phoenix was established in 1982 Less than 15 families Home Pathshala (Sunday school) concept Very small scale celebration of ‘Jain’ events No formal association of Jains

20. JCGP JCGP Successes:  Unity in diversity  Pathshala-Sunday School - One of the oldest in Country  Jain books publication in English  Summer study of Jainism in India

21. JCGP Today Nearly 125 Jain families JCGP is fully Incorporated Bylaws established Sunday School-Pathshala for children & adults Many fun and educational activities throughout the year Invite dignitaries from India as well as around the country to celebrate Paryushan Maha parva Currently building a Jain Derasar

23. Jain Deraser in Phoenix