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JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER ATLANTA’S (US) TEMPLE PROJECT
Jain Society of Greater Atlanta’s dream to build a spectacular Marble Temple is about to be realized. The project began way back in 1996, with a ritual-studded ground breaking ceremony for pratimajis, auditorium, kitchen, dining hall, library, and accommodation for visiting guests. The ceremony was performed on a 3.75 acre site at 669 South Peachtree St., Norcross, Georgia on April 5 1996. In the year 2000, the first phase (main floor) of the Center was built, and in 2001 the second phase was completed resulting in a two story building of 14,000 plus square feet where the Society’s 400 plus Jain families could meet for regularly for  poojas and  festivals.

In brief, the Temple will have traditional design including Ghabhara for pratimajis (3 Mul Nayak’s Shwetambar Pratimajis on upper floor) and (3 Mul Nayak’s Digambar Pratimajis on the floor below), Shikhar, Rang mandap, and Bhomati with Murti’s of the 24 Tirthankar. The three main pratimas will be surrounded by 24 tirthankars in a rectangular /stepped semi circle. The marble floor will have a seating capacity of more than 250 devotees. The project is expected to cost ₤ 2.7 million.

The main sponsors of the project are Quantum National Bank. In fact, Quantum National Bank’s Chairman, Dr.Neel Neelagaru, attended the Pooja ceremony accompanied with Ms Deepa Kumari and Vinay Bose and also made a donation. Other major sponsors are Patel Brothers; MGR Palace, Nobel Investments, Raj Bhog ; Dosa Houze, & Bhindi Jewelers.