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NEW JAIN TEMPLE IN SOUTH PHOENIX (USA)
Dec. 25, 2008 ,The Arizona Republic, The Jain community  dedicated its ornate marble temple in south Phoenix. The opening ceremony was attended by  Close to 1,200 faithful from around the world who observed six days of rituals and festivities, Panch Kalyanak Pratistha Mahotsav. The multistory temple, with a non-violence monument, will serve 125 to 150 Jain families. The temple is similar to Mangalayatan, a Jain temple and pilgrimage complex in Aligarh. The temple, on 4 acres at 6250 S. 23rd Ave., is open to visitors.