U. K. : Leicester - Jain Centre
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Jain Centre Leicester, U. K.
Address : 32, Oxford Street, Leicester Le1 5xu, United Kingdom The Jain Samaj of Europe purchased a church building in the year 1980 with the blessings of Chitrabhanuji Famous as Gurudev. After necessary renovation of the building Jain Temple was established. Panchkalyanak Pratistha was held from July 17, 1988 to July 23 1988 which was participated not only by the Jain Community but 10000 persons from other Community also. This memorable event being the first such function ever to be conducted in Europe. H. H. Shri Bhattarak Swami Ji of Shravanbelgola Along With Some Prominent Dignitaries Represented India. Digamber Jinalay has image of Bhaghwan Adinath (Mul Nayak ) and Nemnath and Parshwanath. Swetamber Jinalay has image of Bhaghwan Shantinath (mul nayak ) and Parshwanath and Mahavirswami. As such this Temple is a holy place for the entire Jain Community. The Temple is purely made of marble and a centre of attraction due to its Artistic Beauty. It is having a Big Hall, library, School as well as lodging and Boarding Arrangement for Pilgrimage.
----------------------------------------------------- Information Courtesy : Mr. Hetal Kurji, E-Mail : hetal_kurji@hotmail.com ----------------------------------------------------- Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation |
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