Siddhachalam
First Jain pilgrimage site located outside of India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Siddhachalam is the first Jain Tirtha (pilgrimage site) located outside of India. Founded in 1983 by Sushil Kumar, it is located on a 108-acre (44ha) site in rural New Jersey, United States.[1] Siddhachalam (Hindi: siddha, liberated souls; achal, a permanent place, as a mountain) literally means the abode of liberated souls.
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Siddhachalam | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
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Location | 65 Mud Pond Road, Blairstown, New Jersey, United States |
Geographic coordinates | 40.95478°N 74.95188°W / 40.95478; -74.95188 |
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Creator | Sushil Kumarji |
Date established | 1983 |
Temple(s) | 2 |
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