[Virtual Presenter] Pristine White Marble Vata Vriksha, Chaitya & Siddhartha Vrisha Samavasarana’s Essence Through Light & Sound In Kannada & Hindi Padmini Navalgund, July 2023 April 2025 Greetings, I ,Padmini would like to share my experience in being associated with one of the mega projects in our community. Shri 1008 Aadinath Tirthankara Samavasarana Jina Chaityalaya Hubballi. I will walk you through my journey from 2023 to 2025 in this magnificent project..
[Audio] First Historic, Unique White Marble, Visual Ambiance Shri 1008 Aadinath Tirthankara Samavasarana Jina Chaityalaya, Hubballi Witness the first Samavasaran Jina Chaityalaya in the world with The awe inspiring all Eight Samavasaran Bhoomi, where every element is meticulously sculpted in pristine white Makarana marble. For the first time ever, all ten sacred Kalpavriksha (wish fulfilling trees) are brought to life in physical form within this Samavasarana Jina Chaityalaya, offering a tangible connection to centuries old scriptures. The iconic Chaitya Vriksha and Siddarth Vriksha , thoughtfully designed to honor and display the revered Arihant and Siddha Paramesti, elevating the spiritual ambiance to new heights. Stand beneath the monumental Vata Vriksha, a massive stone creation so grand it required heavy machinery (J-C-B--) for installation—an engineering feat that underscores the temple’s scale and ambition. Stroll through the Upavana Bhoomi, where hand carved trees identifiable by their distinct leaves, crafted exclusively by skilled artists. This Jina Chaityalaya is not just a place of worship—it’s a landmark of innovation, heritage, and inspiration, destined to become a global icon It is a proud moment for me to hear the adjective “first of its kind” used for this project. It was never by design to have first of its kind content in the project; the focus was to be in line with Jain Literature. And thus ! The status of being first of its kind simply arose as a natural consequence.
[Audio] Design Dream Build Layout Plan of the new Chaityalaya in agreement with office bearers Layout of the Chaityalaya and strong foundation Building a Jin Chaityalaya to nurture spiritual growth Pension Pledged to Build Jina Chaityalaya for Next Generation: Aparigraha guides a Tech enhanced Jina Chaityalaya for Atma chintan. The number 11 holds special significance for this Jina Chaityalaya. The Bhoomi puja for the small Jina Chaityalaya took place on September 11, 2005. The Mahaveer Pratimaji was selected from Jaipur, Rajasthan, on October 11, 2005. The Panchakalyanka of Mahaveer Pratimaji was completed on November 21 (the 11th month) of 2005 in Kishangarh, Rajasthan. Following the construction of the building, regular (samuhik puja) group puja became a common practice outside the small garbhagudi (center of the temple). Community elders decided to construct a new Jina Chaityalaya in the available space to accommodate more members for ( samuhik Puja) group worship. The foundation stone for the new temple was laid on June 11, 2019, and the Panchakalyanka Mahamahostsav will be held on May 11, 2025. Thus, the number 11 is closely linked to the Jina Chaityalaya..
[Audio] Driven by Devotion: Jina Chaityalaya built under the care of senior custodians My parents, Smt. Bhanu Navalgund and Shri S B Navalgund, selflessly dedicated all their resources – be it physical, mental, or material – with the sole intention of ensuring the new generation's comfort in pursuing their spiritual practices..
[Audio] Dedicated Guardians: Shaping the Jina Chaityalaya for next generations with their unwavering commitment The ground floor roofing was completed in the early hours to avoid potential rain disruptions. Elders from Varur, a village 17 kilometers from Hubballi and the native place of my parents, visited the venue to show their support and offer suggestions based on their extensive experience. My parents have always advocated being active and never shying away from work, setting an example for the next generation through their hands on actions. I was not actively involved during the civil work of the temple construction..