About Pawandham

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Pawandham will be built upon the cremated heavenly sole of Sadhwi Shri Yash Kanwar Ji Maharaj. The concept is based on “Asthamangal” which will be erected upon the heavenly sole. Asthamangal is related to 8 auspicious symbol of Jainism.These are eight symbols Swastika, Shrivasta, Nandhyavarta, Vardhamanaka, Bhadrasana, Kalasha, Minyugala & Darpana. Asthamangal is highly respected by Jains.

Asthamangal basically consists of two intersected square overlapped each other & its roof top highest point is 27 feet high from the finished floor level. Its circuma mbulated by wall all around with having main entrance on East & other two entrance on South & North. Total building area is 5,153 sft. Total hall inside are aexcluding asthamangal area is about 4,100 sft which can accommodate 500 people comfortably at a time either in Samayik or in standing posture. The form of building is chosen as Circular which represent Unity, Wholeness , Infinity ,Without Beginning or End & it will bring people under this protective symbol. Entrance contains comprehensive Jain symbol consists of a crescent of the moon, three dots, the Swastika or Om, the palm of a hand with the wheel (Chakra) inset, and an out line figure encompassing all symbols. The three dots represent the Jain path of liberation (Jain trinity) : Right Faith (Samyak Darshan), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnäna), and Right Conduct (Samyak Chäritra), which together lead to liberation These dots also represent the three worlds: the lower region including hells, the upper region including heavens, and the middle region which includes earth. All worldly (non-liberated) souls take birth, live, die, and suffer (pains or pleasures) in these three worlds. The crescent of the moon represents the region known as Moksha This region is beyond the three worlds and it is the permanent place where the liberated souls reside. The Swastika is a sacred symbol in Jainism. The four sides of Swastika symbolize the four forms of existence of the worldly (non-liberated) souls. The four forms are; heavenly beings, human, Tiryanch (which includes animals, birds, and plants), and he llish beings. It reminds us that worldly souls undergo a continuous cycle of birth, suffering, and death in these four forms. Hence one should follow the true religion and be liberated from sufferng.

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Sthanak is basically a single storeyed prayer hall where people can gathered for listening preaching of different Sadhu & Sadhwi. It has two resting rooms for Sadhu & Sadhwi. Totally 120 people can gathered comfortably inside the hall for Samayik or in standing posture. Sthanak covered total area of around 2,052 sft. Structure has been designed for G+2 building. Total cost for construction for Sthanak approx. 50 lakhs which includes Interior & Exterior.Building height is 14 ft. from plinth level. Building has overall four entrance. Hall area is 1200 sft & each room is around 190 sft.

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Office block is basically a three block storeyed building having an total area 4,140 sft. It is located on the south west portion of the site. Ground floor consists of waiting room, reception, accounts section , office area, locker room , pantry & library. First floor consists of waiting area, cabins, conference room & toilet. Second floor consists of accommodation room & for future development. Structure has been designed for G+3 building. Total cost for construction is approx. 100 lakhs which includes Interior & Exterior.

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Toilet block is located at the entrance which can be access thro main gate. Bathrooms are modern in design and well equipped with fittings of the best available quality. The floors and walls are covered with impervious materials of good design and workmanship. Total cost of the toilet block with septic tank and water tank is approximately 12 lakhs.

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Security cabin is located on the eastern side of main gate. It contains security office with attached drinking water point. It has attached rest room for security & also a shop which can be used for stationary, first-aid etc. At the end we have transformer room which is placed in the south-east corner of plot. Approximately 18 lakhs.

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Main gate is located on the southern end of plot. Entrance gateway is very attractive and magnificient. The pawandham have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting jain values like honesty and frugality. The two stone elephants found at the gate of pawandham are very huge and attractive. Total cost of the gate clock with front compound wall is approximately 50 lakhs.

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Ornamental Gate is located on the eastern side of pawandham /Samadhi sthal. Entrance gateway is very attractive and magnificient. The pawandham have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting jain values like honesty and frugality. Total cost of the gate is approximately 21 lakhs.

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Chattri is located on the right & left hand side near the entrance Pawandham (Samadhi area). It basically consists of the statue of land doners and their family tree. It is made up of RCC and cladding is done with stone or marble block. Approximately cost of each Chattri will be around 5 lakhs each.

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Kalpavriksha is located on the north east of pawandham block. It is near to East side entrance. Kalpavriksha are wish-granting tree which fulfills the desire of people in initial stages of worldly cycle as per Jain Cosmology. A ccording to Jain cosmology, in the three Aras (unequal periods) of the descending arc (Avasarpini), kalpavriksha provided all that was needed, but towards the end of third ara, the yield from them diminished.