Jain Society of Central Florida

Anila Vijay Poonai Tirth

Gabhara

Rushabhdev

Mahavir Swami

Simandar Swami

Dev/Devi

Padmavati Devi

Shri Ghantakarnavir

Shri ManibhadraVir

Shri SaraswatiDevi

Shri LaxmiDevi

Shri AmbikaDevi

Shri ChakeshwariDevi

Shri NakodaBhairav

Das Dikpal & 16 Vidya devi

JSOCF History

Early Days of JSOCF

JSOCF is a vibrant Jain community which was found before 1990. Initially there were a few families that used to meet at each other’s home and did bhakti together. As the sangh grew and homes could not accommodate all who gathered. With the generous support of Shri Bhavik Singh, the sangh started meeting at his place for aaradhana.

First Sikharbandhi Derasar in Orlando

Jain Society of Central Florida (JSOCF) built the first Shikharbandhi Jain Derasar, Anila Vijai Poonai Tirth in Central Florida in the city of Altamonte Springs. Located just 15 miles north of downtown Orlando.

Pratistha in 2013

In 2001, JSOCF purchased an old house and converted into a small temple without Shikhar. Society did its first pratistha in August 2004. The dream of Shikharbandhi Derasar came true for Jains of Central Florida when JSOCF hosted the Pratistha Ceremony for five days from 12th September 2013 to 16th September 2013. More than 750 Jain Shravaks/Shravikas attended the Pratistha celebrations.

Ghabara Details

The exquisite structure itself is a traditional Shikharbandhi derasar with an area of over 4600 sq. ft. The inside of the temple is built entirely with marble. The Rangmandap is about 3200 sq ft. Gabharo is about 300 sq ft. Gabharo has 3 sets of idols. In the middle it has Swhetambar Mulnayak Shri Mahavir Swami. On the left side Digambar idols of Shri Adeshwar Swami and on the right side it has Shri Simandhar Swami.

Behind Ghabara

Behind Gabharo Wall, on one side is idol of Shri Rushabanan Swami and on the other side Shri Vardman Swami. On the back of Gabharo, two idols of Shri Chandranan Swami and Shri Varisen Swami along with marble Nandishwar Dweep Tirth is present.

Rangmandamp

Rangmandap, on the left side of the main door are Shatrunjay Paat, Gokhala of Ambika Devi, Chakeshwari Devi and Shri Nakoda Bhairavji. Pavapuri Paat and Navkar Mantra shila are also there. On the right side of the main door are Girnar Paat, Gokhalas of Laxmi Devi, Saraswati Devi, Shri Manibhadra Veer, Sammed Sikharji Paat and Shrimad Rajchandraji marble foot prints and a photo are installed

Coming up!

Over the last few years, the JSOCF has grown with more many families moved in the central Florida area. JSOCF has also been working to expand and enhance the facility. JSOCF is continuing the work of building an Institute of Jainology which will be a media center along with all scriptures and books related to the Jain religion. Once this center is built, this would be a place to go to learn everything about Jainism.

Our Activities

Monthly Aardhana

Monthly Snatra Puja

Monthly Aaymbil

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

Mahavir Janma Vaanchan

Mahavir Nirvaan Kalyanak

Chaitya Paripaty

Annual Dhaja/18-Abhishek