Siddhachalam, Jain spiritual retreat in Blairstown, United States
Siddhachalam extends across 120 acres of hilly terrain in northwestern New Jersey, featuring temples, meditation spaces, and natural walking trails.
The spiritual center began in 1983 when Acharya Sushil Kumarji transformed an abandoned children's summer camp into the first Jain pilgrimage site outside India.
The temples at Siddhachalam contain marble statues of multiple Tirthankara figures, representing different traditions within Jainism without sectarian divisions.
Visitors may stay up to three days during religious events or meditation programs, following specific guidelines aligned with monastic living standards.
The complex includes a full-scale reproduction of Shikharji pilgrimage paths, with three miles of trails winding through the forested property.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 40.95480,-74.95190
Latest update: March 23, 2025 15:52
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