Jain Center of Greater Phoenix

The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix is a temple in Phoenix with white Makrana marble throughout the interior and a 61-foot pinnacle rising above the main sanctuary. The building houses two large imported statues inside and displays a prominent stone monument at its entrance.

The Jain community in Phoenix began meeting in elementary schools during the 1980s before acquiring four acres of land in 2005 to build this temple. This construction marked the end of an era when the group gathered in rented and makeshift spaces.

The temple brings together statues from both Digambara and Svetambara Jain traditions in a single sanctuary, showing how different groups worship side by side. This arrangement reflects how the local community chose to build bridges rather than separate spaces.

The temple offers weekly classes and Sunday community lunches that follow Jain dietary guidelines. Visitors should expect standard temple practices like removing shoes and checking local visiting hours before going.

A 41-foot Manastambha monument stands at the entrance and serves as a visible marker of the place long before visitors reach the temple itself. This traditional stone structure was chosen as a key feature of the grounds.

Location: Phoenix

Inception: 2008

Website: http://jcgp.org

GPS coordinates: 33.38910,-112.10800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58