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This document details the Shri Digamber Jain Trilok Teerth Dham Atishay Kshetra located in Badagaon, Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Key Identifiers and Management:

Name: Shri Digamber Jain Trilok Teerth Dham Atishay Kshetra Badagaon.
Significance: It is an "Atishay Kshetra," meaning a sacred place where an idol of Lord Parsvanath was discovered from the earth.
Address: Badagaon, District Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Contact Information: Phone numbers and postal details are provided.
Management: Managed by the Shri Parsvanath Digamber Jain Syadwad Trust (Regd.), with Shri Gajraj Jain Gangwal as Chairperson and Shri M. K. Jain as Secretary.
Proximity: Located approximately 35 km from New Delhi, and accessible from nearby cities like Meerut and Ghaziabad.

Historical and Mythological Significance of Badagaon:

Ancient Site: Badagaon is an ancient place with a rich historical background.
Ravana's Worship: Mahabali Vidvan Ravana worshiped Lord Adinath Bhagwan here and received numerous blessings, leading the village to be known as "Badagaon urf 'Ravan' village."
Birthplace of Luv and Kush: According to records, Devi Sitaji gave birth to her sons Luv and Kush at this location.
Pandava Connection: Near Barnava (close to Badagaon), the Pandavas took refuge after escaping the Kauravas' "Lakshaya Garh" (House of Lacquer) through a tunnel.

History and Miracles (Atishay) of the Idol of Lord Parsvanath Bhagwan:

Discovery: In 1922, Ailak 105 Shree Anant Kirti Ji Maharaj had an intuition that an idol of Lord Parsvanath was buried in a hill.
Excavation: Following this intuition, a digging operation commenced, and after excavating 12 feet deep, the idol of Lord 1008 Parsvanath Bhagwan was discovered and subsequently established in the temple.
Fulfillment of Desires: Devotees worshipping this idol experience the fulfillment of their desires.
Miraculous Healings: Thousands of devotees visit every Sunday for darshan. Several have reportedly regained their eyesight by applying "Gandhodhak" (sacred water) to their eyes, with a recent example being Rishabh Jain. Many have also been cured of long-standing ailments.

Description of Trilok Teerth Dham:

Inspiration: Built under the inspiration and blessings of Acharya 108 Shree Vidhyabhushan Sanmati Sagar Ji Maharaj.
Area: Spread over 50,000 square yards.
Concept: As the name suggests, the Dham depicts the three lokas (worlds): Adhar-lok (lower world), Madhya-lok (middle world), and Urdhav-lok (upper world).
Educational Elements: The consequences of good and bad karmas are illustrated through a structure called "Trishnali."
Temples and Structures:
- Sahaskut Temple
- Nandishwar Dweep
- Samavsaran
- Dhai Dweep Chaitalya
- Merumandir
- Temples dedicated to Shree Parsvanath Bhagwan, Shree Neminath Bhagwan, and Muni Shree Suvaratnath.
- Tees Chaubishi (24 temples for each of the three periods) and Trikal Chaubishi (temples for all 24 Tirthankaras across three time periods) temples.
Main Temple: The main temple is 317 feet high with 16 stories and features two lifts.
Sidhshila: At the top of Trilok Teerth, on the Sidhshila, stands a 31-foot-tall idol of Lord Adinath Bhagwan in the Padmasan posture, crafted from Ashtadhatu (eight metals).

Panch Kalyanaka Ceremony:

Event: An international and historical Panch Kalyanaka (five auspicious events in the life of a Tirthankara) was organized and completed between February 17th and 25th, 2015.
Guidance: Conducted under the aegis of Acharya Shree Gyan Sagar Ji Maharaj, along with 40 Digamber saints.
Rituals: Performed by renowned prathacharya Shree Hashmukh bhai and Shree Jainishant, along with 57 scholars.
Scale: In total, 16 Panch Kalyanaks were performed, one on each floor of the main temple.
Idol Consecration: During this event, 3720 Jain idols were given "Suryamantra" by the Digamber saints and made worshipable.
Attendance: Millions of devotees from India and abroad (USA, Dubai, Germany) participated.
Impact: Trilok Teerth Dham has become a center for religious doctrine for Jains and humanity.

Mission and Vision:

Mission: To educate humankind about the results of good and bad deeds in the three lokas through Jainism.
Vision: To teach the lessons of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Shyadwad (the doctrine of manifold aspects) to mankind and to instill confidence in the youth about Jainism. It is predicted to become one of the wonders of the world in the future.

Other Activities and Facilities at Trilok Teerth Dham:

Sanmati Chhaya: A facility under construction, inspired by the principle "Service to mankind is the real religion," to provide free accommodation and amenities for old people, enabling them to pursue their religious activities. It will have 93 rooms, common areas, a dispensary, and more.
Syadwad Jain Academy: A CBSE-affiliated English medium senior secondary school within the premises, offering education to 800 students, focusing on both academics and ethical values. It has 30 classrooms and bus facilities.
Syadwad Cowshelter and Jeev Daya Kendra: A cow shelter housing 50 cows, providing food for birds and animals. The pure milk from the cows is used for the sustenance of sadhus, saints, and gurukul students.
Syadwad Ayurvedic Chikitsalya (Dispensary): Offers free Ayurvedic treatment to villagers from nearby areas.
Syadwad Pustakalya (Library) / Sanmati Sadan: A library containing Jain religious texts, magazines, and other books.
Aacharya Sumatisagar Bhavan (Gurukul): A boarding and lodging facility for 50 students, providing free food and education.
Sanmati Sahitya Sadan: A component related to literary activities.
Atithi Bhavan (Guest House): Offers 72 rooms, including 24 air-conditioned rooms, for visitors.
Syadwad Yuva Club (SYC): Founded in August 2009 to impart moral values of Jainism to youth. It has approximately 250 members who actively participate in "Abhishek" ceremonies in Jain temples. The SYC is considered the backbone of Trilok Teerth Dham.

Temple Types and Natural Environment:

Temple Kind: Digamber Jain (the entire area and temples).
Other Temples:
- Ancient Shree Parsvanath Digamber Jain Prachin Mandir (housing the miraculous idol).
- Chaitalya of Shree Adinath Bhagwan in Sadhuvarti Ashram.
- Chaitalya of Shree Chandraprabhu in Chandramati Ashram.
- Tees Chaubishi Temple.
Natural Scenario: The area boasts a pure, pollution-free environment with lush greenery, creating an attractive and mentally pleasing atmosphere.

Annual Gatherings:

Nirvana Kalyanak Festival: Celebrated annually for Shree Parsvanath Bhagwan on Shravan Shukla Saptami.
Mahamastakabhishek: Of Shree Adinath Bhagwan at Sidhshila in February each year.
Shanigrah Kasht Nivarak Vidhan: Performed in Muni Shree Suvaratnath temple.

Facilities:

Accommodation: 29 A/C rooms, 94 deluxe rooms, and 96 normal rooms in Trilok Teerth Dham. The ancient temple has 70 normal rooms, and the Sadhuvarti Ashram has 25 normal rooms.
Bhojanshala (Mess): A paid facility offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Means of Approach:

Railway Station: Khekra (6 km away). A bus service from Trilok Teerth Dham is available at Khekra railway station to coincide with train timings. Khekra station is on the Delhi-Shamli-Saharanpur route.
Bus Stand: Khekra (7 km away). Private tempos are available to reach Trilok Teerth Dham from the bus stand. Khekra is located on the state highway from Delhi to Bagpat and Saharanpur.

Nearby Religious Places:

Hastinapur (80 km)
Barnava (45 km)
Vehalna (100 km)
Tizarajee (150 km)
Kaasan (100 km)

The document also includes a map showing the location of Trilok Teerth Dham in relation to nearby areas and cities.