Landmark in Religious Unity Celebrates 40 Years: Anniversary of the Hindu-Jain Temple

Grand 40th Anniversary and Re-Inauguration of Historic World’s First Hindu-Jain Temple

MONROEVILLE, Pa. — A Landmark of Religious Unity Celebrates 40 Years: Anniversary and Re-inauguration of the Hindu-Jain Temple

The Hindu-Jain Temple of Monroeville, Pittsburgh, today celebrated its 40th anniversary with a grand event that underscores its importance as a symbol of religious unity and cultural heritage in America. Established in 1984 by revered Indian spiritual leader Swami Chidanand Saraswati,  this temple is one of the earliest Hindu temples in the United States and is globally unique as the first temple where Hindus and Jains worship together. It also holds the distinction of being the first temple worldwide where both major sects of Jainism—Shwetambar and Digambar—come together in shared devotion. | More

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