Melbourne is poised to inaugurate Australia's first Jain temple, a testament to the dedication of its Jain community.

A Jain temple in Melbourne, built with 1,500 tonnes of marble from Rajasthan, is set to be completed next year.

Jain temples contain images of tirthankaras ... a most devotional atmosphere prevailed. A small group of youths was singing bhajans accompanied by tabela (finger drums) and small harmonium.

"It was our wish and will that we build this community centre and temple with our own money," he said. "We have not approached anybody for financial help." In 2007, a small group of Jain families ...

When the Hindu and Jain temples were finished 20 years ago ... raised $200,000 in just two days from the small surrounding community, many of whom had never stepped foot in an Indian house ...

The third and the final complex is located east of the Sitalnath complex and houses the footprint of Jain saint Jin Dutt Kushal Suri along with a temple dedicated to Mahavira. A black-and-white marble ...

She spoke of a time when the Indian community was small, misunderstood ... physical well-being, so this temple is even more crucial than ever!” The Hindu-Jain Temple’s 40th anniversary ...

When the Hindu and Jain temples were finished 20 years ago ... raised $200,000 in just two days from the small surrounding community, many of whom had never stepped foot in an Indian house ...

What initially began as a small community in 1989 has now flourished ... The funds collected during this period will contribute to making the Jain temple a more inclusive and welcoming space ...

According to a report in ABC News, the temple project is being spearheaded by the Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh, a small group that wants Victoria to get its first Jain temple by next year.

Jain temples contain images of tirthankaras ... a most devotional atmosphere prevailed. A small group of youths was singing bhajans accompanied by tabela (finger drums) and small harmonium.