aarkp 2 Posted April 25, 2010 13 years in the making, this modern-day temple in the Nagara shaili (style) was inaugurated in 2006. Various architects co-operated in its construction. No steel or concrete is present in the foundation below the garbha griha (the inner sanctums of the deities) in deference to the dictates of ancient temple-building treatises like the Vastu-Shastra. Two types of stone were used instead to create a foundation of over 75,000 cu. ft. 48 steps, with one midway landing, lead up to the inner sanctums. 8 carvers from the state of Orissa carved the figures adorning walls, pillars and arches adorning its exterior. When I visited the temple out of curiosity I was not greatly enamored by its aesthetics. A huge neon sign strangely announces the name of the temple, like you see outside commercial establishments. Inside the temple, in its great hall I saw vast blow-ups of its founder competing with the paintings and statues of gods and goddesses. The main hall also had a shop selling bric-a-brac of religious significance. The stench of commerce pervaded this 'Abode of the Gods'... Link to comment
rdo 0 Posted April 25, 2010 very gut documentation, the composition show many main aspect and details of the architecture of the temple. Well done..!Ricardo Link to comment
hstelljes 41 Posted April 26, 2010 Excellent work Rajat. As you said the sign seems out of place in what otherwise appears to be very interesting architecture.Holger Link to comment
ektorcoughanour 0 Posted April 27, 2010 Amazing and beautiful building!!....Thank you for sharing....Nice contrast and grain!....Best regards. Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted May 5, 2010 Rajat, like the composition and tone. Gods have abandoned these temples for the stench,you mention. Link to comment
whoz_the_man_huh 0 Posted May 7, 2010 The intentional graininess gives this image a classic and almost sacred look to it. Balance and symmetry are two other qualities that add to the overall attractiveness. Link to comment
jorge_fernandez3 1 Posted May 8, 2010 Rajat I find it fascinating, an architectural master piece. I will love to see it in full color. Take good care my friend. Warm regards. Link to comment
ellery 0 Posted May 10, 2010 Wonderful/stunning documentation of this Rajat - long time no see - take care. Link to comment
karolostrivizas 2 Posted May 19, 2010 You nicely captured this impressive building Rajat. ......great decoration enhanced by the rich gray tones. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted May 19, 2010 Wonderful place and so well lit and composed, wishing you all of the best. Link to comment
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