Tuesday 14 May 2013

Places of worship



Some Places of Worship:



Akshardham temple:


Akshardham is a place of  education, entertainment  and enlightenment.As one of the wonders of world,
it combines traditional stone architecture, ancient wisdom, and the best of modern technology
to create the most powerful experience  of Indian Culture ever to exist.

Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, and  inspired by HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Akshardham is a miracle worked by the sacrifice of thousands of volunteers.

Hundreds of figures, dioramas,  displays and audio-visual shows,  unfold a stream of timeless experiences.
They are visually mesmeric, scientifically stunning, and spiritually moving.

More than 2 million visitors visit annually. But remember, at Akshardham  you are not a tourist nor a traveler.  You're an explorer. An inventor. A sculptor.You'll discover the art of sculpting yourself from within.


Iskcon temple

Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir  or generally called as ISKCON Delhi temple is a famous Vaishnav temple of LordKrishna and Radharani in the form of Radha Parthasarathi, Opened in 1998, it is located at Hare Krishna Hills, in the East of Kailash area of New DelhiIndia.ISKCON Temple, designed and built by Achyut Kanvinde who in 1993 agreed to accept a pro-bono commission to build this temple complex for the followers of Srila Prabhupada, is one of the largest temple complexes in India. It comprises numerous rooms for priests and for service renders. It has many halls that are used for its administration purposes. It is divided into four broad sections.

Lotus temple
The Lotus Temple known as the Taj of modern India is a distinctive lotus-shaped marvel in marble surrounded by a landscaped garden. This architectural marvel of the Bahai faith is essentially a symbol of peace. In the Bahai's Holy Writings great importance is given to prayers as is revealed in all the scriptures. According to Bahai faith the mere act of praying is not sufficient. The inspiration drawn from one's prayers must be translated into action which promotes the well being of humanity.

The Bahai House of Worship at New Delhi is one of the marvels of modern architecture. The temple gives the impression of a half-open lotus flower afloat, surrounded by its leaves. The shining pure white marble, the majestic dome, the petals clearly standing out create a sense of awe. The temple is surrounded by walkways with beautiful curved balustrades, bridges and stairs that surround the nine pools representing the floating leaves of the lotus. It is a remarkable tabernacle of peace and beauty and an engineering feat that will set standards for centuries.
The temple complex consists of the main house of worship with a basement and the ancillary block, which houses a reception centre, a library and the administrative building. The library contains a rich collection of religious books. Besides, there is also an hourly introductory audio-visual presentation for the visitors. 
The inner dome is spherical and patterned after the innermost portion of the lotus flower. It is like a bud consisting of 24 petals and light filters through these inner folds which is diffused through the central hall. While the flooring inside the auditorium is of white marble, the walkways and stairs of the outer portion are of red sandstone, offering a majestic contrast.



Lotus temple


Iskcon temple


Akshardham temple

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