168 Yalis getting ready in Hebei

168 Yalis getting ready in Hebei

Temple architecture has great significance in India. Every element seen on the pillars and walls of the temples reflect external beauty driven by teachings from Vedic wisdom. Artisans of Quyang, Baoding, Hebei, China are equipped with exceptional sculpting skills and...
Artisans from Kumbhakonam reach Statue Of Equality

Artisans from Kumbhakonam reach Statue Of Equality

Every day is beautiful at Statue of Equality site. There are people from different professions – Artisans, artists, sculptors, engineers, light and sound technicians, electricians, construction workers, news paper / media reporters, photographers and more...
Sri Eemani Siva Nagi Reddy visits SOE

Sri Eemani Siva Nagi Reddy visits SOE

Sri Eemani Siva Nagi Reddy is an eminent historian and served departments of tourism and archaeology for several years. He now heads The Cultural Centre of Vijayawada & Amaravati. He successfully transplanted more than 100 temples (built between 7th to 17th...
The Sacred Five-Metal Alloy (pancha-loha) Deity-Making Begins

The Sacred Five-Metal Alloy (pancha-loha) Deity-Making Begins

Our actions reflect ‘who’ we are in terms of identity. Our dressing reflects ‘what’ we are in terms of our choices and beliefs. Our words reflect ‘where’ we are in terms of mental maturity.  What about for the Deities of God in temples? What is the significance of the...
God as Deity, in the eyes of Acharya

God as Deity, in the eyes of Acharya

Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji reviewed the carving of each Deity of the 108 Divya Desams. The architect team have taken the feedback from Swamiji and are incorporating them. The team said, “Whenever Swamiji gives us any feedback, it not only improves our work at physical...