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...

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...

Status of Statue of Equality – a Brief Report

Status of Statue of Equality – a Brief Report

The construction of the "Statue of Equality" is moving at a systematic pace. Construction workers, engineers, masons and others are working hard in various units and the progress of each unit is as below... Over 109 temples are being built - 108 DivyaDesam temples and...

All about The Yali – A Sculpture in Temple Architecture

All about The Yali – A Sculpture in Temple Architecture

A temple is called an aalayam, a place which unites (layam) a soul(athma) with God. Everything you see on the walls of a temple or inside a temple are all aiming at single goal – to unite you with God. The fact is: we are never away from God. But, we have become...

Deity Sculpting Begins for Centres of Inspiration

Deity Sculpting Begins for Centres of Inspiration

Every year, most of you celebrate birthdays. Even if you choose not to celebrate, your near and dear choose your birthday to show their love and gratitude for having you in their lives. So, one day for one year is considered good enough to convey that kind of wishes...