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Marbles and More!

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It’s been a while that we updated you on Statue of Equality. We are back with few exclusive updates from Swamiji’s visit to Statue of Equality on the 11th of Feb’2020.

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  • Sculpting design team will begin work on inlay patterns of Makrana marble for beautifying the first floor of Badravedi, where Golden Ramanujacharya will receive daily honours and prayers.

  • Instructions were passed on to the team for submitting plans with detailed drawings of design patterns with coloured stone work for the flooring.

  • Designs of authentic arches at the entrance of Golden Ramanujacharya will also begin to take shape in the upcoming weeks; the concept and dimensions were discussed.

  • Ramps, lift rooms and staircase will also be designed to contain beautiful patters of coloured marble stones.

  • Engineers clarified their questions about fire exit doors, AC provisions and pillar work in second floor of Badravedi.

  • Single stoned 18 feet Garuda and 18 feet Hanuman will give darsan to the visitors at the main entrance.

  • Sri Ramanuja Jaya Sthambham, a single stoned 50 feet pillar of Ramanuja’s glory, will also be laid at the site. Team discussed the details regarding this and will move forward accordingly.

  • The deities of 108 centres of inspiration, the divyadesams, are alreadygetting ready to adorn the 108 temples. Team will advise the sculptors to fasten the work.

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Swamiji spent time with Rameshwar Rao garu and the team of architects for more than seven hours discussing the above in detail.

– Chief Architect, Siman Prasad Daggupatiji
– 15th Jan 2020, Statue of Equality, JIVA

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Human body is a mobile temple (moving mandir) because of the presence of God within the body, keeping us active and alive. When you realise and believe in this, you will keep your body in right condition by giving it the right food, adorn with beautiful thilak, and engage in good activities etc. This is what temple architecture also signifies.

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While God exists everywhere, He makes Himself available in a temple with a form and a name. This encourages us in keeping the temple premises as clean and as beautiful as possible. At Statue of Equality,Ramanujacharya, a guru who showed us true form of God, is seated high in all glory. The 108 divya desams reflect the wisdom he shared with us.

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Therefore, the entire team is working on adorning the structure with exquisite marble work, the exclusive design patterns, the beautiful carved architecture, the colourful artwork and sculpting work. Within this beautiful structure, Swamiji aims to bless the visitors with the essence of Vedic wisdom. This is what we and upcoming generations can truly benefit from, the wisdom of Vedic science as shared by the greatest guru, Sri Ramanujacharya!

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A Walk into HIS Story!

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On the 24th of November, first steps were taken in planning and marking a ride in Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi site at JIVA campus, Sri Ram Nagar. This ride is being designed to take the visitors into the key incidents in Ramanuja’s life making them feel like they are part of those times!

There are several events in the life journey of Ramanuja which reveal his intense understanding of the entire existence and deep concern for everyone. The events are a ‘must to watch’ for anyone in question about the ‘purpose of life’ or ‘what next in life’ or ‘what is right and what is wrong’ or ‘why should I do this and not that’ and such conflicts in mind.

Sriman Sanjay ji, Sriman Rajeev ji, Sriman Ramesh Mantha, Sriman Prasad and few other key people discussed the first drawings on an exhibition or a ride that will walk the people through the life history of Ramanujacharya. Entry and Exit areas, Key show areas, and pathways were all talked through keeping in mind the objective of giving an experience of taking part in the actual event from the history! What an amazing opportunity for everyone to not only learn from but actually live in the event!

A short description of one such incident that you see in the image is:

Vittadeva of the Hoysala dynasty, was the King, with Thondanur Nambi as one of the prime ministers. Vittadeva’s daughter was suffering from a serious ailment. The king approached many of Jain monks but their efforts could not help the daughter. Thondanur Nambi proposed to the King that they meet Ramanujacharya who had recently come to towards the area. King agreed.

In the meantime, Thondanur Nambi met Ramanuja and told him about:

  • severe droughts in the area
  • the Princess being ill
  • recently discovered deity of Narayana

Ramanujacharya agreed to see the King’s daughter. The daughter spoke out saying that the ‘theertham’ obtained from washing Ramanujacharya’s feet, and the touch of his feet on her head will heal her. King asked her how he would know if the ailment is completely gone. She responded saying that a tree’s branch seen from her window will fall down as soon as the sickness is gone. Everything happened according to what was planned and the daughter recovered from the illness. King was extremely happy and was began to be devoted to Ramanujacharya. That caused anger in the Jain monks and they challenged  with Ramanujacharya for a debate. Whoever loses the challenge will follow the winner’s school of thought.

Ramanujacharya suggested that a cloth be tied as a separator between the Jain monks and himself. About 10,000 monks gathered and questioned Ramanujacharya. His answers suited all of them even though all their questions were different. It was an amazing incident and people were thrilled to watch the debate on philosophy and eternal truths. Ramanujacharya won the challenge and several Jain monks became his disciples.

This is what you see in the picture/image. This will be an incident that we can observe and be part of in the Statue of Equality project!

After winning the challenge, Ramanujacharya went through the kingdom and observed the reasons for the severe drought condition. He suggested the King to build a bridge and advised technical ways to improve the condition of farmers. The King was surprised to see Ramanujacharya’s knowledge on aspects that relate to social development. His keen eye into details and technical aspects of implementing a solution for the problem were both very inspiring to the King. The King also named the bridge and the water reservoir as ‘Thirumalaraya Sagaram’ as per the recommendation of Ramanujacharya.

Later, Ramanujacharya suggested that the king can also now build a temple for the recently discovered deity of Narayana to help people satisfy their thirst for the journey of soul towards eternal bliss.

Thus, Ramanujacharya’s extreme wisdom in all aspects tells us how it is possible to attain spiritual enlightenment while paying great attention to all social causes. Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji is no less in this endeavour. As Swamiji always says, a True Vaishnava is one whose heart bleeds and his acts to relieve another soul from suffering!

How great it is that we all have an opportunity to live through these wonderful incidents of Ramanujacharya under the aegis of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami. Come, PARTICIPATE in the making of Statue of Equality!

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Foundation stone and Further

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Foundation stone for Statue of Equality was laid on 2nd May 2014 by HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji on the auspicious day of Akshaya thrithiya.

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Research on Divya Desams: In preparation for Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi, chief architect Sriman Prasadji and his team worked for six months, researching and collecting data of various divya desams. 98 divya desams were visited and 12,000 photographs were taken to design the 108 divya desam models. Sketches of the mula murthis and uthsava murthis were prepared after visiting each divya desam. They researched and collected data on each divya desam. Prepared notes on the vaibhavam of the vimanas after consulting the local authorities and scriptures. This effort was completed in Dec 2014.

3D Model Creation: To develop the 3D model, almost 15 Ramanuja prototypes were created to accurately match the imagery required. In 2014, when HH was in Chathurmasa Deeksha in Samshabad, the making of a clay model started under direct supervision of HH and was finalized in Feb 12th/13th 2015. Later, 3D scan of the model was taken and digital corrections were made. HH  Swamiji reviewed the edited image and gave further guidance . Modifications were done and the picture was sent to 3 different vendors in India and China for quotation.

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Aug 14, 2015

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Contract Signed:On Aug 14, 2015  a contract was signed with a Chinese company for the making of the statue.

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October, 2015 

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Review of Prototype: HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji,Dr. Rameswar Rao garu and the rest of the Sahasrabdi team went to China at the end of October, 2015 to

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review the deity model scaling  1/10th of the original , 16.3 feet. The team gave feedback to the manufacturers.  Later, team of architects did digital corrections and sent the image to China for creating a 1:1 statue. In this process, HH Swamiji even showed how the Yathi’s (monk’s) sacred thread should be showing His own for correct representation on the statue. A total of 14 corrections were noted, addressed, and rectified.

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March 2016

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Working Drawings: Phase 1 and Phase 2 drawings completed in March 2016.

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May 9th 2016

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Permissions Clearance: A major milestone has been achieved with the 

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approval from GHMC on May 9th 2016. All required permissions like FCRA, 80G, AAI, environment and fire hazard protection, JNTU and all legal, state and central government required for this massive and gargantuan project have been received.

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May 10th 2016

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Ground Construction Started: On the occasion of Bhagawad Ramanuja Jayanthi, PCC work was started on May 10th, 2016. RMC plant was inaugurated one month prior to the commencement of PCC work

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May 17th, 2016

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Musical Fountain: Initially Sri Ramanuja’s padukas were placed in front of the statue. But HH after a lot of thought replaced it with a unique fountain,

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one of its kind as a tribute to the great personality. The architect created a model for the fountain as per our sampradayam. 3D data was created and sent to China. A script was created and explained to Chinese engineers by HH Swamiji. They came to India twice for discussions on this and the whole concept was finalized on May 17th, 2016.

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HH Ahobila Jeeyar Swamiji consecrated the first pillar of Bhadra Vedi.

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Statue Casting Started in China: At present 25% of the idol has been cast. Casting progress together with copper polishing and cleaning has been done.

1:1 Model Construction of Lotus Completed: 1:1 model construction of the Lotus is complete. The casting of elephants and the base started.

36 Elephants Casting Completed: 50% of lotus completed. Casting of circular ring behind the 36 elephants is complete. Casting of 36 elephants is also completed.

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July 5th 2016

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50 % 1:1 model construction of Bhagavad Ramanujacharya Completed 

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Casting of the deity has begun. Manufacturing of the other part of deity is 50% complete. 1:1 model manufacturing of the lotus is 75% complete. 36 elephants and the ring behind them is completed and will be shipped to India next month.

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Statue of Equality First Shipment Arrived: On 1st Jan 2017 the first part of 

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the monument arrived at the JIVA campus at 8 pm, with Ramanujacharya himself to arrive soon to the area of construction. The JIVA campus greeted five containers containing 32 elephants and 18 petals of the lotus on which Ramanuja will be seated. 2 consignments (consisting of 15 trailers) have been unloaded at our asramam site. Today, the team have paid the customs duty for the 3rd consignment and getting it loaded on the trailers and are expecting these trailers to reach tomorrow night or day after tomorrow morning. They are expecting the fourth and fifth shipments to reach Chennai port on 15/16 Jan 2017.The stalwart project team have taken up the erection job of the steel structure after Sri Sudharshana Homam performed by HH Sri Devanadha Jeeyar Swami ji. They have finalised the purchase order on Mateswari Temple Construction Pvt Ltd for Bhadravedi exterior sculpture works. The Mateswari Pvt Ltd company is one among the best factories which were visited around Gujarat and Rajasthan. The company has  two big factories equipped with CNC machines and 1000 people are working at 45 installations. The stone required i.e., Bansi Paharpur Pink Sandstone of 50,000 sq ft is readily available in this factory.  They have agreed to start manufacturing immediately and send the first load of temple material within a month.

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Jan 9th 2017

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Site Report: Work on the inner structure of the Bhadravedi started. In the 

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 there will be 39 columns out of which first and second column were erected today. Encouragement from benevolent sponsors like you are helping us in meeting the project milestones. We invite your friends and family too to be part of this project.

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Shilpi Stone Work : The Shilpi Stone work in and around Bhadravedi site has begun. Bansipahadpur Pink Stone is being used to construct the masonry around the Bhadravedi site. The stone is being brought all the way from Bansipahadpur, Rajasthan. The first truck load of the pink stone has already been delivered today. The work has begun and is currently underway. 250 stone sculptures will be working on carving the pink stone. Within a week, the Shilpi stone masons will begin the cladding and assembly work and give us our first sample. Around 600 shilpis from around Rajasthan will be working on this project, using around 4-5 truck loads of stone material. Tonnes of stone has been sanctioned and procured for the purpose of the Sahasrabdi SRS Project.

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Mar 18th 2017

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Assembling of Elephants: Assembly of ‘Statue of Equality’ statue began in 

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JIVA, Samshabad. 10 engineers from Aerosun Engineering, China came to the site on March 6th and started working on the assembling of gajarajas – elephants. All the tools required for assembly such as plasma cutting machines, welding machines, cutting sets etc have been provided to the technicians. Nearby guesthouse has been arranged for their stay. So far ears, tusks, trunks of 10 elephants have been readied for welding. Also, assembling of Padmapeetam has started. With regards to statue structural erection work,7.5 meter structure for gajarajas and 3 tier lotus structure will be completed in 3 days. In the next 10 days, elephants will be moved to the erected structure. Planning for building the 3 tier Lotus structure will also be completed.

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Installation of Elephants: The Chinese technicians are working on assembling the gajarajas – elephants. According to the Structural Engineer, erection of the elephants on the circular structure will start in 2 days.

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