Amarashilpi Jakanachari’s Hoysala architecture now at Statue of Equality
As we all know the Statue of Equality, Ramanujacharya will be surrounded by the 108 centres of inspiration, the DivyaDesams!
Each of these centres will be encircled by 464 beautifully carved pillars. Hoysala style architecture will be seen in these pillars. This architecture took birth around the 11th century in Karnataka under Hoysala Empire. A prolific architect, Sri Jakanachari architected several temples in south India in this ancient beautiful style.
Baselana black marble will be used for these pillars. Out of the 464 planned pillars, 120 of them have reached the site at JIVA. Last week, 2 pillars are positioned and tested. 6 craftsmen worked on fixing the pillars and around 25 more artisans will join them in positioning the remaining pillars. 160 artisans are working on these pillars at Jaipur and Bandra, Rajasthan.
– Update from our Chief Architect, Sriman Prasad Sthapathy ji
This project is a matter of pride for the entire mankind as it reflects who we are from deep within, and the means to live peacefully in harmony with all fellow beings and nature! It reflects Equality of all beings in the eyes of the Supreme ! It presents to the world the most time-tested philosophy of great seers and scholars!
