Construction Resumes with Caution after Covid-19 Lockdown
Statue of Equality is the world’s most intriguing and valuable structure. This is evident, especially in the current situation. We are witnessing racial discrimination and experiencing disputes over territories despite having to deal with severe illness and deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. When everyone understands that all are equal in the eyes of God, one […]
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 modern instruments needed to create an exact representation of the Yalis. Makara Yali (Crocodile shaped), Simha Yali (lion-shaped), […]
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 working on the site! But, this is common to any construction. What is unique here is the guidance of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. Swamiji […]
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 Centuries A.D.) which were threatened submergence of Srisailam Reservoir and built more than 300 […]
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 way Deities are sculpted or dressed up? Swamiji advised beautiful broad forehead, […]
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 level, but it also transforms the attitude with which we do our […]
Statue of Equality – Soon to be included in World Book of Records, London!
Alma Times July 2019 reports with greater enthusiasm that Statue of Equality is a marvel in Pancha Loha (combination of 5 metals) and one of its kind. The statue represents the ideology that connects everyone together on a common ground – All are equal in the eyes of God! The Founder and Inspirer, Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji will be […]
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 1 Alwar temple.As of April 8 2019, over 6 temples have reached […]
Vimana Gopura and more…, Don’t miss this exclusive and detailed update!
When it comes to temple architecture in South Bharath (India), the Vima:na Go:pura (structure over inner sanctum) is a beautiful key element. At the upcoming ‘Statue of Equality’, we will see 108 beautiful Vi:mana Go:pura:s signifying the Deity of each of those 108 temples using the intricate architectural skill of our artisans. Out of the 108 Vima:na […]
Gandhiji’s favorite bhajan and Ramanujacharya – reflections of a true Vaishnav !
Father of the nation, Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan speaks about the virtues of a true Vaishnav! The Bhajan is in essence a “definition” of “Vaishnav”. Vaishnav jan to tene kahiye je [One who is a vaishnav] PeeD paraayi jaaNe re [Knows the pain of others] Par-dukhkhe upkaar kare toye [Does good to others, esp. to those […]