logging in or signing up temple Teodora Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 94 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 16, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide1: Upper Four Visit to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir March 2005Slide2: In March, Upper 4 went on an RS trip to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple. We left Norwich at 7.00am. Slide3: After a 2 hour journey, we arrived at the Hindu temple. The first thing that struck me, was how ornate the carving was, and what a massive scale it was on. Slide4: Each of the domes had quite intricate carvings on them, and I thought it must have taken at least 10 years to make, and cost huge amounts, as it looked like all of it was made of marble! Slide5: And think of the number of masons that would have been needed to carve it! Slide6: But the carving was not just on the outside. When we walked into the entrance area, the pillars holding the roof up were also carved, but in wood instead of marble. Slide7: In one area the ceiling was the height of the roof. There were windows to let in more light and the wooden panels surrounding the window were all ornately carved as well!Slide8: First we took off our shoes, and put them in racks in a little rectangular alcove in the wall. There was a separate rack for men and women. We sat on the carpet before going down a short passage and up some stairs, into the centre of the temple that you can see in the picture. The temple was absolutely breathtaking.Slide9: There were several pillars in the room, all beautifully carved. Pillars that surrounded the central area of the temple, had scenes from Hindu stories, depicting battles etc. These were extremely detailed and encased in glass to prevent them from getting damaged. Slide10: The roof was also made from carved marble, with arches between the pillars and the wall. The room was lit by dim purple lights, and quiet music was playing in the background. This was very atmospheric and calming. Around the room different deities were painted in great detail. Slide11: The most ornate and, intricate piece of carving was the roof. We were told that this was the keystone of the temple, and without it, the temple would fall down. Slide12: Around the edge of the marble, are different deities. I was quite in awe of this piece, especially at the detail, and that it was made from a single piece of marble. Just imagine nearly finishing………and then the chisel slips!Slide13: As well as the temple being different to a church or a cathedral, people worship in a very different way to Christians. One young man, lay face down, moving his head from side to side. He then stood up, lay down again and repeated the act. Having done this several times, he would do the same in front of another deity. Slide14: Later, I saw other people doing this. There was also an old lady, sitting down with a bag of prayer beads, passing them through her fingers.Slide15: Physical actions, like these prostrations, are more evident than in Christian ceremonies. Worshippers seem seem completely oblivious to what was going on around them, not turning around to look at us, or anyone else. Slide16: In the temple, with the music and the lights and the atmosphere, I could easily imagine myself doing the same. The devotion they were showing was quite inspiring.Slide17: We later went into a large room for a presentation on the temple and to ask questions. This room had curtains on the right and behind us. In fact this area was only one quarter the vast hall you can see in this picture. Slide18: The temple was inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and consecrated in 1995. Since then it has had over 3 million visitors and 2,500 school visits. Slide19: Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the present Guru of the temple, is not allowed any physical pleasures. He has five cold showers a day. His mind is always concentrated on his Lord, so he does not feel the cold. Slide20: We then watched a video, showing how the temple was built. It was made from 2,820 tonnes of Bulgarian Limestone, and 2,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara Marble. This was all shipped to India to be carved by over 1,500 craftsmen. Slide21: In total 26,300 carved pieces were shipped to London and assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle without any cement or concrete. All in less than three years! Slide22: After the service we visited the shop, went back to the bus and had lunch; cheese flavoured rubber inner tube in a roll. After lunch, we went to a Hindu supermarket. I discovered a small delicatessen, selling fruit shaped sweets, made from marzipan or some kind of sugar ice… much better!Slide23: After we had been to the temple, we visited the Regents Park Mosque, getting back to Norwich after a 4 hour drive in rush hour traffic. But that’s a subject for another presentation.Slide24: Thanks for watching! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
temple Teodora Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 94 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 16, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide1: Upper Four Visit to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir March 2005Slide2: In March, Upper 4 went on an RS trip to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple. We left Norwich at 7.00am. Slide3: After a 2 hour journey, we arrived at the Hindu temple. The first thing that struck me, was how ornate the carving was, and what a massive scale it was on. Slide4: Each of the domes had quite intricate carvings on them, and I thought it must have taken at least 10 years to make, and cost huge amounts, as it looked like all of it was made of marble! Slide5: And think of the number of masons that would have been needed to carve it! Slide6: But the carving was not just on the outside. When we walked into the entrance area, the pillars holding the roof up were also carved, but in wood instead of marble. Slide7: In one area the ceiling was the height of the roof. There were windows to let in more light and the wooden panels surrounding the window were all ornately carved as well!Slide8: First we took off our shoes, and put them in racks in a little rectangular alcove in the wall. There was a separate rack for men and women. We sat on the carpet before going down a short passage and up some stairs, into the centre of the temple that you can see in the picture. The temple was absolutely breathtaking.Slide9: There were several pillars in the room, all beautifully carved. Pillars that surrounded the central area of the temple, had scenes from Hindu stories, depicting battles etc. These were extremely detailed and encased in glass to prevent them from getting damaged. Slide10: The roof was also made from carved marble, with arches between the pillars and the wall. The room was lit by dim purple lights, and quiet music was playing in the background. This was very atmospheric and calming. Around the room different deities were painted in great detail. Slide11: The most ornate and, intricate piece of carving was the roof. We were told that this was the keystone of the temple, and without it, the temple would fall down. Slide12: Around the edge of the marble, are different deities. I was quite in awe of this piece, especially at the detail, and that it was made from a single piece of marble. Just imagine nearly finishing………and then the chisel slips!Slide13: As well as the temple being different to a church or a cathedral, people worship in a very different way to Christians. One young man, lay face down, moving his head from side to side. He then stood up, lay down again and repeated the act. Having done this several times, he would do the same in front of another deity. Slide14: Later, I saw other people doing this. There was also an old lady, sitting down with a bag of prayer beads, passing them through her fingers.Slide15: Physical actions, like these prostrations, are more evident than in Christian ceremonies. Worshippers seem seem completely oblivious to what was going on around them, not turning around to look at us, or anyone else. Slide16: In the temple, with the music and the lights and the atmosphere, I could easily imagine myself doing the same. The devotion they were showing was quite inspiring.Slide17: We later went into a large room for a presentation on the temple and to ask questions. This room had curtains on the right and behind us. In fact this area was only one quarter the vast hall you can see in this picture. Slide18: The temple was inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and consecrated in 1995. Since then it has had over 3 million visitors and 2,500 school visits. Slide19: Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the present Guru of the temple, is not allowed any physical pleasures. He has five cold showers a day. His mind is always concentrated on his Lord, so he does not feel the cold. Slide20: We then watched a video, showing how the temple was built. It was made from 2,820 tonnes of Bulgarian Limestone, and 2,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara Marble. This was all shipped to India to be carved by over 1,500 craftsmen. Slide21: In total 26,300 carved pieces were shipped to London and assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle without any cement or concrete. All in less than three years! Slide22: After the service we visited the shop, went back to the bus and had lunch; cheese flavoured rubber inner tube in a roll. After lunch, we went to a Hindu supermarket. I discovered a small delicatessen, selling fruit shaped sweets, made from marzipan or some kind of sugar ice… much better!Slide23: After we had been to the temple, we visited the Regents Park Mosque, getting back to Norwich after a 4 hour drive in rush hour traffic. But that’s a subject for another presentation.Slide24: Thanks for watching!