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The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
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It has now been revealed that more than 300 deities have been destroyed and thrown away in the destruction of the Kashi Corridor.
More than 250 buildings with ancient temples that stood for more than 300 years have been demolished.
Just days ago 5 Hindu Sanyasis were attacked in the middle of the night as Kashi Sarvajnapeetam was surrounded and the Sanyasis beaten and kidnapped. Despite a Court Order protecting the ancient Mandir, the illegal destructive attack broke walls and floors and ceilings and dropped stones on the deities installed inside the temple.
Even temples described in Puranas have been destroyed while blasting the Corridor, sacred deities have been laid waste without even a trace.
The Kattuppasathy Madasamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi had been a place of worship for generations. It was demolished just a few days back by district administration and police.
With an apparent “secular complaint” about renovation of the temple to district administration, eye witnesses said, “within no time the police descended on the village with JCB’s and razed our temple ignoring all our pleas.” (Organiser.org)
Hindus are a vast minority in the area and attacks by radicals on Hindus in the area is said not to be uncommon. It is claimed life-negative, destructive elements are acting to artificially create communal disharmony with attacks against various communities and utilizing media and administration to falsify and skew reporting of local issues.
While sentiments of the Nadar community in Tamil Nadu were notably hurt this week when their temple was swarmed upon and demolished in place of expected renovations, a few weeks back in Kanyakumari a Bharat Mata deity was defiled as per orders of Deputy Superintendent of police Baskaran. Although no apparent formal complaint was registered, police quickly showed up to the temple and wrapped Bharat Mata in ropes and covered her head with a hood. Protesters were arrested.
Apparently local “seculars” had complained that Hindu deities in public hurt their sentiments. The missionary militant cult swarming in Kanyakumari has decimated Hindu communities in the area through brutal conversion schemes despite Tamil Sangam of times past having preserved and developed the best methods of nonviolent human living and celebrating conscious civilization as a culture in the region for the past 11,000 years.
Today, very few Hindus remain in the area - many innocent Hindu villagers are tricked into desecrating and destroying their historical family deities, kula devatas, and feel too much guilt and shame to return to Hindu temples, although the Hindu doctrine is of non-violence and peaceful cohabitation amongst all communities, naive Hindu villagers get trapped into a brutal system of conversion and coercion. By the time they realize they are no longer free to contribute complete life-positivity to their traditional Hindu communities without restriction, the conversionist cult has made it nearly impossible to find any place safe to share conscious growth that does not require elimination of differing perspectives.
(15 June 2020)
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The Kailasa temple (also written Kailāsa, Kailash and Kailasanatha temple) is a famous rock cut monument, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. Of these, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between dated 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.
It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The temple itself is a tall pyramidic structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
The Kailasa temple (also written Kailāsa, Kailash and Kailasanatha temple) is a famous rock cut monument, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. Of these, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between dated 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.
It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The temple itself is a tall pyramidic structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
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The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
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Cave 16, also known as the Kailasa or the Kailasanatha, is the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora. This is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva – looks like a freestanding, multi-storeyed temple complex, but it was carved out of one single rock, and covers an area double the size of Parthenon in Athens.
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The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
The Kailasa temple (also written Kailāsa, Kailash and Kailasanatha temple) is a famous rock cut monument, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. Of these, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.
It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The temple itself is a tall pyramidic structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
Kailas temple. Carved out of single rock. Six generation worked on this structure. Amazing thing about this structure is - it has been carved from top to bottom. :)
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What to expect in this program!!
PSYCHOKINESIS IS A POSSIBILITY- ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY ~ Learn how the Cosmos introduces itself to you ~ Learn how the third eye can act like a microscope and a telescope to the cosmos, to get clarity on any situation Learn about algebraic topology, Pindanda (microcosm) and Brahmanda (macrocosm), to liberate you from all the ups and downs, as well as delusions. Learn how to regain your sense of harmony and balance with Self, the world, and reality
Kalpataru Yoga: Manifest Your Reality
~ Learn the science of redesigning and recreating your reality from the space of Oneness and spiritual powers!!
~ Learn the secret of how the Cosmos operates based on Ancient Vedic Principles
Psychokinesis Is a Possibility - Algebraic Topology
~ Learn how the cosmos introduces itself to you
~Learn how the third eye can act like a microscope and telescope to the cosmos to get clarity on any situation~ Learn about Algebraic topology, Pindanda (microcosm) & Brahmanda (macrocosm) to liberate from all the Ups & Downs, as well as delusion
~ Learn how to regain your sense of harmony & balance with self, the world and reality
"Glimpses of MahaParamashivoham" is a program designed to create a profound experience of inner and outer transformation. Through daily Kalpataru sessions, you will learn ancient techniques to manifest your reality and take control of your life. Here is a breakdown of the themes and major sessions that you will go through in this program.
You are welcome to join us for a single day or multiple days of your choice!!
Glimpses of MahaParamashivoham
Full Session Details:
27th March
25 Faces and Phases of Paramashiva
11 Dimensions, Length, Breadth, Depth
Satva Tattva
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Break free from time, create your reality
28th March
Kaala Tattva - Understanding Time Dimension
Big Bang & Black Holes (Micro & Macrocosms)
The 5 Fundamental Forces
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Spatial Alchemy - How space can transform your reality
29th March
Akasha Tattva - Understanding Space Dimension
Enlightened Relationships and Vedic Marriage
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Sonic Alchemy: How Sound Can Transform Your Reality
30th March
Nada Tattva - Understanding Sound and Soundlessness
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Crafting Your Ideal Reality through Frequency Alchemy
31st March
Maya Tattva - Understanding Space-Time Continuum
eN Health
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Superconscious Powers - Inherent Ability to Manifest Your Reality
01st April
Shakti Tattva
Ardhanareeshwara - Union of Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine
The 11 Genders, Gender Identity & Gender Completion
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Spiritual Alchemy through Guru
02nd April
Understanding Death
Death Meditation
Vishesha Deeksha
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Exploring the Mysteries of Infinity, Numbers, and Energy to manifest your reality
03rd April
Ferociousness
Parallel Universe
Infinity
Number Universe and E=mc2
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Unlocking the Secrets of the Multiverse
04th April
Karma
Enriching
Swarga Loka - Complicating, Conflicting and Contradicting Desires
Science of Immortality
Dhivya Sharira & Kayakalpa
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Exploring the Quest for Eternal Life in Swarka Loka
05th April
Guru Tattva
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Guru-Disciple Relationship
Sarvajnatva
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Mahar Loka: The Gateway to Infinite Knowledge
06th April
Mahar Loka - Past Life Regression
Akashik Reading
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Navigating to Jana Loka by manifesting power of oneness
07th April
Jana Loka - Science of Oneness
Consciousness Over Matter
Mukthi Tattva
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Journey to Tapoloka: The Science of Defying Gravity
08th April
Tapo Loka - Gravity and Levitation
Unclutching
Thyaga - Renunciation
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
The Path to Satyaloka: The Science of Harnessing the Power of Tapas
09th April
Satya Loka - Tapas and Panchagni
Will Persistence
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Manifest Eternal Abundance
10th April
Ishwartva - Higher Purpose & Leadership Consciousness
Intensity & Activism
Conscious Sovereignty
Paratva - Ultimate Reality
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Manifest Feminine Consciousness
11th April
Sri Puram - Divine Feminine Consciousness
Tantra
Shaaktam
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
You can manifest consciously
12th April
Nothing is Falling Apart, Everything is Falling Into Place
Science of Super Determinism
The reality of the Universe is Consciousness
KAILASA, Super Science of Paramashiva
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
Become Invincible
13th Apri
Skanda - Muruga - Invincibility
Agama - Never Question Guru
Creating KAILASA Ecosystem
Siddha Tradition & Spiritual Alchemy
Surrender
Kalpataru - Science of Conscious Visualization
The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
#Nithyananda #Kailasa Link to report: ift.tt/2Yixj9R... Watch, share and like our videos | Subscribe to our channel to be notified of the next upload. 🔔Click bit.ly/NithyanandaTV to subscribe. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism( SPH) Bhagavan #Nithyananda Paramashivam is the reviver of KAILASA – the ancient enlightened civilization, the great cosmic borderless Hindu nation. SPH is an Avatar from, and is a Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism. SPH has made the science of power manifestation, Yoga and temple based universities for humanity. 🌞🔖Learn more about the SPH : ift.tt/3mH3cSJ... The SOVEREIGN ORDER OF KAILASA led by the SPH and NITHYANANDA ORDER of monks, nuns and Hindu diaspora are working for global peace and to give a superconscious breakthrough to humanity. The #KAILASA movement is founded and spearheaded by members of the Hindu Adi Shaivite minority community from Canada, the United States and other Countries and is created for and offers a safe haven to all the world’s practicing, aspiring or persecuted Hindus, irrespective of race, gender, sect, caste, or creed, where they can peacefully live and express their spirituality, arts, and culture free from denigration, interference and violence. ✨Get Your Free E-Passport at ift.tt/2J9ZKPl and receive all the gifts to live enlightenment!✨ As an Incarnation, He wields Cosmic Intelligence in His global responsibilities as a spiritual leader, inner and outer world scientist, reviver of the superconscious civilization, and above all, a Visionary for humanity. In just 16 years of public life, He has showered His contributions on humanity in the areas of science, technology, meditation, healing, health and wellness, yoga, medicine, education & lifestyle. More than 20 million people in 347 cities in 196 countries over 6 continents revere and follow His Holiness. KAILASA is the Revival of the Ancient Enlightened #Hindu Civilizational Nation which is being revived by displaced Hindus from around the world. Support the World's Only Hindu Nation: 👣https://ift.tt/2PDsxNf Experience and manifest the ultimate superconsiousness inside you! Join our free 16 day breakthrough course, unleashing the ultimate of you inside you. 👥 Register: ift.tt/3lpYy7O Website and Social Media: 🌐 www.kailaasa.org 📺 ift.tt/1AFopJE 🌐 ift.tt/36LPZOt ️ twitter.com/SriNithyananda 📱https://ift.tt/1QCiEIr... ift.tt/3mAR1pr ⬇️Download the Nlighten App: ift.tt/2PzXty2 via youtu.be/BD1GcA6mztk
It has now been revealed that more than 300 deities have been destroyed and thrown away in the destruction of the Kashi Corridor.
More than 250 buildings with ancient temples that stood for more than 300 years have been demolished.
Just days ago 5 Hindu Sanyasis were attacked in the middle of the night as Kashi Sarvajnapeetam was surrounded and the Sanyasis beaten and kidnapped. Despite a Court Order protecting the ancient Mandir, the illegal destructive attack broke walls and floors and ceilings and dropped stones on the deities installed inside the temple.
Even temples described in Puranas have been destroyed while blasting the Corridor, sacred deities have been laid waste without even a trace.
The Kattuppasathy Madasamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi had been a place of worship for generations. It was demolished just a few days back by district administration and police.
With an apparent “secular complaint” about renovation of the temple to district administration, eye witnesses said, “within no time the police descended on the village with JCB’s and razed our temple ignoring all our pleas.” (Organiser.org)
Hindus are a vast minority in the area and attacks by radicals on Hindus in the area is said not to be uncommon. It is claimed life-negative, destructive elements are acting to artificially create communal disharmony with attacks against various communities and utilizing media and administration to falsify and skew reporting of local issues.
While sentiments of the Nadar community in Tamil Nadu were notably hurt this week when their temple was swarmed upon and demolished in place of expected renovations, a few weeks back in Kanyakumari a Bharat Mata deity was defiled as per orders of Deputy Superintendent of police Baskaran. Although no apparent formal complaint was registered, police quickly showed up to the temple and wrapped Bharat Mata in ropes and covered her head with a hood. Protesters were arrested.
Apparently local “seculars” had complained that Hindu deities in public hurt their sentiments. The missionary militant cult swarming in Kanyakumari has decimated Hindu communities in the area through brutal conversion schemes despite Tamil Sangam of times past having preserved and developed the best methods of nonviolent human living and celebrating conscious civilization as a culture in the region for the past 11,000 years.
Today, very few Hindus remain in the area - many innocent Hindu villagers are tricked into desecrating and destroying their historical family deities, kula devatas, and feel too much guilt and shame to return to Hindu temples, although the Hindu doctrine is of non-violence and peaceful cohabitation amongst all communities, naive Hindu villagers get trapped into a brutal system of conversion and coercion. By the time they realize they are no longer free to contribute complete life-positivity to their traditional Hindu communities without restriction, the conversionist cult has made it nearly impossible to find any place safe to share conscious growth that does not require elimination of differing perspectives.
(15 June 2020)
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Kailasa Temple represents Siva's heaven on a Himalayan glacier, a place no mortal can reach.
Ellora (Marathi: वेरूळ Vērūḷa) is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty (Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ). Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" – actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.
Cave 16, also known as the Kailasa or the Kailasanatha, is the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora. This is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva – looks like a freestanding, multi-storeyed temple complex, but it was carved out of one single rock, and covers an area double the size of Parthenon in Athens.
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Nithyananda Satsang: About anything you feel pride and passionate, you start discovering time to do the act, you start enjoying it. This truth can make you get pulled toward Kailasa.
Kailasa Temple represents Siva's heaven on a Himalayan glacier, a place no mortal can reach.
Ellora (Marathi: वेरूळ Vērūḷa) is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty (Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ). Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" – actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.
#Nithyananda #Kailasa #Diwali2021 Link to report: ift.tt/2Yixj9R... Watch, share and like our videos | Subscribe to our channel to be notified of the next upload. 🔔Click bit.ly/NithyanandaTV to subscribe. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism( SPH) Bhagavan #Nithyananda Paramashivam is the reviver of KAILASA – the ancient enlightened civilization, the great cosmic borderless Hindu nation. SPH is an Avatar from, and is a Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism. SPH has made the science of power manifestation, Yoga and temple based universities for humanity. 🌞🔖Learn more about the SPH : ift.tt/3mH3cSJ... The SOVEREIGN ORDER OF KAILASA led by the SPH and NITHYANANDA ORDER of monks, nuns and Hindu diaspora are working for global peace and to give a superconscious breakthrough to humanity. The #KAILASA movement is founded and spearheaded by members of the Hindu Adi Shaivite minority community from Canada, the United States and other Countries and is created for and offers a safe haven to all the world’s practicing, aspiring or persecuted Hindus, irrespective of race, gender, sect, caste, or creed, where they can peacefully live and express their spirituality, arts, and culture free from denigration, interference and violence. ✨Get Your Free E-Passport at ift.tt/2J9ZKPl and receive all the gifts to live enlightenment!✨ As an Incarnation, He wields Cosmic Intelligence in His global responsibilities as a spiritual leader, inner and outer world scientist, reviver of the superconscious civilization, and above all, a Visionary for humanity. In just 16 years of public life, He has showered His contributions on humanity in the areas of science, technology, meditation, healing, health and wellness, yoga, medicine, education & lifestyle. More than 20 million people in 347 cities in 196 countries over 6 continents revere and follow His Holiness. KAILASA is the Revival of the Ancient Enlightened #Hindu Civilizational Nation which is being revived by displaced Hindus from around the world. Support the World's Only Hindu Nation: 👣https://ift.tt/2PDsxNf Experience and manifest the ultimate superconsiousness inside you! Join our free 16 day breakthrough course, unleashing the ultimate of you inside you. 👥 Register: ift.tt/3lpYy7O Website and Social Media: 🌐 www.kailaasa.org 📺 ift.tt/1AFopJE 🌐 ift.tt/36LPZOt ️ twitter.com/SriNithyananda 📱https://ift.tt/1QCiEIr... ift.tt/3mAR1pr ⬇️Download the Nlighten App: ift.tt/2PzXty2 via youtu.be/sPJrCOTn48Q
The Kailasa temple (also written Kailāsa, Kailash and Kailasanatha temple) is a famous rock cut monument, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. Of these, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between dated 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.
It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The temple itself is a tall pyramidic structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
WIKIPEDIA
It has now been revealed that more than 300 deities have been destroyed and thrown away in the destruction of the Kashi Corridor.
More than 250 buildings with ancient temples that stood for more than 300 years have been demolished.
Just days ago 5 Hindu Sanyasis were attacked in the middle of the night as Kashi Sarvajnapeetam was surrounded and the Sanyasis beaten and kidnapped. Despite a Court Order protecting the ancient Mandir, the illegal destructive attack broke walls and floors and ceilings and dropped stones on the deities installed inside the temple.
Even temples described in Puranas have been destroyed while blasting the Corridor, sacred deities have been laid waste without even a trace.
The Kattuppasathy Madasamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi had been a place of worship for generations. It was demolished just a few days back by district administration and police.
With an apparent “secular complaint” about renovation of the temple to district administration, eye witnesses said, “within no time the police descended on the village with JCB’s and razed our temple ignoring all our pleas.” (Organiser.org)
Hindus are a vast minority in the area and attacks by radicals on Hindus in the area is said not to be uncommon. It is claimed life-negative, destructive elements are acting to artificially create communal disharmony with attacks against various communities and utilizing media and administration to falsify and skew reporting of local issues.
While sentiments of the Nadar community in Tamil Nadu were notably hurt this week when their temple was swarmed upon and demolished in place of expected renovations, a few weeks back in Kanyakumari a Bharat Mata deity was defiled as per orders of Deputy Superintendent of police Baskaran. Although no apparent formal complaint was registered, police quickly showed up to the temple and wrapped Bharat Mata in ropes and covered her head with a hood. Protesters were arrested.
Apparently local “seculars” had complained that Hindu deities in public hurt their sentiments. The missionary militant cult swarming in Kanyakumari has decimated Hindu communities in the area through brutal conversion schemes despite Tamil Sangam of times past having preserved and developed the best methods of nonviolent human living and celebrating conscious civilization as a culture in the region for the past 11,000 years.
Today, very few Hindus remain in the area - many innocent Hindu villagers are tricked into desecrating and destroying their historical family deities, kula devatas, and feel too much guilt and shame to return to Hindu temples, although the Hindu doctrine is of non-violence and peaceful cohabitation amongst all communities, naive Hindu villagers get trapped into a brutal system of conversion and coercion. By the time they realize they are no longer free to contribute complete life-positivity to their traditional Hindu communities without restriction, the conversionist cult has made it nearly impossible to find any place safe to share conscious growth that does not require elimination of differing perspectives.
(15 June 2020)
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