Some wonderful progress has been made on the statues

A detail of Gurudeva

s face in bronze, just out of the mold. Bobby expecially loved that Holly Young had put a subtle smile on Gurudeva's face. '

Gurudeva

s left hand and rings. Bobby was inspired when Holly asked him to make Gurudeva's earrings loose, so they could be turned in the hole of the ear. '

Bobby takes us to his workbench and shows us a number of photos he keeps there. He said: "It

s amazing that this particular photo changes mood so much. One day Gurudeva is frowning at me, another day he has a sweet smile on his face."'

The Pages took us to their office where I gave them a copy of the 2012 Mahasamadhi souvenir and a Rudraksha bead from Kauai. Bobby estimates it will take him 4-6 weeks to complete the two pieces.

This is the almost-finished wax by Holly Young, which has now been cast in several pieces in bronze. The next step is to weld the pieces together, which is now happening in Colorado.

Here we see a section of Gurudeva

s robes.'

Acharya Arumuganathaswami is explaining details of the Iraivan Temple project. This team is technically savvy and were deeply interested in the whys and wherefores of mild steel chisels and such esoteric subjects. Like our silpis, they are master craftsmen.

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