Intricate Iraivan Work at the Bangalore Carving Site

Here are more photos from Bangalore showing recent work on Iraivan's Nandi Mandapam, and temple entrance

This is the water pot where the abhishega water is collected from the Nandi Mandapam. Ornamentation works are about to start. Selvanathan Sthapathi is marking the design.

The sthapathi is marking the designs using a charcoal \"pencil\

Once the design is confirm, it will be marked with red oxide.'

Segar sthapathi is marking the small rings on the stone chain, which will hang on the 8 sides around the sunshade. These chains are in black stone.

The close up view of the gomukai water spout. Further designs are added to beautify the piece.

Sthapathi is adding more ornamentation on the gomukai.

This is the cement model of the\"Yesti\" for the steps of the Rajagopuram. Some adjustments are made to ensure the model is perfect to start the work on the stone.

After the sthapati marks some changes the silpi makes the changes. This yesti is really big over 8 feet long. It may take about 8 - 10 months to complete a piece like this

Sthapti is drawing the initial floral design for the kamalam which will come on the underside of the roof stone.

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