Iraivan Update - September 5th

Aum Namah Sivaya

Today we look at recent progress on Iraivan Temple. Our lavarock team is making steady progress on the wall around the temple plinth. The eastern side is nearly complete, with the top layer of siding stone being added. That layer will then have concrete filled in behind it along with another row of stones to serve as the top of the wall. On other fronts, the siplis are making their way along the temple's outer pillars, adding some finishing touches to where the outside handrail meets each pillar. Aum.

The new season has brought a good deal of rain, making for some happy trees and lush plants.

Today, however, Iraivan shines in the bright sun

The eastern side of the temple\

s lavarock wall '

In many places they\

ve reached the top'

This guiding string ensures a straight line

Up to the temple we go

It\

s easy to get lost admiring the carved stones'

Here are the areas on the outer pillars to be carved

Here we see a completed example, showing the transition from the railing

The area is carved and then gone over with a heavy-grit chisel to \"sand\" it

Carbide sandpaper

The lines are drawn for the next pillar to be carved

even a flat face of granite has its own kind of beauty

Aum Namah Sivaya

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