Climbing to Siva's Feet

The entrance stairway is just a couple of weeks away from completion. It has taken several months of concrete, rock and tile work, not to mention the installation of the massive elephants. One day, this will be the way most pilgrims approach Iraivan Temple. The most recent work is to tile the concrete treads with quartzite stone. This particular Brazilian stone is so hard and tight that it does not give a foothold for moss and fungus, so stays safe and non-slippery longer, and if you do pressure wash it, it looks like new even years later. Enjoy a short slideshow of today's progress.

Looking down on the 90-foot-long pathway through Siva\

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From the top, under construction.

This was the look after concrete was poured but before the quartzite was laid.

Starting to looked finished.

Everyone loves the mother elephant and her calf, also climbing the stairs along with pilgrims.

The stone comes in bulk pallets.

This is how much can be done in an 8-hour day.

Looking complete here, but there is more to do at the bottom.

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