Bronze Panels for Iraivan

After years of writing text that would last a thousand years (no pressure, right?) and sculpting and casting, nine of the 35 panels are being shipped today from Loveland, Colorado, to be installed on the perimeter wall.

The shipper sent some (not so great) photos. The actual panels are works of art. As CyberCadets know, they give the history, philosophy and beliefs of monistic Saiva Siddhanta. Pilgrims of the future will use them like a bronze illustrated library to understand the temple, how and by whom it was built, and of course lots about its founder, Gurudeva. Stay tuned for the installation in the weeks ahead.

Holly Young sculpted bas-reliefs, including this one on How this Temple Was Created.

Hard to see, but that is Nataraja on the right.

Here Satguru stands at the entrance to the monastery arch, greeting seekers.

The japa art is on a panel about sadhana and its importance on the spiritual path.

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