Gurudeva loved the idea of a black lava rock plinth sitting below the almost white granite stones of the temple, making the impression (especially once the landscaping is in place) that the temple sits atop a small mountain. This sense of elevation and color contrast is part of the magic he envisioned.

Yesterday the team (originally from Turkey) removed the tent shelters on the East side of the temple, revealing for the first time the completed plinth. There is more to be done on the other sides in the months ahead. It was last May that this project began, after years of planning and fund-raising. So, ten full months of work, and a few more to go. We took some photos last May when it began and offer today a simple photo-timelapse of the project, including at the end some close-ups of the finished effect. Now you have to imagine bronze panels populating the 14" by 47" frames on the perimeter wall. Elegant is a word that comes to mind.

5 Responses to “Lava Rock Plinth”

1. Pethuraja says:
   March 3rd, 2021 at 7:51 pm

   “AUM”!.

2. Sivaya Prasad says:
   March 4th, 2021 at 5:59 am

   Those in whom the spirit comes to live are God’s new temple.
   They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.

3. Jiva Rajasanha says:
   March 5th, 2021 at 6:25 pm

   Jai to Gurudeva

   GURUDEVA’S vision of Iraivan is slowly unfolding in the same manner as he had envisioned. The lava rock cladding is so beautifully put in place to give a magical beauty.

   Just waiting for the final pour of the Kumbha water on the Kalasam by Bodhinatha in 2024. Great Temple of the Satyuga and each one of us are part of this temple.
   Jai Gurudeva. Jai Bodhinatha.

4. holly young says:
   March 5th, 2021 at 8:45 pm

   Wow. It’s so beautiful. Like a dream come true.
   Aum Namah Sivaya

5. Rajendra Giri says:
   March 8th, 2021 at 6:59 am

   Looks perfect
   Thank you

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