Rajiv Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham :wtg: :wtg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhondy Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham Nice picture essays, Rajeev, all three of them. Where's this temple located, BTW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: @dhondy, it's in Delhi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham Is this a temple? Recently built it looks like. Is this a hindu temple? Amazing work, must have taken fair bit of time to construct this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhondy Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham How many millions spent? Is it really needed? Couldn't we have built a shelter for destitute children instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dada_rocks Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham man it's mind-boggling gujrarati guys are so generous when it comes to donating for religious cause.. my friend one of the most miser guy i have ever seen used to donate $ 10000 at one go to this trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham How many millions spent? Is it really needed? Couldn't we have built a shelter for destitute children instead?I'm always for that kind of charity, but for many people religion is too important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham How many millions spent? Is it really needed? Couldn't we have built a shelter for destitute children instead? Dhondy. If you think about it then building such masterpieces helps a lot of people. The labour that goes in such temples is unfortunately not as widely appreciated today. If you look at the statues on the pillars of the temples you would realize that these are mostly hand-crafted and by most accounts a dying arts these days. That combined with the years it would have taken to be built would mean jobs for many unskilled workers. Plus of course it adds to the beauty of the city, and also a spot for families to go out to(something that we greatly miss in India). I am all for such religious structures provided there are not too many of them. I mean if there were 10 Akshardham in Delhi one can question it for sure, but 1 or 2 we surely can live with. xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veer Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham well said lurker.. this is a Swaminarayan temple.. and similiar temple has been built here in houston.. and its an architecture master piece.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham Got to agree with Dhondy. There are so many problems in India and we are wasting money on temples as if we dont have enough of them already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham Well, if we see it that way then comparatively we waste money on many things. In a perfect world, I would love to agree with Dhondy. I am sure there are many such projects which would seem useless but it's everyone's choice I guess From what I have seen, most people who donate for temples; also donate for other charities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Re: Akshardham I think Lurker has a point, the dying art gets a shot in the arm and preserving such masterly skills down the generations is certainly good. I was quite moved after watching those videos about the lost temples of India and I reckon this gives a good opportunity for the skills that has been passed over generations to flourish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varun Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham Better spend money on architecture than capturing a guy and a girl dancing around trees on film. I'm all for architectural masterpieces, religious or not. I've never been inside the place though seen it from the outside quite a few times. Will make it a point to visit during the next visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham Looks nice from an architectural point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham looks beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator_05 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: I was there back in February of 2006. The complex is immense, and unlike every other place in Delhi - immaculately clean. Back then some sculptures around the main temple were still under construction (ie; the elephants you see in the 9th picture posted above) but the whole place looked magnificent. There are sculptures of animals and people which represent tales from Hindu mythology - all very intricate and beautifully crafted. It is a true architectural marvel. The crowds were there in the hordes as well, and we had to wait in line for 45 mins or so to get entry. I think it's construction was funded almost entirely by NRI donations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhondy Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham GKD...I didn't realize you are based in France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham My glamour photography business takes me all over the world :bum: :lmao: :wtg: Yaar is new website nai to privacy ki g@nd mar li :club: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiChap Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Re: Akshardham Beautiful ! I should make a point to go there on one of my trips to India Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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