Iraivan Temple's Avudayar Casting
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This is a piece of art by Arumugam Manivelu depicting the inner sanctum of Iraivan Temple. The base the holds the sacred 700-pound spathika lingam is called the avudayar.
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Selvanathan Sthapati was at the site where the massive avudayar is being cast.
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Traditional ornamentations adorn the massive base for the crystal lingam. One of the largest, if not the largest, made in recent centuries in five metals.
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The wax is marked and shaped, and panchaloka metal will take its place.
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The bottom portion of the peedam is being shaped by the craftsmen. Note their skilled use of wax. An amazing art.
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