One More Course of the Rajagopuram Is Lifted
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Sun Two at the Aadheenam. A stone lift happened today. Iraivan is becoming more of a reality with each passing day.
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In record-breaking few minutes, the Iraivan Team lifted eight more stones for the Rajagopuram. This is Larry Conklin, “Island Crane and Rigging” owner and operator.
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This time we started the stone lift with a very small puja to a Turmeric Ganesha that the silpis made — can you see Him between the red flowers?
We only have one more course of stone to install before the 6-ton Raja Gopuram capstone!
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Sthapati does the arati.
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Up they go, against the blue sky. These are small ancillary pieces, but just as necessary as any other stone to have a finished temple.
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The ground team, always precise.
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These are the stones that went up today. They are waiting for some finishes before we flip them to their right position.
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The Rajagopuram course is coming along. The main stone goes on top.
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From the roof of Iraivan Temple, one has the full view of Rishi Valley, after the creative dance of Sri Rudra happened there.
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On the ground, the silpis continue to prepare the last course that will hold the Rajagopuram.
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It is a beautiful piece, rich in tradition and artistry. Visualize it gleaming with gold!
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