Chola Niches
This afternoon two giant crates arrived from Pakistan. Inside are six Chola-style artifact niches (our name), destined for the new Media Studio. Designed by the monks, they were crafted by a team that works with a Singapore shishya, who also teamed up with another member to cover all the costs.
There are three sets of two in the shipment. In pairs they will adorn the walls of the Media Studio, used to display sacred artifacts. So, for instance, a marble Nandi might be on display for a month, then changed out with a bronze trisula or a wooden Ganesha. the studio will have four of these displays, making it, in part, a Saivite spiritual museum.
Also in the crate is a 14-foot-long case which will span the Eastern wall of the Cedar Room. In it are 1008 rosewood cubes. Each will hold a small black river lingam.
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June 14th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
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June 14th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
wow, so beautifully crafted with such flowing designs! always a marvel to see such graceful flowing movement in hard, static, durable material,
me ke aloha, Leonora
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June 17th, 2013 at 4:58 am
“This afternoon two giant crates arrived from Pakistan.” Chola niches from Pakistan??? I thought Chola dynasty existed in Tamil Nadu, India. Can anyone clarify?