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Iraivan Temple Roof Beams Stone Lift

Silpis and master crane operator Larry put in place some of the massive stones that form the roof...

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Iraivan Temple Stone Chipping

Silpis (temple stone carvers) work on some of the stones for the San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's...

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Iraivan Temple Stone Lift

A roof beam stone is lifted into place by crane.

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Iraivan Temple West Chinna Gopuram Stone Lift

Assembly of the west chinna gopuram stones using a crane. San Marga Iraivan Temple, Kauai's Hindu Monastery.

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Stone Carver at Work

Iraivan Temple carver works on a stone.

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Temple Carvers Sharpen Chisels

Iraivan Temple stone carvers sharpen their steel chisels for the day at the onsite forge.

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Introducing our Temple Stone Carvers

The silpis, or stone carvers, who are on Kauai island assembling the San Marga Iraivan Temple, introduce themselves.

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Stone Carvers Marking a Sunshade Stone

Iraivan Temple stone carvers on Kauai mark a stone for the sunshade course, preparing to fine-tune the stone...

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Sunshade Course Stone Lift

Stone carvers, monks and a professional crane operator lift stones in the sunshade course up to the level...