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16/02/2023
10/09/2022

Without knowledge of geometry, mathematics, physics, engineering, how is it possible ?

Built 1000+ years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan, India 🇮🇳

64 ft deep,
13 floors,
And has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry!

The Chand Baori is one of the largest stepwells in the World and also one of the most beautiful ones.

05/09/2022

The Base of the temple called – “Pancha Karma” is the representation of “Pancha Bhutas” responsible for the built up of Universe and Life.

These 5 different layers are studded with iconographical elements representing the Pancha Bhutas.

As per Silpa Sastras, on this part of the temple “Gaja Thara/Gaja Patta” (Elephant Band) is always at the bottom and “Hamsa Thara/ Hamsa Patta” (Swan Band) on the top.

Gaja signifies “Bhumi” & Hamsa the “Akasa”.

The Simha Patta (Lion Band) & Asva Patta (Horse Band) - Simha & Asva represent the aspect of Surya both signifying “Agni”.

The Makara Patta (Allegator Band) represents the “Varuna”, also is the Vahana of Maa Ganga.

The Patra patta (Leaf Band) is the representation of “Anahata Chakra” which signifies “Vayu”.

Credit Ramkrishna sir ❣️

03/09/2022

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