A Unique Temple Dakshinamurthy Vadodara

This unique Dakshinamurthy temple is situated in the compound of EME School of Indian Army at Vadodara. Being dedicated to Lord Shiva, the idol is seated in south-facing position.

The structure of the temple was built in 1965 in the shape of Geodesic dome with the help of Aluminum waste sheets from Aeroplane etc. The temple conceived and designed by Brig AG Eugene, represents architectural facets of all religions.

1 Arches: represent JAINISM

2 Dome: Islamic half circle as in moon.

3 Pagoda type spire on the dome represents Budhisim

4Tower spire:70 ft high as a Church like look.

The temple is based in an area between five vad-Banyan trees for which the city of Vadodara is famous and named after.

Dakshinamurthy imparts wisdom and teachings to all intuitively in silence. This temple is a big attraction for both tourists and devotees. 

Shilpy's Dad Maj Gen Harkirat Singh led the family troops. I was overawed by the hospitality of the Army

The remarkable entry to the Geodesic Dome conceived and designed by Brig. AG Eugene in 1965. The Aluminium waste sheets from Aeroplanes etc were used to errect the structure

Being honored with a copy of a CD of Sacred Sri Bhagwat Gita by Sh Anup Jalota

Pandit Ji performing Mantras for peace and wellbeing. The color of the sacred diety was black which was both attractive and pleasing to the eye.

Influenced by the Ambience, Peace and Tranquility of the shrine, I felt so humble and grateful for the life to have lived thus

Sri Hanuman Ji Shrine is followed by Sri Sai Baba, and Sri Ganesha shrines

The Shiv Lingam surrounded by Banyan trees is wrapped in a air of calmness and stillness. The temple is an ideal place for meditation.

The whole area is sprawled with statues of hundreds of years old collected by army men. These are not complete so not Poojya, but divine works of Saguna worship

Sri Hanuman Ji Shrine

This is a miniature repilica of an artificial cave, modeled on the famous Amarnath Gufa(Cave). The darkness, the dipping water, the snow(referigerated) covered lingam and the continous Shiva Mantra chanting makes it really fascinating experience.

The snow covered pious Lingam is stunningly appeasing to bow your head.

Sri Ganesh Ji Shrine

After the great trip to Cave

Meticulously laid out Statues of Brahma, Surya, Harihara, Vishu, Laxmi, many forms of Shiva and 39 statues of Mahishasur mardini

Harvinder is ringing the bell while Shilpy's Mom watches

Technical arrangement of continous flow of water over the Lingam

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