World’s first Om shaped temple inaugurated in Pali, Rajasthan
The World’s first Om shaped temple inaugurated in Jadan village of Pali district of Rajasthan. This temple became the first in the world designed in this iconic (Om) form. This architectural masterpiece will not only attract tourists but will also boast of an impressive view that will be visible even from space.
Features of World’s First Om shaped Temple:
● ‘Om Aakar‘ temple is spread over a vast expanse of 250 acres in Jadan village. The shape of this temple resembles the Om symbol and it follows the Nagara style commonly seen in North India.
● It has a wide layout covering an area of more than half a kilometre. The complex design pays homage to the rich cultural and architectural heritage of the region.
● A remarkable aspect of the temple is that it can house 1,008 idols of Lord Mahadev and 12 Jyotirlingas within its sacred boundaries.
● This temple stands at a height of 135 feet and rests on 2,000 pillars. It also has 108 rooms in its compound, with the Samadhi of Guru Madhavananda Ji which is the central feature of the temple complex.
● There is a sanctum at the top of the temple which houses a Shivalinga made of crystal secured from Bansi Hill of Dholpur. Additionally, there is a huge tank beneath the temple compound with a capacity of 2 lakh tonnes, which adds to the majesty of the temple.
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● The Nagara style architecture of temples began in the 5th century AD. Its influence is in parts of Northern India, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. This style is not limited to any specific time period and has evolved and adapted over the centuries.
● The Nagara style gained importance from the Gupta dynasty and continued to flourish through the various regional kingdoms and empires that ruled the northern parts of India.
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