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RAM KRISHNA MISSION TEMPLES |
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this, at the entrance, there is a large arch, supported by double pillars, which recalls a
pattern we come across at Ajanta, modified to bring in an atmosphere of earlier Bharaut or
Sanchi Toranas pattern by the coiled ends projecting from the pillar capitals as in the
case of the Toranas architrave’s. There is, at once, here a picture presented of the facade of the Western Indian cave type as, for instance, at Kondane and Nasik. It recalls the arch directly over the rectangular doorway and the larger arch of the open window above it in the Nasik Chaitya hall. The large open arch is indeed most effective in creating this impression. At the same time it also recalls
somewhat the facade of the Chaitya hall cave XIX from Ajanta, showing the porch which is
almost as it were compressed against the facade of this structure in such a manner that
the impression of the portico is suggested, though it is lacking. It is also the elegance
of this later Gupta work that suggests itself in this. The pattern worked on the arch
above the double pillars are modem looking and in the centre the emblem of the Ramakrishna
Mission, showing the Swan and the Rising Sun, is beautifully arranged to occupy the entire
place. While the general appearance, as one enters, is suggestive of the facade at Ajanta
and other Western Indian Buddhist caves, the windows on either side and the doorways with
scalloped arch to the sides, as also the windows there, are suggestive of similar pattern
in Mogul and Rajput The projecting balconies also suggest the
same."". ...The main shrine itself, unlike those of most temples in India, which
have little or no light, is very well ventilated and as bright as any of the other parts
of this building. In fact, the central shrine is the brightest here, even brighter than
the long hall itself, unlike as in the cave temples |
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