Valmiki Bhavan Research Paper
Valmiki Bhavan, or “Valmiki’s building,” is an ancient Hindu temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. I visited and researched this sacred site online through video tours and pictures. Built around 1970 and unaltered, this site was constructed with white marble and red stones from Rajasthan. Usually in Hindu temples, and in this particular one as well, around the interior are statues, scriptures, and other decor. From the tile to the walls, pillars and even the ceiling, the building has patterns, pictures and inscriptions. With a capacity of about 5,000 people, this large Bhavan would be considered almost empty due to the lack of furniture. There aren’t any chairs or benches to sit for the purpose of allowing space to walk and to allow people to worship in their preferential
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In Hindu culture, this sacred epic is said to be able to free readers from sin and to make listeners feel blessed just by reading or hearing even a mere sloka, or verse. The walls of Valmiki Bhavan, on both upper and lower floors are entirely encrypted with all 24,000 slokas of the epic Ramayada. At some of the most significant events in the story, pictures are also displayed. In the center of this structure is a slightly elevated level, where bhajans and upanyasams are usually held, are statues of Valmiki and his two disciples. Around them, are other statues of deities, elephants and the hero of the epic story, Rama; all decorated with flowers, necklaces, pictures, etc. placed by worshipers. Representing a crucial element in Hinduism, this decoration of personal items left by people and visitors highlight the unification of materialism and spirituality. The interior environment of this temple is also comprised of numerous echoing voices because of its large size and
In Hindu culture, this sacred epic is said to be able to free readers from sin and to make listeners feel blessed just by reading or hearing even a mere sloka, or verse. The walls of Valmiki Bhavan, on both upper and lower floors are entirely encrypted with all 24,000 slokas of the epic Ramayada. At some of the most significant events in the story, pictures are also displayed. In the center of this structure is a slightly elevated level, where bhajans and upanyasams are usually held, are statues of Valmiki and his two disciples. Around them, are other statues of deities, elephants and the hero of the epic story, Rama; all decorated with flowers, necklaces, pictures, etc. placed by worshipers. Representing a crucial element in Hinduism, this decoration of personal items left by people and visitors highlight the unification of materialism and spirituality. The interior environment of this temple is also comprised of numerous echoing voices because of its large size and