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{{Use dmy dates|date=May | {{Short description|Spiritual building in Tamil Nadu, India}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox building | {{Infobox building | ||
| name | | name = Matrimandir | ||
| native_name | | native_name = Auroville Matri Mandir | ||
| former_names | | former_names = | ||
| alternate_names | | alternate_names = | ||
| image | | image = The Matrimandir in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India.jpg | ||
| alt | | alt = | ||
| caption | | caption = Matrimandir | ||
| map_type | | map_type = | ||
| map_alt | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption | | map_caption = | ||
| altitude | | altitude = | ||
| building_type | | building_type = stainless steel sphere gold plated | ||
| architectural_style | | architectural_style = spherical | ||
| structural_system | | structural_system = | ||
| cost | | cost = over one trillion rupees | ||
| client | | client = | ||
| owner | | owner = | ||
| location | | location = | ||
| address | | address = | ||
| location_town | | location_town = [[Auroville]], Tamil Nadu | ||
| location_country | | location_country = India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|12.007208|79.810658|display=inline,title}} | ||
| groundbreaking_date | | groundbreaking_date = 21 February 1971 | ||
| completion_date | | completion_date = February 2008 | ||
| inauguration_date | | inauguration_date = | ||
| renovation_date | | renovation_date = | ||
| height | | height = 23.5 meters | ||
| diameter | | diameter = | ||
| floor_count | | floor_count = | ||
| floor_area | | floor_area = | ||
| main_contractor | | main_contractor = | ||
| architect | | architect = [[Mirra Alfassa|The Mother]]<br />[[Roger Anger]] | ||
| architecture_firm | | architecture_firm = | ||
| structural_engineer | | structural_engineer = | ||
| services_engineer | | services_engineer = | ||
| civil_engineer | | civil_engineer = | ||
| awards | | awards = | ||
| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20050617084623/http://www.auroville.org/thecity/matrimandir/mm_main.htm Description of the Matrimandir from Auroville's website] | | website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20050617084623/http://www.auroville.org/thecity/matrimandir/mm_main.htm Description of the Matrimandir from Auroville's website] | ||
| references | | references = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Matrimandir''' (Sanskrit for ''Temple of | The '''Matrimandir''' (Sanskrit for ''Temple of the Mother'') is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of [[integral yoga]], in the centre of [[Auroville]] established by [[Mirra Alfassa|the Mother]] of the [[Sri Aurobindo Ashram]]. It is called ''soul of the city'' and is situated in a large open space called ''Peace''. | ||
==Structure and surroundings== | ==Structure and surroundings== | ||
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| width=20% | '''Name''' || '''Symbolism''' | | width=20% | '''Name''' || '''Symbolism''' | ||
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||[[Ishwari| | ||[[Ishwari|Maheswari]] (south pillar)||"...her personality of calm wideness and comprehending wisdom and tranquil benignity and inexhaustible compassion and sovereign and surpassing majesty and all-ruling greatness".<ref name="q1" /> | ||
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||[[Mahakali]] (north pillar)||"...her power of splendid strength and irresistible passion, her warrior mood, her overwhelming will, her impetuous swiftness and world-shaking force".<ref name="q1" /> | ||[[Mahakali]] (north pillar)||"...her power of splendid strength and irresistible passion, her warrior mood, her overwhelming will, her impetuous swiftness and world-shaking force".<ref name="q1" /> | ||
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||[[Mahalakshmi]] (east pillar)||"...vivid and sweet and wonderful with her deep secret of beauty and harmony and fine rhythm, her intricate and subtle opulence, her compelling attraction and captivating grace".<ref name="q1" /> | ||[[Mahalakshmi]] (east pillar)||"...vivid and sweet and wonderful with her deep secret of beauty and harmony and fine rhythm, her intricate and subtle opulence, her compelling attraction and captivating grace".<ref name="q1" /> | ||
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||[[Mahasaraswati]] (west pillar)||"...equipped with her close and profound capacity of intimate knowledge and careful flawless work and quiet and exact perfection in all things".<ref name="q1" /> | ||[[Mahasaraswati|Mahasaraswathi]] (west pillar)||"...equipped with her close and profound capacity of intimate knowledge and careful flawless work and quiet and exact perfection in all things".<ref name="q1" /> | ||
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File:Matrimandir1.JPG|Matrimandir and the banyan tree, the centre of [[Auroville]] | File:Matrimandir1.JPG|Matrimandir and the banyan tree, the centre of [[Auroville]] | ||
File:Matrimandir.JPG|The Matrimandir in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India | File:Matrimandir.JPG|The Matrimandir in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India | ||
File:Matrimandir Auroville Dome.jpg|The golden discs that build up the Matrimandir dome | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.auroville.org/contents/252 Visiting the Matrimandir] | *[http://www.auroville.org/contents/252 Visiting the Matrimandir] | ||
*[http://matacom.com Chronicles of the Inner Chamber] - by the 'Matrimandir Action Committee' | *[http://matacom.com Chronicles of the Inner Chamber] - by the 'Matrimandir Action Committee' | ||
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{{Integral Yoga|state=expanded}} | {{Integral Yoga|state=expanded}} | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 4 July 2023
| Matrimandir | |
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Auroville Matri Mandir | |
 Matrimandir | |
Matrimandir | |
| General information | |
| Type | stainless steel sphere gold plated |
| Architectural style | spherical |
| Town or city | Auroville, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 12°00′26″N 79°48′38″E / 12.007208°N 79.810658°E |
| Groundbreaking | 21 February 1971 |
| Completed | February 2008 |
| Cost | over one trillion rupees |
| Height | 23.5 meters |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | The Mother Roger Anger |
| Website | |
| Description of the Matrimandir from Auroville's website | |
The Matrimandir (Sanskrit for Temple of the Mother) is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of integral yoga, in the centre of Auroville established by the Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is called soul of the city and is situated in a large open space called Peace.
Structure and surroundings
| Sri Aurobindo |
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The Matrimandir took 37 years to build, from the laying of the foundation stone at sunrise on 21 February 1971 - the Mother's 93rd birthday - to its completion in May 2008. It is in the form of a huge sphere surrounded by twelve petals. The Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs and reflects sunlight, which gives the structure its characteristic radiance. Inside the central dome is a meditation hall known as the inner chamber - this contains the largest optically-perfect glass globe in the world. The Matrimandir, and its surrounding gardens in the central Peace Area, is open to the public by appointment.
The four main pillars that support the structure of Matrimandir, and carry the Inner Chamber, have been set at the four main directions of the compass. These four pillars are symbolic of the four aspects of the mother as described by Sri Aurobindo, and are named after these four aspects.
Four great Aspects of the Mother, four of her leading Powers and Personalities have stood in front in her guidance of this Universe and in her dealings with the terrestrial play[1]
| Name | Symbolism |
| Maheswari (south pillar) | "...her personality of calm wideness and comprehending wisdom and tranquil benignity and inexhaustible compassion and sovereign and surpassing majesty and all-ruling greatness".[1] |
| Mahakali (north pillar) | "...her power of splendid strength and irresistible passion, her warrior mood, her overwhelming will, her impetuous swiftness and world-shaking force".[1] |
| Mahalakshmi (east pillar) | "...vivid and sweet and wonderful with her deep secret of beauty and harmony and fine rhythm, her intricate and subtle opulence, her compelling attraction and captivating grace".[1] |
| Mahasaraswathi (west pillar) | "...equipped with her close and profound capacity of intimate knowledge and careful flawless work and quiet and exact perfection in all things".[1] |
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Matrimandir and the banyan tree, the centre of Auroville -
The Matrimandir in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India -
The golden discs that build up the Matrimandir dome
References
External links
- Visiting the Matrimandir
- Chronicles of the Inner Chamber - by the 'Matrimandir Action Committee'
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