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Far view of "Global Vipassana Pagoda"
Maharashtra Tourism also declared it as "Seven Wonders Of Maharashtra"
At Entrance of Pagoda. "Myanmar Vipassana Gate"
The Myanmar Gate is a massive entrance arch to the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex, from the under-construction MMRDA road.
Seven tiers will rise from the roof of the arch to the top.
Two side entrances will act as associate entrances as well.
It is done in intricate Burmese designs.
Two side entrances will act as associate entrances as well.
It is done in intricate Burmese designs.
At Entrance of Pagoda.
Zooming to entrance "Myanmar Vipassana Gate"
Bell of Dhamma Tower
The Bell tower is an open structure designed in the traditional Burmese architecture holding a massive bell.
The bell, donated by the people of Myanmar, was cast there and imported to India.
It is roughly 14 MT in weight and 8' high.
The RCC pillars holding up the rod and the bell have been decorated with four 'deva' like sculptures surrounding the bell, each about 14' high.
The complete tower has been made up in intricate designs reflecting Burmese culture.
Dhyeya is marching to The Center Of The Global Vipassana Pagoda which contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda complex will consist of the following structures:
Pagoda dome containing relics of Buddha (complete)
Vipassana Meditation Centre Dhamma Pattana (complete)
Art Gallery depicting life of the Buddha (Complete)
Two smaller pagodas on the North and South side (complete on the North side. The building of the South Pagoda, adjoining the Dhamma Pattana Centre, is complete, but the outer dome is under construction.)
Library and study rooms (under planning)
Circumambulation path around the dome (complete with landscaping and tiling still to be done.)
Administration building (complete)
Underground parkade.
Pagoda dome containing relics of Buddha (complete)
Vipassana Meditation Centre Dhamma Pattana (complete)
Art Gallery depicting life of the Buddha (Complete)
Two smaller pagodas on the North and South side (complete on the North side. The building of the South Pagoda, adjoining the Dhamma Pattana Centre, is complete, but the outer dome is under construction.)
Library and study rooms (under planning)
Circumambulation path around the dome (complete with landscaping and tiling still to be done.)
Administration building (complete)
Underground parkade.
Beautification of the Global Vipassana Pagoda.
Much work remains in putting up ornamental designs on the Pagoda, decorating the canopy, canopy pillars, and the verses (dohas) on the Pagoda walls. The Parikrama path will be laid with marble (to ease walking barefoot even on hot days).
This place is surrounded by Garden of Jal Dev, Jal Devta followed Ashok Chkra Stumbh.
Golden Carving at Anapana Meditation Center in 15 minutes – near the
Buddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda (Opposite Visitor's Gallery)
Buddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda (Opposite Visitor's Gallery)
Behind Buddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda where Shilpa & Dhyeya had done their 15 minutes fast-track Meditation.
Buddha Statue
The Buddha statue is carved from a single rock of marble, and weighs nearly 80 MT, is 21.5' high.
The Buddha is carved in a seated, meditative posture.
The statue is painted over the white marble, giving the statue a more life-like view.
The seat upon which the Buddha is seated is 3' high, and contiguous with the rest of the statue.
Four scenes from the Buddha's life are also shown, as mini-dioramas carved into the front part of the seat. These four are, from left to right: Birth of the Buddha, Enlightenment of the Buddha, Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion, Passing away of the Buddha
Exquisite designs have been made with intricate artwork in making the throne of the Buddha behind the actual statue.
An RCC umbrella has been hung over the statue. Bells similar to the ones hanging on the umbrella over the Main Pagoda have been attached here as well.
The Buddha statue is carved from a single rock of marble, and weighs nearly 80 MT, is 21.5' high.
The Buddha is carved in a seated, meditative posture.
The statue is painted over the white marble, giving the statue a more life-like view.
The seat upon which the Buddha is seated is 3' high, and contiguous with the rest of the statue.
Four scenes from the Buddha's life are also shown, as mini-dioramas carved into the front part of the seat. These four are, from left to right: Birth of the Buddha, Enlightenment of the Buddha, Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion, Passing away of the Buddha
Exquisite designs have been made with intricate artwork in making the throne of the Buddha behind the actual statue.
An RCC umbrella has been hung over the statue. Bells similar to the ones hanging on the umbrella over the Main Pagoda have been attached here as well.
