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Star
monument is one of the most breathtaking buildings
in India. This building houses the holy samadhi
of Param Sant Huzur Tara Chand Ji maharaj fondly
called ' Bade Maharaj Ji ', by his followers.
This building is situated in the Radhaswami Satsang
bhawan Complex, Dinod, about 10 kms from Bhiwani,
Haryana.
Its
stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate
description. Its foundation was laid on 1st october,
1997 by Param Sant Huzur Kanwar Ji Maharaj and
by his blessings, it was completed in a very short
period of just four years. The monument is a hexagonal
pyramid, with its six sides being in the shape
of star, as Maharaj Ji's first name 'Tara' means
a star. Each side measures about 101 feet from
the base built on a raised platform measuring
about 6 feet. Out of the six, three alternative
sides are covered in white marble while the other
three in blue Italian glass capable of bearing
extreme climatic conditions. A unique thing about
the design of this building is that it doesn't
have pillars or columns to support itself. The
three walls of the samadhi have prominent stars
on them while inside the holy samadhi there are
infinite sparkling and twinkling stars.It seems
as if they are scattering the light of divine
glory of their eternal offspring friend, Param
Sant Huzur Tara Chand Ji Maharaj. Ventilation
and cooling techniques are traditional. Fresh
air when passes over the fountains is cooled and
enters the samadhi through openings and is expelled
through vents at the top. During the humid season,
the exhaust fans recycle the air. The samadhi
symbolizes:
"
Tamso ma jyotigamay : Asato ma sadgamay : Marityor
ma amritam gamay "
The
samadhi is constructed on a rectangular platform
in the center. The statue of Maharaj Ji is erected
near the western wall. Apart from this, there
are six paintings depicting the life of Maharaj
Ji on the six corners of the samadhi.The marble
slippers placed on lotus flower near the samadhi
symbolizes the holy feet of Bade Maharaj Ji.
Different flowers, green grass, wonderful fountains
and marble paths of milky white, black and yellow
colours around the samadhi and at the three entrances
present a marvellous picture. Stars have been
constructed inside of the boundry wall. In the
middle of each star, a moon is engraved depicting
the name of maharaj Ji. Every evening, the gardens
come alive in a burst of dazzling illumination
and fountains. It can perfectly be called a 'celestial
garden'. The garden houses a small hut on the
right side in which Maharaj Ji used to meditate.
It is the most important place of meditation of
Bade Maharaj Ji which has the memories of his
life. There is a holy well on the left side, the
water of which relieves the trusting followers
from many diseases. The well is an imperishable
treasure which recollects memories of this life.
There are three stairs, one towards the main entrance
gate and other two towards the exit gates. There
are fountains at 5 places in the garden. two round
fountains are on both sides of the main entrance.
The rest three are on the raised platform in between
each stairs around the samadhi.
On
the right side from the entrance gate there is
a splendid man made waterfall in the north-eastern
corner, made up of mountain shaped stones. The
water flowing from it leaves a mesmerizing effects
on the minds of visitors.
Due
to its architectural magnificence and aesthetic
looks, its a divine beauty. It has no match on
the earth. The celestial garden, the masive star
shaped white structure, a small hut, innovative
designed holy well, water flowing from waterfall
makes it a fascinating and spectacular place.
the three gateways are richly embellished. the
combination of the traditional and the most modern
techniques and equipments, has been used to achieve
the highest quality and sophisticated construction.
In
short, its a celestical palace and real paradise
on earth. Its serene beauty is unbelievable.
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