World's First Om-Shaped Temple In Rajasthan: Here's All We Know About The 'Om Aakar' Temple
In 2024, temples are making headlines, from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. And now, Rajasthan, India is getting its first Om-shaped temple, with 'Om' symbolising the essence of Hinduism as the primordial sound from which the universe originated.
In 2024, temples are making headlines, from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. And now, the world's first Om-shaped temple is coming up in Rajasthan. In Hindusim, 'Om' symbolises the primordial sound from which the universe originated.
Temple in 'Om Aakar'
The temple, shaped like the sacred symbol 'Om,' is set to become the world's first of its kind.
The central building of this temple is in the shape of ¡®Om.¡¯
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Further, there will be 108 compartments of residential units, with the number 108 having symbolic significance in Hinduism.
Located in the village of Jadan in Rajasthan's Pali district, this architectural marvel is expected to have a striking presence visible even from space, according to reports.
Named the 'Om Aakar' temple, it will covers a vast area of 250 acres in Jadan, where over 400 individuals are dedicatedly working to bring this monumental structure to life.
Foundation stone laid in 1995
According to reports, the foundation stone for the temple was laid in 1995, with hopes for completion by 2023-24.
The visionary behind this ambitious project is Vishwa Guru Maha Mandleshwar Paramahansa Swami Maheswara Nanda Puriji Maharaj, founder of the Om Ashram.
One remarkable aspect of this temple is its ability to house 1,008 idols of Lord Mahadev and 12 Jyotirlingas within its sacred grounds.
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Standing at a towering height of 135 ft, the temple will be supported by 2,000 pillars and will feature 108 rooms on its premises. Notably, the central feature of the temple complex is the tomb of Guru Madhavanand ji.
The uppermost segment of the temple will contain a sanctum adorned with a shivling crafted from a rhinestone sourced from the Bansi hill of Dholpur.
Additionally, to enhance its grandeur, a massive tank with a capacity of 2 lakh tonnes has been constructed beneath the temple complex.
The temple, designed in the iconic Om shape, adheres to the Nagara architectural style prevalent in North India.
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