Dhyanalinga
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The Dhyanalinga is a Yogic temple located 30 km (19 mi) from Coimbatore, India. The building was established by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, a yogi. The temple is consecrated using prana prathista and is dedicated for meditation. Silence is maintained inside the temple.
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[edit] Architecture
The architectural style is different from a conventional Hindu temple. A large ellipsoidal dome covers the sanctum sanctorum instead of a conventional Gopuram. The dome was constructed using only bricks and stabilized mud mortar without any cement, steel or concrete.
The dome is 76 ft (23.2 m) in diameter and 33 ft (10.1 m) in height. The lingam is 13 ft (4 m) in height made of high density black granite.
[edit] Theerthakund
A subterranean tank located 35 ft (10.7 m) below holds a lingam immersed in water. Followers claim that the lingam is made of solidified and 99.8% purified mercury. Modern science does not believe in solidifying mercury, but ancient Indian alchemy claims to have techniques to do so. According to followers, these methods were said to have been used by yogis to solidify the lingam at room temperature. People can take a dip in this water before they go to the Dhyanalinga temple. A semi-circular brick vault covers this tank, the inner sides of which have murals in pure natural dyes with its theme depicting a Maha Kumbha Mela scene.
[edit] Events
Each day, an offering of sound called "Nadha Aradhana" is performed using singing bowls and other instruments. On every full moon and new moon days any visitor can personally offer milk and water to the linga.
[edit] References
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Sadguru, Jaggi Vasudev (2000). Dhyanalinga: The Silent Revolution. India: Isha Foundation. ISBN 978-8187910008.
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