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Toronto - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Extract from the toronto.baps.org
"The fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology has attracted people from all walks of life; including students on field trips, accomplished architects and engineers and visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the experience. All visitors have been awestruck by the unique architecture and the detailed intricacy of the carvings."
"The Mandir is a masterpiece of intricate design and workmanship of ancient Indian arts, traditions and philosophy. The Mandir was constructed in a record 18 months. It is a testimony to the sheer dedication and devotion of over 400 volunteers."
"Toronto's BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, by the numbers:
· 400 volunteers gave more than a million hours of services
· 18 months to complete stone work (jig-zaw puzzle) in Canada
· 132 archways,
· 84 decorative ceilings, 340 pillars
· 24,151 handcarved pieces of marbel and stone
· 5.6 tonnes, heaviest stone vs 50 grams, lightest stone
· 10,000 tonnes of Italian marble, Turkish limestone, Indian sandstone and granite
· Built to last over 1,000 years."
Photo taken in winter ... after a light snowfall …
Three shots (-2,0,2) processed in Photomatix and Photoshop.
Image size
5184x3456px 16.26 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed
1/160 second
Aperture
F/11.0
Focal Length
33 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Dec 30, 2012, 8:21:17 PM
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really nice ... that blue is absolute lovely 