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After almost two years of construction work, a magnificent Mandir now stands tall in the Region Three community of La Jalousie Estate, West Coast Demerara.The structure,Branden Albert Dolphins Jersey, which exudes sophistication and elegance,Leonte Carroo Dolphins Jersey, is arguably one of a kind and perhaps even has the potential of becoming a historic site.And it was just this that its creators had in mind when they first envisaged it.Previously a smaller,Wilbert Montgomery Eagles Jersey, less enthralling structure stood in its place, but according to the architect of the now eye-catching place of worship,Jordan Hicks Eagles Jersey, Rampersaud Sukdeo, the intent was to have a Mandir that would remain for generations to come.An external view of the MandirAccording to Sukdeo,Hunter Henry Chargers Jersey, who has been a member of the La Jalousie Estate Uma.. Maheshwar Mandir for almost two decades, “I told my colleagues that we are getting old and we should build something that would last, because we don’t know if the generation to come would be able to rebuild a Mandir again.”This, he disclosed, saw the members of the Mandir collaborating with a view of creating a place of worship that would “last a lifetime.”It therefore saw ideas being shared,Chris Culliver Dolphins Jersey, which in fact was characterised by viewing pictures of several Mandirs,Kellen Winslow Chargers Jersey, which understandably fuelled their imagination, thereby allowing Sukdeo to design the intricate structure. “We took pieces from various pictures of Mandirs and then put them together to form our own,” said Sukdeo.The finished product, according to him, is currently valued at several million dollars,Jatavis Brown Chargers Jersey, all of which were generated by community members, save three individuals from overseas who wanted to contribute to the project as well.Currently the Mandir has a membership of about 100 members,Malcolm Jenkins Eagles Jersey, and according to Sukdeo, “the people in this village do things in a very cooperative way.”Yesterday the Mandir was a buzz of activities as the placement of the Murti was being undertaken and the structure was being blessed as part of a ceremonial function.Meanwhile, there are plans for a Yajna (ritual of offerings) set for November 6-10, marking the official launch of the new Mandir which the members are only too proud to display.Pandit Krishna Patiram has been officiating at the Mandir since its inception. |
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