Material
Stone experts recommended limestone from Bulgaria for the mandir exterior and marble from Italy and Ambaji (India) for the mandir interior. The stone and marble chosen met necessary aesthetic criteria, durable enough to withstand British weather conditions yet soft and suitable enough for the delicate work of carving. The Bulgarian limestone resisted remarkably well the effects of the extreme weather conditions with temperature variations from 30ºC in the summer and dropping to minus 15ºC in the winter. The limestone is very dense, with fine grains and creamy-white in colour. Italian marble is favored for its consistent white coloration, smooth texture and strength. Marble from Ambaji is noted for its snow-white appearance and good finishing.
Stone experts recommended limestone from Bulgaria for the mandir exterior and marble from Italy and Ambaji (India) for the mandir interior. The stone and marble chosen met necessary aesthetic criteria, durable enough to withstand British weather conditions yet soft and suitable enough for the delicate work of carving. The Bulgarian limestone resisted remarkably well the effects of the extreme weather conditions with temperature variations from 30ºC in the summer and dropping to minus 15ºC in the winter. The limestone is very dense, with fine grains and creamy-white in colour. Italian marble is favored for its consistent white coloration, smooth texture and strength. Marble from Ambaji is noted for its snow-white appearance and good finishing.
| 1995 | 20 Aug: Grand opening by Pramukh Swami Maharaj |
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