Shanti-Sthala
Appearance
Shanti-Sthala is the samadhi of the 13th head of Ramsnehi Sampradaya, Swami Ji Shri Ramkishorji Maharaj. It is located in Ramniwas Dham, Shahpura, Bhilwara.[1] On entering Ram Niwas Dham, it is situated around 50 metres to the left of Ram Charan Dwar. It is made of yellow limestone sourced from Jaisalmer. It is surrounded by a green courtyard.
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The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts mentions the Shanti Sthala:[2]
"…it is extraordinarily beautiful with great carvings and decoration. It is a chhatri composed of 12 pillars and on elaborated carved dome.The sthal is fronted with right of steps. The porch has an extended verandah. The dowar of the dome has relief recessed niches. The finial is beautiful and topped with Kalash."
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ramsnehi Bhaskar March and April 2005 Docs
- ^ IGNCA http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/rjblw276.pdf
- Images by IGNCA http://ignca.nic.in/asp/all.asp?projectid=rjblw2760001