SPIRITUAL CENTER

ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE

ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE

• LOCATION: Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth, Kanakapura Road,

Udayapura, Bangalore

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE

• INTRODUCTION: Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi

Shankar, The Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit,
educational and humanitarian NGO (Non-
Governmental Organization) engaged in stress-
management and service initiatives. The organization
operates globally in 152 countries.

• The organization's programs are guided by Sri Sri's

philosophy of peace: “Unless we have a stress-free mind
and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world
Peace.” To help individuals get rid of stress and
experience inner peace, The Art of Living offers stress -
elimination programs which include breathing
techniques, meditation and yoga. These programs have
helped millions around the world to overcome stress,
depression and violent tendencies.

• RELEVANCE: Spatial planning in site level except the

industrial zone and the importance given to landscape
to achieve peaceful ambience within the site.

• LOCATION: Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth,

Kanakapura Road, Udayapura, Bangalore
• FOUNDER: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
• ACCESS ROAD: NH - 209.
• AREA: 65 acres
• GUESTS: 45% Foreigners
• FOCUS: Inner peace and violence free society

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Amphitheatre: 1 • The new amphitheater. with its lotus-

shaped marble stage. a 2,000 plus seating
capacity and the beautiful Vlshalakshl
Mantap to an enchanting backdrop, Is the
ideal venue for ashram Satsang's, Yoga,
Navratri and cultural events.

Amphitheatre: 2

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE
VISHALAKSHI MANTAP
HEIGHT:
VIshalakshi Mantap or Mandir Is the primary attraction at Art of living's - Spaces are well designed In volume
Bengluru campus, which Is also Its International headquarters. It Is one of
depending on the function of the space.
the tallest structures in the campus visible from distance. This Circular
- The meditation halls are provided with high
shaped. 6 levels multi-purpose hall is used for several activities throughout
ceilings which Is an essential factor for those
the day-mostly Yoga sessions In the morning and Satsang sessions In the spaces.
evening. - Vishalakshi Mantap Is the only structure that
has a maximum height of 23m (75'61) with
Kalash height being 4.5m (15'3”) rest of the
structures varies from 3m to 12m high.
- Instead, there are 81 pillars that run across
the structure at different points.

It took three years and five months to

complete the construction, working with a
team of 55 agencies and more than 7000
workers."

DOOR, WINDOW AND COLUMN DETAIL

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE
VISHALAKSHI MANTAP
FLOOR: 6 FEATURES:
ENTRANCE: 3 - lot of openings are provided.
PILLAR: 81 - Maximum use of colors like beige, brown,
SHAPE: CIRCULAR white, and off-white.
CAPACITY: 1000 - Design integration with the landscape.
USE: MULTI-PURPOSE - Lotus symbol utilized for the evolution of the
1. YOGA concept In various spaces.
2. SATSANG - Lighting plays an important role In every
3. KNOWLEDGE space.
4. HAVAN - Natural lighting and ventilation are
5. MEDITATION additional factors that provide a peaceful
atmosphere.

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE
YAGNA SHALA
A residential building outside which the Novratrl
festival is held each year. The Tone Is a special
VISHALAKSHI MANTAP form of poop (warship). practiced in India since
ancient times. It is performed on auspicious
occasions or prior to me undertaking an
Important project, in order to invoke the
blessings of various Gods and Goddesses. So
YAGNA SHALA
literally Yagnashala means a holy place where
the yagna Is performed or practiced.

Yagyashala. located on the downhill slope in

AMPHITHEATERE front of the Vishala Cafe is a theatre style
auditorium that can seat up to 7000 people.

Many a times, satsangs, pujas and other events

are held here. The Navaratri puja, which is one
of the most prominent events in the ashram, is
conducted at the Yagyashala.

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ART OF LIVING ASHRAM, BANGLORE
1.ENTRY
• PROGRAMME AND SPACES 2.SECURITY CABIN
3.RECEPTION
4.LUGGAGE AREA
5.SHUTTEL AREA
6.AMPHITHEATRE
7.GARDEN
8.LOCKER ROOM
9.CAFE
10.SERVICE ROOM
11.AYURVEDA STORE
12.LOUNDRY
13.ACCOMODATION
14.MEDITATION HALL
15.AUDIO ROOM
16.ASHRAM ENQUIRY
17.KITCHEN & DINING
18.GENERAL STORE
19.FRUIT SHOP
20.MARRIGE HALL
21.KUTIR
22. GAUSHALA
23.AYURVEDIC
HOSPITAL
24.AYURVEDIC
COLLAGE
25.SCHOOL
26.HOSTEL
27.GURUKUL
28.MANTAP (VM)
29.OPEN MEDITION
AREA
30.WATER BODY
31.SERVICES
32.VAIDIC DHRMA
OFFICE
33.LANDSCAPE
34.RESEARCH CENTRE
35.YOGA HALL
36.TEMPLE
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OSHO INTERNATIONL ASHRAM, PUNE

OSHO INTERNATIONL ASHRAM, PUNE

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OSHO INTERNATIONL ASHRAM, PUNE

• LOCATION: 17, 1st Ln, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

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OSHO INTERNATIONL ASHRAM, PUNE

• INTRODUCTION: The Osho International Meditation Centre (OIMC)

located in the city of Pune in India is a campus described as a high class
life with thousands of visitors annually. The center has become a prime
attraction for visitors who are interested in the preaching and ideologies
of Osho. It is one of the largest growing spiritual centers in the world with
an attraction of two hundred thousand visitors per annum. The resort for
meditation and yoga offers various techniques to be free of stress and
strain of worldly life.
• The resort is a major hub for people looking to de-stress from their busy
lives. It’s a commune for people to share, learn, and explore different No. Of Visitor per month
forms of meditation, martial arts, and spirituality.
• Meditation, according to him, has all the space, the whole of existence
available. There is no effort to concentrate on anything, there is no effort
to contemplate (meditate) about anything. The basic concept was The
brooding, black pyramidal forms conceived by Hafeez contractor were
radically different from anything he had done before, the design for the
commune being a simple cluster of four buildings, relying on form and
color for impact. The pyramids act both as a perceptive experience and
as a symbol. Black embodies all the colors, harnesses cosmic energy, and
the pyramid is the most stable form. If these all-black pyramids suggest
rising energy and an indrawn meditative posture, then the blue-tinted
glass windows and skylights symbolize enlightenment Blue is the first color
No. Of Visitor During different festival
one perceives enlightenment.

• LOCATION: Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

• TYPE OF INSTITUTE: International Yoga Centre
• FOUNDER BY: Rajneesh (Osho)
• ARCHITECT: Hafeez Contractor
• PURPOSE: Yoga And Meditation
• AREA: 32 acres
• BUILT IN: 1970
• TIME: 7Am – 6Pm

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• ASHRAM MASTER PLAN
CONCEPT: One of the major teachings of Osho is silence that can
be achieved through meditation. Man’s speech, actions and
dialogues are related to observe that silence. The building was
designed to express this principle of silence.

PHILOSOPHY: One of Osho’s philosophies is the joy of silence and

nature. The planning and design of the resort complex bond to this
ideology by creating fluid interactions among a many more of
green open spaces, shaded walkways, and closed spaces; the
walkways leading to numerous spots within the garden where
people can enjoy solitude.

PLANNING: The resort campus is designed as a commune

consisting of various spaces like the meditation hall, cafes,
multiversity, guest houses within the fringes of the Zen garden,
green-shaded walkways, pools, and parks. The entire complex is
strewn with symmetrical pyramid-shaped blocks.

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SITE ZONING
• ZONE 1: It consists of the auditorium hall, shopping
galleria, and guest house.
• ZONE 2: It consists of an administration block, club, and
recreational hall
• ZONE 3: It consists of workshops, Multiversity, Halls,
accommodation rooms, guest house, overlooking the Zen
gardens.
• Cafes and eating areas are distributed In Zone 1. 2 and 3.
The entire built forms In elegant block color are
surrounded by beautiful lush green picturesque setting
with waterfalls, water bodies, statues of tropical Buddha
and gardens thus forming paradise an on earth.

MATERIAL
• The walls were made of brick which were cladded with
kota stone.
• Marble was the main material used in the ashram.
• The purpose to use marble was to keep the surroundings
cool.
• The color of the pyramid is black. The reason behind it is
to stop people from distracting while meditating.

DESIGN LANGUAGE
• In the ashram mainly black , gray and green colors have
been used The reason behind using this color was that the
people coming there for meditation do not get distracted
seeing different colors in the surroundings

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OSHO AUDITORIUM:
• The vast soundproof pyramid, with space for thousand people to sit
together, may well be the only one of its size in the whole world which is
used for meditation.
• To go inside you need to walk over a bridge, and it seems as if the
structure itself is emerging out of the water this is to remind you to “drop
your mind” before entering.
• The Area of the meditation block: 1400 sq. m
• Area of central hall: 950 sq. m

OSHO MULTIVERSITY:
• He largest center in the world for personal growth processes. Guests can
also learn new life-skills tools to take home that will help remain relaxed
even in the busiest of workaday environments.
• There is a stunning selection of individual sessions and classes to nourish
your body, mind and soul as well as longer workshops, courses and
professional trainings.

BUDDHA GROVE:
• The big open-air expanse of marble, known as Buddha Grove and
surrounded by tall bamboo trees, provides the space for a number of
classes like dance.

CAFETARIA:
• The cafeteria block is pleasantly located overlooking the swimming pool
and teerth park, which serves veg food of various countries.

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• OSHO TEERTH:
• The Osho Teerth, also known as Nulla Park, has a garden expanding five hectares. It is designed as the elegant style of
Japanese Zen garden.
• The park has a landscape architecture that comprises swimming lagoon, rock gardens, decorated wooden pathways
and artificial waterfalls that enhance the spiritual environment.

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ACTIVITY AT 6:00 AM ACTIVITY AT 1:00 PM ACTIVITY AT 6:00 PM

• A maximum amount of crowd is seen • During the afternoon the devotees • During the night time, the people
near the Osho Auditorium for the move on for lunch at the three get together in the community
early morning meditation. canteens. These places are hugely place and the crowd increases near
• Some crowd is seen near the garden dense during this time. the canteens for the dinner.
area where people move out for the • This time also experiences huge • People start moving around the
morning exercises and yoga. traffic inflow to the site as the gate streets and talk and sit in the open
• By this time there is a substantial opens just before it. There is huge gardens to relax themselves and
increase in the crowd near the toilets traffic at the security check section discuss.
and bath area of dorms. and public relations at this time. • People start moving towards their
• During this time when the devotees • There is also a crowd seen near the allotted accommodation blocks to
rush in for their breakfast in the Buddha Plaza and other auditorium spend their personal/family time.
Canteen. pyramids for the meditation.

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AUROVILLE : MAITRY MANDIR, TAMIL NADU

AUROVILLE : MAITRY MANDIR, TAMIL NADU

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AUROVILLE : MAITRY MANDIR, TAMIL NADU

Location :Auroville,TamilNadu,India
'Mother's dwelling spot' - is located in the heart of the universal city of
Auroville, about 12 kilometers from Pondicherry.

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INTRODUCTION: It was built in 1968, The temple has emerged as a top

meditation destination over the last decade and has a footfall of around
one million individuals each year. The main temple, an amphitheater and
gardens compose the plan, which occupies an area of 22 acres.

ARCHITECT’S IDEOLOGY : The word 'Matrimandir' literally means 'Mother's Temple'.

The 'Mother‘ concept stands for the great evolutionary, conscious and intelligent
concept of Life, the Universal Mother, according to the teaching of Sri Aurobindo,
which seeks to help humanity step through the next stage of its evolutionary
adventure, the super mental consciousness, beyond its present limitations.

SITE CONTEXT: As it links the venue, the site chosen for this project acts good for
the nearest neighborhood, the town, and nature on the other side. From these
four gardens, the key guests, the Aurovilians, have so far not had any important
realizations.

• LOCATION: Auroville. Tamil Nadu.

• FOUNDER BY: Mirra Alfassa
• TYPE: House of Meditation, Peace.
• STARTED: 21 February 1971
• COMPLETED: February 2008
• AREA: 22 acres
• HEIGHT: 29m
• DIAMETER: 36m
• STRUCTURAL: Frame Structure
• ARCHITECT: The mother, roger anger
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THE INNER CHAMBER :

• The spacious Inner Chamber in the upper hemisphere of the structure is completely white, with white marble walls and
white carpeting.
• In the Centre, a pure crystal-glass globe suffuses a ray of electronically guided sunlight which falls on it through an
opening at the apex of the sphere The four pillars that support the structure of Matrimandir, and carry the Inner Chamber,
have been set at the four main directions of the compass.
• Maheshwari (South Pillar)
• Mahakall (North Pillar)
• Mahalakshmi (East Pillar)
• Mahasaraswati (West Pillar)

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THE GARDEN:

1. Existence
2. Consciousness
3. Bliss
4. Light
5. Life
6. Power
7. Wealth
8. Utility
9. Progress
10. Youth
11. Harmony
12. Perfection

There are twelve gardens surrounding the structure, converging

around It In the huge petal crown from which the Mairimandir
arises. In 1969, when discussing the gardens, the Mother
Indicated that they would have to be of such quality and
beauty that people visiting them would experience, physically
and concretely, the significance of each garden

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STRUCTURE DETAIL:

• The four pairs of sickle-shaped, 38m high reinforced

concrete piers are the principal load bearing
components of the superstructure. Every pair of piers has a
width of 2.1 m. Their thickness is 40 cm above ground level
and ranges from 40 cm below to 70 cm below. In 1980, in
the Matrimandir workshop, the steel framework of the
twin spiral ramps and, later, the construction crane were
made. That same year, they were mounted at their
respective locations.
• The building crane, erected in 1980, had to raise the
prefabricated concrete beams, each weighing half a
ton, into place. They all form the space-frame that gives
the spherical shape of the Matrimandir and supports its
outer shell and inner skin Using "lost" ferrocement shuttering,
the "nodes" which connect six beams together were
cast insitu.

THE GOLDEN DISCS:

• Disc frame: - Stainless steel tubes

• Disc material:- stainless steel sheet
• Gold leaf:- 28 gm of gold per
. 1000 leaves
• Leaf size:- 85 x 85 mm
• Total number of discs:- 1415
• Small convex discs: - 954
• Large concave discs:- 461
• Average diam. (large discs):- 2.3-meter
• Average diam. (small discs):- 1.5 meter

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THE MOTHER'S SYMBOL AND THE PETALS:

• The meditation rooms Inside the twelve stone-clad 'petals' surrounding

the Matrimandir carry the names and colors of the petals' In the
Mother's symbol

• Colors of Meditation Rooms

• Sincerity - light blue
• Peace - deep blue
• Equality - blue-violet
• Generosity - pure violet
• Goodness- reddish violet
• Courage - red
• Progress - orange-red
• Receptivity- orange
• Aspiration - orange yellow
• Perseverance- pale yellow
• Gratitude - pale green
• Humility - deep green

• The above-mentioned names and colors have been integrated into

the sequence of the meditation rooms which are being completed
inside each of the twelve petals surrounding the structure In the
following order

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LOTUS TEMPLE, DELHI

LOTUS TEMPLE, DELHI

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LOCATION: The temple was constructed in the village of Bahapur, kalkaji, in

south of New Delhi and to the west of Connaught place in Mandir Marg a
secluded area of busting centre of India’s capital.
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INTRODUCTION:
• The Lotus temple is due to its flower like shape. Lotus temple is also known
by the “BAHAI House of worship/ BAHAI FAITH”.
• The Temple are well known for their architectural splendor and the
temple constructed in Delhi is a continuation of this rich tradition.
• This is prominent attraction in Delhi.
• It was completed in 1986 and serves as the mother temple of the India
subcontinent. The temple structure like as the half open lotus flower,
afloat surrounded by its leaves.
• The temple is open to people of all cultures, faiths, and languages. It is
the symbol of a United India.
• On average, 8,000 to 10,000 people visit the Bahai House of Worship
each day. These visitors have admired its universal design in the form of a
lotus and have been fascinated by the Teachings of the Bah Faith,
especially its tenets of the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religions, and
the Oneness of Mankind.
• Built as per the modern architectural style, the Lotus temple represents
serenity, harmony, tranquility, and calm.
• This building represents the Baha'i faith or the Baha'i culture, an
independent world religion.

• Location: new Delhi, India.

• Architectural style: Expressionist
• Completed: 13 November 1986
• Opening: 24 December 1986
• Height: 34.27 meters (112.4 ft)
• Diameter: 70 meters (230 ft)
• Architect: Fariborz Sabha
• Structural engineer: flint & Neill Seating
• capacity: 1300
• AREA: 1,05,000 sq.m.
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CONCEPT AND SITE PLANING:

• Fariborz Sahba developed the project for the temple inspired

conceptually by this flower which symbolizes purity and cleanliness in
Hindu tradition.
• This concept had to be converted into defined geometric forms, such
as spheres, cylinders, toroid's and cones, which were translated into
equations and later used as a base for the structural analysis and
engineering plans.
• The resulting geometry was so complex that the plans for the temple
took two and a half years to complete.
• Lotus flower signifies purity and peace. This symbol gives a modem and
contemporary form in the structure of the temple drawing into its
sanctum, the people from different races, cultures, and religions from
all around the world. The building follows the form of the lotus petals
and the pond signifies the water body that the lotus grows in.

TOPOGRAPHY:

• The Lotus Temple site is sloping down

naturally towards north east direction.
• The level difference between n-e and
s-w is about 10.0m
• There are natural contours as well as
manmade contours in the form of
grass slope.
• The temple is built on the highest area
of the site.

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PLANING:

• Its external structure is formed of 27 giant marble petals which

envelope the interior space, respecting the circular alignment of Baha'i
architecture.
• The interior has a capacity of 2500 people. It is accessed via nine
bridges that cross nine ponds surrounding the temple and provide
access to nine doors.
• The doorways lead to a central area that reaches 40 meters in height,
though shows no visible supports.
• The temple is surrounded by gardens and its location in the center of
the ponds creates the impression of a giant lotus flower floating on the
water. Along with the nine ponds around the temple and the gardens,
the area occupied by the Lotus Temple is 105,000 sq.m.
• The external covering of white marble ensures the building is visible
from a distance and shines with the rays of the sun, turning violet at
sunset.
PLAN

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MATERIALS:

• The temple Is constructed from marble, cement, and sand. The 27 petals were clad with marble from Rajasthani Macron.
• the dolomite clay is from the mines of AIwar, near Delhi, and the white silica sand is from Jaipur.
• The structure Is cement and is combined with the pre-fabricated pieces. also, cement. of the fluted petals.
• The Inner surface of all the shells have a uniform, bush-hammered, exposed concrete surface with architectural patterns
• For the inner leaves, these pattern were formed out of radial and vertical planes intersecting the surface of torus.
• For the outer and entrance leaves, and the interior dome, the patterns were formed out of longitudes and latitudes of
sphere.
• The Lotus Temple structure formwork was designed in a manner that timber joist support the panel instead of the regular
pattern of the structural steel supporting members of the structural steel supporting members of the space frame.

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CONCLUSION:

• Lightening and Natural ventilation used in the building.

• The structure of lotus temple is very typical and complex.
• High standard of quality demanded at the time of construction.
• The work is very innovative so the skills worker and labor used at the time of construction.
• The complete structure is both Architectural and Engineering point of view Wonderful and Marvel.

SITE PHOTOS:

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COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDY
ART OF LIVING OSHO INTERNATIONL AUROVILLE : MAITRY LOTUS TEMPLE, DELHI
ASHRAM, BANGLORE ASHRAM, PUNE MANDIR, TAMIL NADU

LOCATION Bangalore, Karnataka Pune, Maharashtra Auroville. Tamil Nadu new Delhi, India

SITE AREA 65 acres 32 acres 22 acres 25 acres

FOUNDER BY Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Rajneesh (Osho) Mirra Alfassa National Spiritual
Assembly
CONNECTIVITY It is in 10 km approximant 2 km from pune about 10 km north of 500 meter of kalkaji
from Yelachanahalli railway station Pondicherry town mandir metro station
metro station

ARCHITECTURAL Spatial planning in site One of the major The 'Mother‘ concept stands for the Lotus flower signifies purity
level except the industrial teachings of Osho is great evolutionary, conscious and and peace. This symbol gives
CHARACTER intelligent concept of Life, the a modem and contemporary
zone and the importance silence that can be
Universal Mother, according to the form in the structure of the
given to landscape to achieved through teaching of Sri Aurobindo, which temple drawing into its
achieve peaceful meditation. The building seeks to help humanity step sanctum, the people from
ambience within the site. was designed to express through the next stage of its different races, cultures, and
this principle of silence. evolutionary adventure, the super religions from all around the
mental consciousness, beyond its world.
present limitations.

OPEN SPACE The new amphitheater. The big open-air expanse There are twelve gardens The Lotus Temple site is sloping
with its lotus-shaped of marble, known as surrounding the structure, down naturally towards north
east direction.
marble stage. a 2,000 Buddha Grove and converging around It In
The level difference between
plus seating capacity surrounded by tall the huge petal crown n-e and s-w is about 10.0m
and the beautiful bamboo trees, provides from which the There are natural contours as
Vlshalakshl Mantap to an the space for a number Mairimandir arises. well as manmade contours in
enchanting backdrop, Is of classes like Tai Chi. the form of grass slope.
the ideal venue for
ashram Satsang's. Yoga.
Navratri and cultural
events.

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COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDY
ART OF LIVING OSHO INTERNATIONL AUROVILLE : MAITRY LOTUS TEMPLE, DELHI
ASHRAM, BANGLORE ASHRAM, PUNE MANDIR, TAMIL NADU

MATERIAL BRICK , RCC , WOOD, MARBLE,BRICK,CLAY,TILE, STEEL FRAMEWORK, MARBLE, CEMENT, SAND,
STONE WOOD, KOTA STONE PREFABRICATED CLAD WITH MARBLE FROM
CONCRETE BEAMS, RAJASTHANI MACRON
FERROCEMENT, SS SHEET
SITE ANALYSIS

VISUAL

INFERENCES -The purpose of -To study different -The environment, as -Lightening and Natural
choosing this project architectural spaces well as our relationship ventilation used in the
was to explore all of -To study outdoor and with nature, are building.
-The structure of lotus
the spaces and indoor connection important temple is very typical and
activities that are -To study consideration complex.
useful in the mental daily activities. -Also landscape -High standard of quality
healing process. demanded at the time of
construction.

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BASIC PROGRAMME

Physical exercise Nature therapy Meditation

1. Spatial requirements 1. Nature therapy 1. Open monitoring meditation

2. Main hall: free plan flexible 2. Horticulture therapy 2. Focused meditation
3. Changing room 3. Animal assisted therapy Zen meditation (breath)
4. Store 4. Physical exercise in a natural Transcendental meditation
5. Acoustic: silence preferred environment (mantra)
6. Ventilation: natural, cross 5. Involvement in conservation Chakra meditation
ventilation activities 3. Reflective meditation
7. Illumination: natural, indirect light, COLOUR THERAPY 4. Creative meditation
avoid glare, light courtyard 5. Heart centered meditation
8. Material: warm, soft color for easy
in attaining concentration and
comfortable feel.

• MANTAP
• ACCOMMODATION
• FOOD AREA
• OPEN SPACE
Amphitheatre
Sitting Area
Water Body
Land Scape
Silent Garden
Teertha Garden
• AMENITIES
• SWIMIMNG POOL

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SITE IDENTIFICATION
WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE TO SITUATE A SPIRTUAL CENTER :

• The center location should be away from the city life, aloof.
• Very close to nature preferably hilly areas or nearby rivers.
• The site should lie in a peaceful area where a person can
connect to his inner soul easily.
• the place is a tourist attraction that would be better for the
center.
• Site connectivity and approach surrounding transportation
services that make more easy to reach to site

WHY GOA?

• Goa is well known for tourism

• Goa state is situated along the west
coast of India touching the Arabian
Sea.
• Being in the tropical zone and near
the Arabian Sea, the climate of Goa is
warm and humid for most of the year.
• It is during the monsoon that Goa is at
its most beautiful - with greenery
sprouting all around.

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