Shri Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India
Shri Adi Shankaracharya (8th cent. CE in Kaladi, Kerala) was a Spiritual
Guru, philosopher and theologian. His works had a strong impact on the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.
He founded four ‘Math’ which are believed to have helped in the historical
development, revival and propagation of Advaita Vedanta.
Site Area : 8 Acres Including Udhyaan
Builtup Area: 30,000 SF
Services : Feasibility Study, Programming, Masterplanning, Building Design - Architecture, MEPF Engineering, Civil & Structure Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Exhibit Design, PMC, Detailed Project Report (DPR)
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The existing temple axis
deviates from the NS
Orientation towards NW.
The proposed Samadhi Axis is deviated further towards west, and approximately aligns with NW-SE Axis.
Vision
To re-establish Shri Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi, as a spiral of life everyone goes through to achieve enlightenment
Design Drivers
To re-establish Shri Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi, as a spiral of life everyone goes through to achieve enlightenment
Hindu Symbolism
Design inspired by drawing symbolism from Mandala, the circle of life The Design tries to be a contemplation journey for pilgrims, make them look inwards into ‘Atman’. Design helps pilgrims to immerse into an inward journey.
Spiral of Life
The Samadhi is submerged and does not over power main temple, while allowing backdrop of Majestic Himalayan Mountain. The design is also inspired by ‘spiral of life’ and allows for transformative experience to pilgrims.
Drawing inspiration from Shri
Yantra for creating steps
around central sculpture
It is believed that Shri Adi Guru Shankaracharya was seen last at Kedarnath Temple, when he was 32. He took a Samadhi behind the Temple.
Circulation Diagrams
Entering Samadhi
Entry and Exit from Sanctum
Exiting Samadhi
Section through Temple Plaza and Samadhi Sanctum
Night View of Shri Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sanctum with ambient lighting
Samadhi is mesmorising in all seasons
Inner Sanctum of Samadhi after first snow fall post completion of project
Samadhi Exterior with Kedarnath Temple in frame, after first snow fall post competition of project
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