Friday, November 5, 2010

Santhigiri Parnasala… a Markana Marble Magic




Santhigiri Parnasala… a Markana Marble Magic

The Santhigiri Ashram Parnasala dedication was held at Santigiri Asram in Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Newly erected Parnasala at Santhigiri Ashram, Trivandrum is a fabulous architectural wonder in the figure of a blossoming sallow lotus. The 91-ft- high monument built of pristine white Makrana marble is the final resting place of the Ashram's founder Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru. Santhigiri Ashram Parnasala is considering to be the “icon of World harmony”. President Pratibha Patil dedicated to humanity the magnificent lotus-shaped Parnasala at the Santhigiri Ashram on September 12, 2010.
Describing the Guru as a great creative thinker who believed in a casteless humanity based on strong family ideals. The Parnasala signify the Gurus message of collective peace and alliance. The lotus-shaped Parnasala is a befitting honor to Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, who always said the religion he believed is that of love, lenience and sorority.In his life time he spread the message of compassion and sought to make a society in which citizens could reside serenely, performing their duties with earnestness. He assumed that between human beings, there can be no bias on basis of caste, faith or category. He taught his followers the significance of working together for peace, family welfare and divine growth.
The Ashram is situated in the southern-most Indian state of Kerala. Santhigiri Ashram was established in 1968 by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru. Santhigiri Ashram, located in calm jade environment looped by mountains at Pothencode, 21 km north of Kerala’s capital city Thiruvananthapuram, serves as the pivot of a ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ (Guru-Disciple lineage) instituted by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru as per celestial Revelation.