Wood Carvings of Havali Temple 002
by Lingfai Leung
Title
Wood Carvings of Havali Temple 002
Artist
Lingfai Leung
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
This is another shot of the wood carving at Havali Temple at BAPS Temple in Toronto. I love the carved elephant pointing at the blue sky.
Haveli - Intricately hand-carved in Burmese teak, the Haveli reflects the traditional wooden courtyard craftsmanship of India. The word Haveli refers to a majestic mansion (often royal courts), which was popular in India during the 17th century. The Haveli's beautiful architecture begins with hundreds of figures of musicians, poets and dancers carved into the portico, welcoming all visitors in traditional Indian manner. The entrance lobby features a richly hand-carved wooden foyer that opens into a magnificent courtyard with soaring wooden columns and panels. Hundreds of dancing peacocks, delicate lotus flowers and royal elephants beckon in greeting. The carpets are uniquely designed to compliment the carvings. The building serves as a place of worship for the Hindu community and a place of inspiration for all visitors. The Haveli is an architectural masterpiece with breathtaking intricacy not previously seen in Canada.
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