Synopsis of Unity Temple

1. Introducti Introduction on The is a monotheistic monotheistic religion which emphasizes emphasizes the spiritual spiritual unity of all humankind.Three core principles establish a basis for Bahá'í teachings and doctrine: the unity of  God, that there is only one God who is the source of all creation; the unity of religion, that all major religions religions have the same spiritual source and come from the same God; and the unity of  humanity, that all humans have been created equal, coupled with the unity in diversity, that diversity of race and culture are seen as worthy of appreciation and acceptance. Unity temple will be the practical manifestation of this thought evolved through study of different religions and through extensive use of spiritual science.

2. Problem statement statement Unity temple will be basically basically a place to meditate I.e to connect connect with self consciousness. consciousness. Meditation Meditation is the awareness of the living moment. In that awareness awareness neither past nor future is possible. possible. The meditative meditative experience experience seeks to bring a stillness stillness of the mind even if the body is in action. This thesis deals with spirituality spirituality and meditation as a concept, concept, not as an act. It is an experiment to test the contribution of physical spaces to the inner journey of a being. The precinct will include areas like Visitor center, Exhibition area, Yoga hall, workshop centers which will compliment the temple structure. structure. Spaces will be designed such that the whole precinct will be an place of tranquility tranquility and peace.

3. Aim Aim A temple of light expressing a faith of inclusion will be poised to become an architectural landmark in India. Set within the footh foothills ills of  Krishna   Krishna valley just valley just beyond the metropolis of Pune in the serene view of Panchgani, the temple will act as an invitation for spiritual contemplation and architectural pilgrimage.

4. Objective Objective    

To study various forms of religion and spiritual energy associated with forms and its practical implementation in design project. To study and implement the fundamental design elements (like light, ventilation, acoustics and thermal comfort) that positively impact building environment. To study scared geometry and its importance in architecture. To experiment with structural dynamics of structure and create something which is not only a structure but a monument.

5. Scope and limitations 

The project shall deal with the areas like meditation center , yoga area, visitor center , exhibition center etc. The religion associated with this is just for the sake of practicality of  project and does not suppress or supports any religion or creed.

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The main aim of thesis will be to design The unity temple and prominent areas, o ther ancillary facilities like cafeteria, residential area, etc. shall be provided but focus shall remain on temple design. The project shall also stress upon the Landscape design which will include gardens, pedestrian plazas , walkways etc as a part of project.

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6. Symbolism in architecture and Sacred Geometry Humans, owing to their communicating nature, decipher and deduct meaning from all that they do and see or experience in their everyday life. As people express their spatial needs in physical settings, they also communicate spatially for it is a truism that architecture communicates by directing the knowledge and ideas that works behind its genesis.The mental images created in the receptors; as in any other form of communication, enables them to derive meaning for them. Sacred symbols are the symbols which are able to convey and merge intangible and supernatural rays of truth into single graphic images that take us to a point of knowing without using our cognitive skills. It can transform consciousness, behaviors, understanding, and well being.

7. Case study     

Matri Mandir, Auroville Pondicherry Lotus temple, Delhi Bahai temple, Chile Isha yoga center, Coimbatore Cathedral of Brasilia, Brazil