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Fast Facts:
When it was laid: 1908
Location: 15 kilometers from Agra
Nature of the architecture: Temple-Gurudwara-Vihara-mosque
General Introduction:
The Dayalbagh gardens in the suburbs of Agra houses the mausoleum
of Shri Shiv Dayal Singh also known as Huzur Soamiji Maharaj.
The Dayalbagh Gardens are the headquarters of the Radhasoami
religious group, founded by Shri Shiv Dayal Singh in 1861.
History:
The construction of the Dayalbagh Gardens began in 1908. But
the construction of this splendid piece of architecture still
continues. Dayalbagh Gardens also known as the "garden
of the supreme lord" is an important pilgrimage site. Devotees
throng this holy edifice in droves. The Dayalbagh Gardens are
also the headquarters of the Radhasoami sect, founded by Shri
Shiv Dayal Singh in 1861. Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Buddhist
elements are well integrated into the Radhasoami sect. Shri
Shiv Dayal Singh revered as Soamiji Maharaj by his followers
founded the Radhasoami sect. He was an eclectic religious guru
and a connoisseur of arts. His liberal principles are apparent
in the structure of the Radhasoami memorial where he is worshipped.
The beautiful marble structure under construction is likely
to be completed over the next few decades. It is regarded as
another version of the Taj Mahal.
Features:
The building is still under construction. Work has been going
on over more than 100 years. Shri Shiv Dayal Sahib, the founder
of the Radhasoami sect is worshipped here. You can experience
the ongoing construction of this mammoth piece of marble architecture
by local artisans and stone cutters. This splendid memorial
is adorned in Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Buddhist principles.
This gallant architecture is an exquisite mix of temple, gurudwara,
vihara and mosque. The grand memorial made purely of white marble
is 110 feet high and is firmly held by huge pillars. The stone
carvings on colored marble are an inimitable feature of the
Dayalbagh Gardens. You can marvel at the inlaid semi-precious
stones in pietra-dura style on the inner walls. This architectural
marvel is envisioned as a grand temple in future.
Don't Miss:
The structure is an electric mix of temple, gurudwara, vihara
and mosque. The inimitable style of this grand memorial lies
in its intricate stone carvings on colored marble.
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Gardens. The architectural marvels of Agra are worth a visit.
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