What a busy week…. 6 subcontractors working harmoniously to make it all happen! The cupola arrived on Monday and will be installed after the tile dome is completed. Concrete was poured inside the Mandir, at steps into the lower crypt and into the block walls at Swamiji’s Garden. The dome was readied for tile and the exterior walls readied for … Read More

All the final touches have been made to the domes for water proofing – after 4 layers of various materials…. now the fun begins with tiles going on next week. The interior rough-ins for the radiant floor and electrical are complete and the stone wall outside Swami’s apartment is taking shape. The final finishes will take a couple of months, … Read More

This week was exciting as rain was in the forecast and the roof was yet to be waterproofed! It was completed by the end of the day on Thursday and the rains come Thursday night… although it was only a tenth of an inch, we were all happy with the precipitation and the waterproof roof. The wood framing is nearing … Read More

In the past week the windows were installed and the roof made ready to receive water proofing and then tile. The two arched windows were installed as well as the three large picture windows. The unobstructed view is simply awesome! The interior niches and light shelf were begun, and by the end of next week, all the wood framing will … Read More

The wood framing and detailing is continuing, including the base plinth and roof parapet. The site was graded and swales created to control rain runoff – positive affirmation! Next week the windows arrive and the wood work continues….

The domed roof was sheathed with plywood this week and it was quite a process bending the plywood and creating the perfect dome – but the boys nailed it (literally!) zyhe interior of the Mandir is beginning to feel like a special place. On Tuesday, at Jyotish’s birthday party, many people toured the space and several said they could already … Read More

The week saw final grading around all the completed retaining walls and a continuation of framing. The soffit overhang was constructed and the canted fascia installed. The domed roof is looking better each day as the details around it are enhanced.

The was great progress this week on completing the retaining walls. All the blocks were put into place on both the east and west sides of the Mandir, and gravel back-fill was placed behind the walls. The new landscape areas around the Mandir are beginning to take shape, and the building is nestling into it’s final location. The roof framing … Read More

Another eventful week as the wall framing continued and the arched glu-lam beams were erected. These beams create the framework for the dome and the iconic shape of the Mandir. All the beams went up without a hitch – great job by the carpenter crew! The foundation walls were water-proofed and the wall sheathing was installed along with some arched … Read More

It was a busy and satisfying week as we poured the slabs on both the upper and lower levels, stripped the form boards off the foundation walls and began the framing!  Great job by the concrete specialists to get it all done on an incredibly hot day! The carpenters have taken over the site and are making it all come … Read More