Seva Teerth inspired by Chalukyan temples in Karnataka, Buddhist stupas

Seva Teerth the new Prime Ministers Office PMO draws architectural influences from the temples of Karnataka dating back to the reign of Chalukyas and Buddhist stupasThe Seva Teerth complex inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will also house the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Security Council Secretariat besides the PMOClad in white and red sandstone the buildings trace their referencing material traditions to historic Indian civic and institutional architecture officials saidThis palette lends the structure a dignified durable and timeless quality while anchoring it within a recognisable cultural contextMetalclad domes inspired by Buddha stupas are introduced as contemporary accent elements providing visual prominence while ensuring durability and ease of maintenanceThe entrance portal draws inspiration from the stone screenwork of Chalukyan temples dating back to the 11th13th centuries while the floral stone motif is derived from squarebased geometric patterns traditionally found in temple panelsAfter inaugurating Seva Teerth Modi garlanded a statue of Lord Ganesha in the PMO and signed files to approve important proposals targeted at the welfare of women farmers youth and vulnerable citizensThe shift came on February 13 a day that marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as Indias modern capital in 1931PM Modi mentioned another significance of the day He said everyone is witnessing the creation of a new history and February 13 is becoming a witness to a new beginning in Indias journey of developmentThe scriptures have accorded great importance to Vijaya Ekadashi On this day any resolve with which one moves forward is sure to bring victoryToday we are all entering the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan with the resolve to build a developed India The divine blessing to be victorious in our goal is with us he said Jali screens are integrated along the facade to filter natural daylight into office spaces throughout the dayBeyond their environmental function these screens reinterpret a traditional Indian architectural device that balances light ventilation and privacy contributing both climatic performance and cultural continuity to the designThe carved stone plinth band is inspired by the base mouldings of the 12thcentury Chennakeshava temple at Belur in Karnatakas Hassan districtThe design features a continuous horizontal band of repetitive floral and geometric motifs simplified and proportioned for contemporary application while retaining the essence of traditional stone craftsmanshipThe prime minister also inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 which accommodate several ministries including the finance defence health and family welfare corporate affairs education culture law and justice information and broadcasting agriculture and farmers welfare chemicals and fertilisers and tribal affairsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever