Top 7 Facts You Didn't Know About Kalki Dham Temple
By Jasreet Kaur20, Feb 2024 11:09 AMjagranjosh.com
Kalki Dham Temple
Kali Yuga is considered an age of darkness in Hindu belief, where wrong prevail. Kalki's role is to restore justice and usher in a new era of truth known as Satya Yuga. Tap to learn top facts about Uttar Pradesh’s Kalki Dham Temple!
Five-acre area
The new Kalki Dham Temple is being built on a big five-acre area and will take about five years to finish. It's made of the same pink stone as other famous temples.
How It is Being Built
It will feature a 108-foot-tall tower and 68 unique locations for visitors to explore. The temple is being constructed without the use of iron or steel for its frames. Instead, they're using traditional methods.
Lord Kalki Idol Making
According to Mahabharata, when Lord Kalki comes to take over the darkness, he'll get a white horse from Lord Shiva and a sword from Lord Parshuram. The idol makers keep these details in mind while making the idol.
Know The Story
Lord Kalki is Lord Vishnu's final incarnation. According to Kali Yuga, he is expected to return in the future to make corrections when the world is in need. It is his responsibility to restore order.
No steel or iron
The builders are not using iron or steel. Rather, the same pink stone that is used in other well-known temples is being used. It resembles traditionally building things.
When Will the Temple be finished?
The construction process will take five years. There will be ten sanctums in this temple, with statues representing Lord Vishnu's ten incarnations.
Kalki’s Importance
Kalki's main job is to bring back goodness and truth when things are not so good (Kali Yuga). It's believed that he will fight the demon and bring Satya Yuga.