Producer: Peuli Bakshi
The Ambani family announced the inauguration of 14 new temples in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to mark the highly anticipated pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
The temple complex features intricately carved pillars, sculptures depicting various deities, fresco-style paintings.
The architectural elements are inspired by generations of artistic heritage, designed to emphasize India's rich cultural and spiritual identity.
The temple art, crafted by skilled sculptors using traditional techniques and methods, highlights the remarkable talents of local artisans.
A video of the construction, captioning it as ‘An Auspicious Beginning’, was shared by the social media handles of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC).
Several artisans from different communities and different religions are involved in the construction of these 14 temples, an artisan said in the video.
It seems as if the entire nation has come together to be a part of this auspicious event and make it a success, he added.
This initiative underscores the vision of the founder and chairperson of NMACC, Nita Ambani, who aims to preserve and promote Indian heritage.
In the video, an artisan told Nita Ambani that the temple walls consists of paintings and sculptors of idols, based on the ancient Shadanga principles of art.
Nita Ambani also interacted with the public at the construction site and told them that she is sure everybody will enjoy worshipping in those temples.
Images: Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (Instagram)