Spreading over an area of 12,000 yards, Mukti dham is an electric crematorium
located in Ramnath para area on the banks of the river Nyari. What makes
this place special is that it is not just a place for cremation of dead
bodies, but something more. It was conceived by Architect Vinod Makhesana
who received the Journal of Indian Institute of Architects 2003 Award
for its design.
The entrance to the crematorium is known as the Pearl Gates. These
are carved out of Red stones by Orissa sculptors. The crematorium
has provisions for two electric pyres where the funeral proceedings are
carried out according to Hindu ideologies and customs but the pyre is
lit using electric supply. It also has a conventional crematorium where
wood logs are used for cremation.
Mukti Dham has a library which houses books on spiritual and religious
topics and can be read by the visitors. It has three Umbrella rest points
which shelter the visitors from heat and rain. The pillars of umbrella
rest points are decorated with statues of deities. Besides there are paintings
and sculptures which depict various mythological events. There are step
gardens in Mukti Dham which adds to the beauty of the place with its colourful
flowers and tender shrubs. The place also has an air-conditioned prayer hall
which can accommodate up to 200 people.
There is a Satsang Bhavan with statues of Lord Sri Krishna, Sri Ghansyam
Maharaj and Sri Mahavir Swami. There are 25 mini temples on the perimeter
of the Satsang Bhavan. The place also has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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