Visit of Saavira Kamba Temple and other places in context to the study tour" - BCA
Date: May 13, 2024
Brief Report on visit of Saavira Kamba Temple in context to the study tour, submitted by the students of BCA, Besant Women’s College, Mangaluru
The Saavira Kambada Temple (also known as the Thousand Pillars Temple) in Moodabidri, Karnataka, India, is a remarkable Jain temple with a rich history. We, the students of BCA, Besant Women’s College, Mangaluru, explored its architecture and compared it to modern practices:
- Historical Architecture:
Ø Date of Construction: Devaraya Wodeyar, a local lord, designed the temple originally around 1430 AD.
Ø The planning and design of the temple were probably completed by hand in the past, depending on the expertise of experienced artisans, customary knowledge, and locally available resources.
Ø The temple is home to one thousand pillars, each with an excellent carving featuring intricate detailing. Every pillar is unique. The temple construction is supported by these elaborately decorated pillars.
Ø Materials used the construction of the temple, are Stone and wood, in. The veranda's sloping copper-tiled roof was composed of wood, evoking images of Nepalese temple architecture.
Ø o Monolith Manasthambha: Adjacent to the temple is a 50-foot-tall monolith manasthambha that was constructed.
- Modern Architecture:
Ø Design technologies: These days, sophisticated technologies like AutoCAD (ACAD) are useful for architectural planning. Using computer-aided design tools, architects may produce intricate blueprints, three-dimensional models, and structural simulations.
Ø Materials and Techniques: Stone and other more contemporary materials are frequently combined to create modern temples. (such as reinforced concrete). The design is guided by structural engineering concepts.
Ø Efficiency and Precision: Accurate visualization, efficient planning, and precise measurements are made possible with ACAD. Architects are able to maximize energy efficiency, guarantee safety, and mimic the interaction of light with the structure.
Ø Aesthetics: Modern temples experiment with contemporary aesthetics in addition to incorporating traditional components. Architects strike a balance between aesthetics, symbolism, and utility.
Later, after the vidit of the Saavira Kamba, we proceeded to visit the Soans Farm, Moodbidri. This was a eco friendly Place we learnt about their guest house nad their products. Soans Farm has also diversified into Eco-tourism with guest houses in the lush green farm for those interested in nature, bird watching and study of the tropical rain-forest nearby.
The commercially available product in the farm are Pineapple, Coconut, Pepper, Mango, Guava, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mace, Vanilla, Banana, Rambutan, Mangosteen, Durian, Barbados cherry, Surinam cherry, Passion fruit, Cocoa, Bamboo, Jack fruit, Rangoon Cherry, Star apple, Star fruit, Rose apple, Custard apple, Egg fruit, Mulberry, Allspice, Clove, Cashew nut, Breadfruit, Butter fruit, Gooseberry, Yam, Arecanut, Coffee and different varieties of ornamental and fruit Plants. Processed pure juice of fruits is also available.
At Soans Farm Guest house with wake up call is given by by peacocks and other birds! Soans Farm does not cater food but they arrange for the same from outside. We wre offered free products like pineapple juice and dry pineapple packets which were reasonably priced.
Programme Outcome:
The students of BCA enjoyed the conducted trip as it was coupled with study and enjoyment. They could experience a great excitement and change to concentrate on their studies outside the 4 walls of a class room.
The study tour proved to be a catalyst to enhance their knowledge in IT.
They voiced their demand unitedly to have many more such study tours, to be conducted more frequently.
At the three places scheduled for the study tour, the students gained a lot of information and knowledge related to IT. The student could actually differentiate between the theoretical knowledge acquired and the actual usage practiced in the places scheduled for the study tour.
All the staff members of BCA comprising of Mr. Gopalkrishna A. Raikar, College Academic Advisor (CAA), HoD - BCA Ms. Naseera S, Ms. Siby M A, Ms. Keerthilakshmi T S, and Ms. Likhitha, accompanied the students of BCA. They provided timely help to the curious, inquisitive students by clarifying their doubts related to IT. They also monitored the safety and security issues for the students.
