The new Parliament building’s Karma Gate now has a replica of Konark Chakra, one of the 24 enormous stone wheels that made up the “sun chariot” at the Sun Temple in Odisha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the structure on Sunday. The three primary entrances to the new structure are Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar. At the right side of the new Parliament’s ceremonial gate is a massive bronze copy of the famed Konark Sun Temple wheel, complete with all of its complex decorations. BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahatab stated, “It is installed on the right side of the ceremonial gate through which the President would arrive to give an address at the commencement of the budget session.
He said that sandstone carvings of the animals Garud (eagle), Gaj (elephant), Ashva (horse), and Maggar (crocodile) had also been placed at the entrances to the new structure. “It has been written there that the installation of elephants and horses has been inspired from Odisha as these adorn the entrance to Sun Temple and Jagannath Temple in Puri,” the speaker continued. Additionally, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan uploaded a photo of themselves together along with the caption, “The new Parliament is the best example of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.” The core of Odisha’s rich cultural legacy may be found in the temple of democracy. This wheel, which was modelled by the Konark Sun Temple’s wheel and stands for vitality, skill, and advancement, is a glorious representation of India.
The inside of the structure is richly decorated with traditional Indian symbols, customs, and culture. According to Indian Express, about 70% of the art that will decorate the walls of the new building has already been commissioned. The other 30% will be sourced over the following two months.
It showcases reproductions of each state’s World Heritage Sites and depicts its major festivals in paintings, frescoes, or digitally adapted versions. Sangeet Gallery, Sthapatya Gallery, and People’s Wall are the three galleries that are accessible to the general public. Famous musicians like Ustad Bismillah Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Vidwan N Ramani, and Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma have donated their instruments to the Sangeet Gallery to display the depth of the nritya, gayan, and vadya traditions of India. These musicians also asked for donations from their families. The People’s Wall has paintings by 75 female grassroots artists and displays traditional and tribal customs, while the Shilpa Gallery displays handicrafts from every Indian state.
