Sant Tarachand - Star Monument, Dinod

Star Monument, Dinod

Holy Samādhi of Tarachand ji Maharaj is given a shape of Star monument. The star monument was completed in four years by Param Sant Huzur Kanwar Saheb ji Maharaj.

Star monument houses the holy Samādhi of Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj called 'Bade Maharaj ji', by his followers. This building is situated in the Radha Swami Satsang bhawan Complex, Dinod, about 10 km from Bhiwani, Haryana.

Its foundation was laid on October 1, 1997 by Param Sant Huzur Kanwar Saheb ji Maharaj. The monument is a hexagonal pyramid, with its six sides being in the shape of star, as Bade Maharaj ji's first name 'Tara' means a star. Each side measures about 101 feet from the base built on a raised platform measuring about 6 feet. Out of the six, three alternative sides are covered in white marble while the other three in blue Italian glass capable of bearing extreme climatic conditions. A unique thing about the design of this building is that it doesn't have pillars or columns to support itself. The three walls of the Samādhi have prominent stars on them while inside the holy Samādhi there are infinite sparkling and twinkling stars.It seems as if they are scattering the light of divine glory of their eternal offspring friend, Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj. Ventilation and cooling techniques are traditional. Fresh air when passes over the fountains is cooled and enters the Samādhi through openings and is expelled through vents at the top. During the humid season, the exhaust fans recycle the air.

The Samādhi is constructed on a rectangular platform in the center. The statue of Bade Maharaj ji is erected near the western wall. Apart from this, there are six paintings depicting the life of Bade Maharaj ji on the six corners of the Samādhi. The marble slippers placed on lotus flower near the Samādhi symbolizes the holy feet of Bade Maharaj ji.

Different flowers, green grass, wonderful fountains and marble paths of milky white, black and yellow colours around the Samādhi and at the three entrances present a marvellous picture. Stars have been constructed inside of the boundary wall. In the middle of each star, a moon is engraved depicting the name of Bade Maharaj ji. Every evening, the gardens come alive in a burst of dazzling illumination and fountains. It can perfectly be called a 'celestial garden'. The garden houses a small hut on the right side in which Maharaj ji used to meditate. It is the most important place of meditation of Bade Maharaj ji which has the memories of his life. There is a holy well on the left side, the water of which relieves the trusting followers from many diseases. The well is an imperishable treasure which recollects memories of this life. There are three stairs, one towards the main entrance gate and other two towards the exit gates. There are fountains at 5 places in the garden. Two round fountains are on both sides of the main entrance. The rest three are on the raised platform in between each stairs around the Samādhi.

On the right side from the entrance gate there is a man made waterfall in the north-eastern corner, made up of mountain shaped stones. The water flowing from it leaves a mesmerizing effects on the minds of visitors.

The celestial garden, the massive star shaped white structure, a small hut, innovative designed holy well, water flowing from waterfall makes it a fascinating place. the three gateways are richly embellished.