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BBMP seeks public input on proposed 250m

Sky Deck Locations in Bengaluru

he Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara
TPalike (BBMP) seeks public input
on a proposed 250-meter sky deck at
Hemmigepura, one of several potential
sites. The Rs 500 crore project,
envisioned by Deputy Chief Minister
D K Shivakumar, aims to provide
panoramic city views, job opportunities,
and economic growth.
The sky deck will feature amenities
like food courts and play areas.
However, height restrictions near
airports limit options. Alternative
sites under consideration include
Hemmigepura, Bangalore University’s
Jnanabharati campus, and
Kommaghatta. officials. The public is invited to provide seven days.
“Hemmigepura’s excellent feedback on the proposed location via Shivakumar’s recent visit to New
connectivity to major routes and email (bbmpeepc3@gmail.com) or in- York’s Skydeck ‘The Edge’ hinted
scenic Turahalli forest views make person submission at the BBMP head at similar architecture and design
it a favorable location,” said BBMP office. The feedback period is open for inspiration for Bengaluru’s sky deck. n

Four Konark wheel replicas installed at

Rashtrapati Bhavan and Amrit Udyan

n a landmark initiative, four sandstone Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage chariot for the Sun God. The wheels
Ireplicas of the Konark wheels have site, aligns with the government’s adorning the temple walls symbolize
been installed at the Rashtrapati efforts to weave traditional, cultural, India’s rich cultural heritage.
Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit and historical elements into Rashtrapati Each of the four replicas features
Udyan. Bhavan. The Konark Sun Temple is eight wider spokes and eight thinner
This installation of the ‘wheels of a stunning example of Odiya temple spokes. The space between two wider
life and time’ from Odisha’s Konark architecture, designed as a grand spokes represents three hours (180
minutes), while the thinner spoke
between them signifies 1.5 hours
(90 minutes). Importantly, 30 beads
are positioned between each wider
and thinner spoke, with each bead
traditionally representing three minutes
in India’s ancient metaphysics.
The design of the Konark wheels
indicates that the eight major spokes
correspond to the ‘prahars,’ which divide
the 24-hour day. Additionally, the twelve
pairs of wheels sculpted on the chariot
may symbolize the twelve zodiac signs.
Moreover, the wheels are thought
to embody the Dharmachakra of
Buddhism, reflecting the essence of the
Wheel of Karma and the cosmic law. n

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