( F ) INCORPORATING WATER BODY
The Guest Lounge area opens up to a Central Court with water body on one side, and to a Sunken Court on the other (Archdaily, 2016). Private Consultation rooms are part of the main spaces, but are silently tucked away beside the water body. (Archdaily, 2016) Old tank used as a space for hydrotherapy. This pond cools hot air that enters the multiuse hall.
Perineal streams of water meander between the life size boulders, it is a diversion from a perennial mountain stream that flows. It branches out to create natural ponds on different levels. The network of water bodies make for a serene trickling sound as the water flows down the terraces. (Architecturebrio, 2018) Theerthakund is a deep immersion pool housing a live linga, enhancing one's spiritual receptivity as well as overall health and wellbeing (Center, n.d.) .A dip in its waters serves as a preparatory tool to receive the energies of the Dhyanalinga, before entering the Yogic Temple. Also consists of many waterbodies with lotus flowers.
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