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Asia's second largest dome in new color-form, drone video: Renovation of MS University building after 144 years; The use of Belgian tiles-glasses will make one feel the magnificence of sayajikaal

M. of Vadodara city. S. The historic building of the university is the arts faculty which is the identity of the university. The restoration work of asia's second largest dome (dome) is in the final stages. At the same time, historical old things are being painted here with great effort through natural colors. Here belgian tiles, Belgian glass are being made with historical materials like glass. At the same time, monocot natural wood protectors ordered from belgium are being used here on damaged wooden items. For the last one-and-a-half years, more than 80 artisans from four states have been working here continuously. Now the work of the historic dome is nearing completion soon. Then Divya Bhaskar can see the dome prepared by drone video of this magnificent building. In the year 1880, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad established this historic building for Rs 8.30 lakh and started Baroda College in 1881. Even after 145 years, this building still stands tall. However, it was necessary to maintain the historical dome as it turned black due to pollution and repair work is currently underway. The work is being done in such a way that the dome does not deteriorate again. It is the second highest dome in Asia: Prof. Hitesh Raviya In this regard, we are the PRO of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Prof. Hitesh D. Talking to Divya Bhaskar, Ravia said that since the college was started in the year 1881, this dome has had attractive, historical and cultural significance. It is asia's second highest dome, whose work is currently underway. There are about 9 domes here, out of which work has been completed in 7 domes and the rest of the work will be completed soon. 'In 1880, the building was constructed at a cost of Rs 8.30 lakh' In the year 1880, Maharaja Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad built this building of the Faculty of Arts at a cost of Rs 8.30 lakh. Today, after so many years, that is, even at the age of 145, this building is standing tall and this is a unique identity. Photos are used in this building when it comes to anything today. Plaster is being done here through natural method to bring this historical heritage back then. The color outside here is natural, belgian tiles and glass were used here, which is not possible to meet today. Yet it has been prepared. 'Abehub glass and tiles ordered from Belgium' "We have placed a separate order for special Belgian tiles and glasses. Which has been used by getting the same kind of glass and tiles that were there at that time. Along with this is the outer wall of the building, which has suffered a lot of damage due to water in the past. In which this problem used to come due to rain water, internal bathroom and washroom, due to which the building was damaged. 'If you put water in the outer wall, the water will not stay there' He further said that a historic decision has been taken this time. After restoration, all the bathrooms and water lines that were there in the Faculty of Arts at that time have been removed. Not a single bathroom will be kept in this building. With this, the entire outer wall has been made waterproof. If you fill the glass and pour water, the water will not stay there or will not be soaked. A monocot natural wood protector has been ordered from Belgium to protect the place where the wood was here. Several efforts have been made by the university to revive the building. The building is being followed by the current Vice Chancellor Prof Dhanesh Patel, registrar and the entire team of engineering. Restoration of the building in a very natural way It is worth mentioning that no chemical is being used in the work of this restoration, which is currently nearing completion. The restoration of the building is being done in a very natural way. At that time, special care is being taken to maintain the beauty of its color and bricks in the same way as the dignity of this building and dome was years ago. The walls of this building are being made waterproof and the dome will also be brought back to its nasergink form. The entire restoration, including rejuvenation from painting in the building, polishing of wooden nets, will be completed in the next three months. This dome has a place in the list of heritage walk sites Instead of chemicals in the arts faculty building, a mixture of jaggery, jaggery, fenugreek, urad and wheat is being used in the walls. Apart from this, natural colors have been ordered from Rajasthan. Belgian special polish has also been used so that the historical heritage is not harmed in the future. The design of this historic dome is inspired by the lotus. The design has been prepared in the way the lotus bud blooms. This design has 8 corners. The circular design of the inner part pattern also has eight circles placed around the main circle. In this Indo Arsenic style construction, the wall paintings on the inside are done with Tempera technique. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad's huge dome was conceived by architect Robert Fellows Chisom. This dome has been included in the list of heritage walk sites. Features of Asia's second-largest dome

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