Golden Domes

Golden Domes
Photograph of a golden dome and a white tower.
Golden dome and tower
A map showing the location of the Golden Domes in southeastern Iowa, US.
A map showing the location of the Golden Domes in southeastern Iowa, US.
Location in southeastern Iowa, US
Alternative namesThe Maharishi Patanjali and Bagambhrini Golden Domes of Pure Knowledge
General information
TypeDomes
Town or cityFairfield, Iowa
Coordinates41°01′17″N 91°57′56″W / 41.021389°N 91.965644°W / 41.021389; -91.965644
Construction started1979
Completed1981
CostUS$700,000[1]
OwnerMaharishi University of Management
Height35 ft (11 m)[2]
Dimensions
Diameter200 ft (61 m)
Technical details
Floor area25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)H.O. Clark[3]

The Golden Domes, also called the Maharishi Golden Domes,[4] are twin buildings on the campus of Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, Iowa, United States, built in 1980 and 1981. According to MIU, the Golden Domes were the first structures built specifically for group meditation and the practice of the TM-Sidhi program. In 2001 and 2005 they received additional construction including landscaping, perimeter fencing and new entrances.