Work on the final ring, which is number 9, has commenced! Today the first of the 24 sections was put into place without any problem.
We will be adding more pieces in few days. Within a months time, the 9th ring will be completed! With this, the main part of the temple dome structural frame will be concluded, we will then commence preparation for the Kailash supporting structure.
You can see in the first photo what will be the angle of the segments once placed on the dome.