Lighthouse

Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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rise towers are of no use in construction of a temple. Temple construction needs a differently skilled labourers. The experts of this field are different from other experts. When a temple weighing thousands of tons is constructed, it does not contain even a gram of iron. (wow!) The architecture of a temple gives shape to several ideas of spiritual gain and the whole construction is guided by this concept. A tower may be many times taller than a temple. However, it is difficult to surpass a temple from artistic angle. This point focuses on the difference between simple construction and artistic architecture. There is difference between tailoring (stitching) and designing an outfit. Dress designers describe their vocation as an art form and even claim to be in exempted category for 100 per cent tax deduction ! Possibly, those who make their living out of sculpturing have not struck this idea! In any case, art is art. When any species of birds or animals becomes endangered specie, government makes all the efforts to preserve such rare specie. Similarly, if an art form is found to be nearing extinction, the human society spends crores to save it from extinction. Construction of a temple is a unique art. This art has been kept alive by the tradition of construction of temples or jeernoddhar (renovation) of temples. Preservation of art by itself is a huge benefit. Thus, the intellectuals will appreciate that the money spent on construction of temples is not a waste. When a tall tower is being constructed and its 32nd slab is being cast, latest machinery do that job. The construction material is carried to the 32nd floor with the help of machinery. As against this, if someone would view a long
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