Sambodhi 2009 Vol 32

Author(s): J B Shah, K M patel
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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Kamla Garg & Preeti Singh
SAMBODHI
eschewing all figurative elements is animated by a sensuality that belongs only to the female human form. For expressing this sensuousness the artist has chosen the entwining trunks, branches and leaves of trees and plants as his subject. The sinews of this natural element are then minutely dispersed within the arched outline in a manner suggestive of elementary simplicity at first glance, and extreme complexity on deeper study. In a sense, this one piece of ornamentation is as attractive to the rustic viewer who can but marvel as its intricate craftsmanship and sensuousness designer to whom its almost casual reconciliation of Hindu Muslim, formal-informal and crystalline amorphous ideals make it worthy of deep study. The semicircular screens high on the western wall are spectacular, with floral designs exquisitely carved out of the stone including an intertwining tree.5
Plate No. 3 shows the detailed view of Sidi Syed jaali. It represent the phenomena, not unfamiliar to the Indian traveler of a banyan tree growing out and around a palm until, in its snake lide entanglements of root and branch, the banyan strangles its foster parent. The equal spacing, the assortment and distrubution of the parts, carries the conception into the highest domain of conventional decorative art, while the atmosphere of nature is uncontaminated. 4. Sarkhej Monuments
Muhammad shah started the construction of the mausoleum of famous saint Makhdum Shaikh Ahmad Khattu during 1336-1445 AD in Sarkhej situated in south-west Ahmedabad. It was completed by during the time of Sultan Qutbuddin Ahmad Shah-II. Plate No. 4 shows the jaali of Sarkhej Roza. this mausoleum is the largest of its kind in Gujarat and covers plinth area 31.70 square meters, roofed by a large central dome and surrounding rows of thirteen on each side. The disposition of the rows of pillars within the tomb chamber is so arranged that the central square upon which the dome stands has double pillars, and the fifth aisle from any corner is narrower than others. There are various beautifully carved jalis the Roza.
This Sarkhej Roza is very beautiful in architecture. There is one pond built in front of it wher the reflection of Roza can be seen in water which makes it quite attractive. The philosophy behind the reflection is that the Roza is truth means God where as reflection is virtual world. We should believe in truth and not to go for reflections.