Believe me the detailed artistic majestic marvel swept me
off my feet. I was with a group of people when I entered Akshardham. I already
had high expectations on that place. Initially we went through a security check
and we were asked to get rid of all the gadgets we had and also hanging purse
but were allowed in with footwear. So by the time we comfortably walked in, we
just had a jacket (as it was winter), money if any in our pockets. I had no money
or any valuables with me that I had to be bothered about. But we had very
little time in hand to get back!
As we walked in we were seeing great craftsmanship. It is not
just a mechanical thing but I am sure people put in their heart and soul to it.
We were appreciating each detail we came across. Firstly I noticed the 10 doors
indicating welcoming and harnessing energy from 10 directions. Very well
crafted! Each door had a perfect curtain formed by flowing threads of water. Then
we came across the marble feet on to which water was pouring from four conch shells. It
looked adorable. We came across well maintained gardens and beautiful sculptures
in the temple exterior. The detailing looked very realistic. We were
appreciating all that we saw and we were also finding time to discuss it with our
group every now and then calling out each other. At the entrance of the main
temple we had to leave our footwear. We entered the temple as a group and then ………..
Everyone had their jaws dropped and dwell in a state of
trance. What a beauty, what an intricate design, sharpness, grace and accuracy
in crafting. Every inch of the temple was crafted as it is the only square on
earth. Designs not repeated much. We moved across and all around. Our eyes
could not move across as there was so much to see in every inch. It took us
long to realize that we are in a group and need to stay in a group. We went
around and got a glimpse of the main deity and yet again were swept off. Every
step ahead only gave us only one question, “What do you call this if you called
the other marvelous?” no words, nothing can really define the beauty of the
place. I am not a person who goes head over heels for human made things. I am
more of a nature lover. But this time it was different. I was pampering myself
taking the pride of being an Indian.
As we walked out we got a glimpse of the water surrounding
the temple. Water was pouring in from cow faces made of bronze. When they turned
the lights on, Oh! Wow!! It was as if the golden cows were pouring gold in.
Life always finds new avenues to stay motivated, stay
thrilled and have some bliss.
