Sahajeevanam

The other surprises awaiting for the visitor are the beautiful pillars of the Illam. Though the wooden pillars have the stories of hundreds of years this is remaining intact challenging all the attacks of the white ants and other insects. Each pillar is unique in its configuration, carving and sculptural work. Though some of these craft works are affected by time and other aspects, anyone who has a heart of art can really find the immeasurable worth of each diminutive works of these particular pillars. The minute flower carving is the rich variety of craft work, and meditating on the beauty of each flower can open our eyes to the beauty of this aesthetic meditative work of 18th century.

The stone carving is as rich as any other carvings of this structure. The contemplative craft work of hundreds of people of those days has gifted such a marvelous peace of beauty to this 21st century. The finest cuttings of each stone show the effort and commitment of people of 18th century. Each stone is inimitable and a very narrow layer of lime is holding the stone intact for decades. Touching on each stone can give us the feeling of wonder and respect to the persons who has a sense of history.