Historical Monument Of Saint Thiruvalluvar (The Unknown Facts And Secrets Of A Challenging Creation)
Introduction The indigenous shilpis or craftsmen of India, have left innumerable shilpa creations dotting the map of our country. Moreover, these wonderful and long lasting creative productions by the craftsmen are the reflectors of our age-old culture. Today we stand awestruck by the ancient magnificent temples with grand entry gateways called Gopuras , multi-pillared mandapas, cave structures and sculptures that have stood the test of time, but we never ponder to know about the makers of this living tradition and their ancient technology. Research studies elaborate the science and technology involved in these huge skyscraping superstructures, technically called the Vimanas and other components of the sacred built form. Two decades back, a historical monument was built atop the minor rock, about 400 meters from the coastline of Kanyakumari at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. This monument, a stone sculpture, was built in honour of a renowned Tami...