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I
endeavored sincerely to focus light on the glory of each visit-worthy place, a
learnt from sthalagnas, of course leaning heavily on guides, booklets, folders
and books dealing with them. Consciously, nay deliberately, I side - tracked the
sculptural marvels and architectural excellences. Pilgrims normally care more
for divinity
hovering over the kshetra then enjoying the aesthetic appeal of shrines. My
experience fortified this; for, the yatris at the famous Dilwara Temples were
hurrying down to visit other shrines, despite the honest attempt by the guide at
eulogizing the sculptural skill, which in my opinion, even Viswakara, the
celestial sculptor too stands mute and thinks that he could have done his job
better, had he visited them earlier. Even at Halebid too, my co-yatris behaved
similarly and dragged me out, when my eyes were glued to the ceiling, exhibiting
the unsurpassable craftsmanship of the sculptors.
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