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| Vineesh V.K., Chathamath, Neeleswaram, Kasaragod |
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A temple
pond that is as deep as a four-story building has been built single-handedly by
39-year-old Vineesh V.K. of Chathamath, Neeleswaram, Kasaragod. This 60m by 30m pond with a depth of 16m has been
constructed by him for the local temple Poovalamkai Sasthamangalathappan Siva
Temple.
His
laterite construction is based on Vastu tradition and completely avoids cement
and sand. This has been done to render the
structure more long lasting. The stones have
been polished in such a way that the interlocking patterns binds them together.
In such a mode
of construction, the dimension of each stone matters. And many chiselers of stones could result in
variations in dimensions. Therefore, he
had undertaken the task all alone. And
it took him one year of dedicated work to complete the one-lakh-stone wonder.
He has been
a laterite stone worker for more than 17 years.
Earlier, he had done the paving of the temple pathway. Later, the temple authorities had entrusted
the task of building the pond to him.
The design
of the pond and its execution have been done by Vineesh. It is a feast to the eyes to watch the blue
waters of the pond during monsoon season.
The architectural beauty of the flight of steps is another joy to the
eyes.
Many are
approaching him to construct new ponds.
