From the sacred city of Vrindavan to Saharanpur's esteemed woodcarver Asad Khan comes a swing for repair. This swing, belonging to the Sitaram Ji temple, is nearly 200 years old. Worn down by time, its beauty has diminished; the design on the glass and the polish have deteriorated significantly. It has been brought here to restore its former glory and enhance its beauty once more.
Asad Khan, a celebrated woodcarver from Saharanpur, has taken on this task. Accompanying the swing is a receipt from Vrindavan, confirming its identity as Sitaram Ji's swing and its journey to restoration. Khan is a recipient of the Chief Minister's Award for his exquisite wood carving skills, having crafted grand doors for temples and mosques.
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Khan vows to not only repair but ensure the swing's longevity for another 500 years. When Vrindavan authorities were queried for a master woodcarver's contact, his name was recommended. The restoration process has begun, and within a month, the swing will be finished. At the moment, its parts lay separately, awaiting reassembly that promises to leave observers enchanted with its renewed beauty.
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According to Khan, his expertise is usually reserved for large temple and mosque gates. For instance, the colossal gate of the Hanuman Temple in Shakti Nagar, Delhi, standing 12 feet tall and 24 feet wide, was his creation and inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Another massive gate graces Haridwar, also from his workshop. In recognition of his artistry, he was awarded the Chief Minister's Award by Yogi Adityanath in 2017.
