| Biswo |
Posted
on 11-Sep-00 09:00 PM
I found this article very interesting ,but
don't know whether I can publish this here
without copyright permission.Risking
litigation,I am inclined to go ahead anyway.
The source website: http://www.nepalnews.com.np/contents/nepalitimes/news4.htm#16
Naming game
Binod Chaudhary wants to help improve Aryaghat, the holiest cremation site for Nepali Hindus.
He has already written a letter to the Prime Minister stating his pious intentions. However,
he chose to publish his letter rather than send it by e-mail, fax or hard copy. Thank you,
Binod. Your faith in the fourth estate is commendable for us in the profession.
Apart from being a budding philanthropist, Mr Chaudhary also happens to be a sensible
businessman. Naturally, he wants the renovated Ghat be renamed after his late mother once his
contribution is accepted. Altruism in business is never anonymous, is it? But there is a
slight problem: Aryaghat is a part of the Pashupatinath Temple Complex, and it is in the list
of World Heritage Sites. Despite its deplorable state, changing its name may not be
permissible.
This may be a blessing in disguise. If allowed to go unchecked, the renaming business could
get quite out of hand. We already see traffic islands named after various engine oil and
mineral water companies. Next to go could be our venerable monuments. Fancy calling that great
erection, the Dharhara, the Dhal Tower. Or Kot renamed the Shikhar Court. Or the Chobhar
Ganesh temple named after a cement company.
After all, if you can call Aryaghat something else, someone someday may decide to pour enough
money for the renovation of Pashupatinath and change its name too. (Upload date: September
8/00)
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