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Embodying the spirit of calm and change in houses
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Fountains add an aura of harmony to our surroundings — from the small table-top ones to the larger ones that can be set up both indoors and outdoors.
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SOOTHING SIGHT: An indoor fountain.
It was Heraclitus of Ephesus who reputedly articulated the permanence of change. He used the river image to illustrate the point that everything is in a state of flux.And the water fountain, as a piece of decoration that pumps jets or streams of water into the air, creating an aura of harmony amid constant flux, endures to this day as a symbol of the way we accept and wrestle with the durability of change.
Water bodies that form part of decorations inside and outside residential houses or business spaces are also pointers to our striving to capture as much of Nature around us as possible and to carry it indoors or closer to our residential and business premises to achieve a sense of well-being that comes with watching a natural waterfall or even the roaring seas.
And just like the waterfalls and seas which are objects of constant admiration, water fountains or even cascades — which are manmade waterfalls in surroundings created artificially using natural materials, such as granite and driftwood — have a life of their own.
Water fountains or any artificially created water bodies within the reach of our everyday life soothe our nerves, enhance the beauty of the surroundings and act as therapeutic agents.
Fountains today come in several shapes and varieties — thanks to advanced technology and materials available — to suit every need. There are the time-tested models that are big attractions in big gardens to table-top ones.
The fountains that chime with the use of chains to those with colour lights create varying moods and suit varying requirements. Music fountains are relatively costlier.
They have been part of home gardens for a long time now. Today, people have recognised the calming effect of indoor fountains, says M.R. Chandran Pillai of MC Tech.
The growth of technology and the affordability of small fountains suited to interior needs is another factor that has generated popularity for indoor water bodies.
According to Mr. Pillai, about 60 per cent of new houses in the higher income segment go in for a water fountain or cascades. Their popularity has also been attributed to the spread of the knowledge of Vaastu.
He says that water fountains or cascades are used widely in public spaces now. For example, a chain fountain and a light fountain set up at the S.N. Park at Maradu have proved a major attraction for the local people.
A water fountain in a courtyard is almost ubiquitous in new houses. The popularity of Feng Shui has also contributed a lot to the use of fountains as part of home decor.
The popular water bodies as part of decor is evident from the way landscaping is done nowadays, says Jiboy Thampy of Planters, a landscaping company.
He says that the availability of readymade kits for small fountains has made setting them up easier and to a certain extent affordable.
However, he advises caution when fountains or any water bodies are created. They should be properly installed and maintained and experienced people do a better job always.
The affordability of creating a fountain or a water cascade is obvious from the range of prices in the market. It can vary from Rs. 5,000 to lakhs of rupees.
K.A. MARTIN
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