Perceptions and opinions are very subjective to an individual. Similarly, how the architecture of a building can be perceived depends upon the viewer based on their cultural values, daily-life practices,…
A young kid who had heard about but never really understood the significance of the old Konark Sun Temple set out on a school field trip to visit it in…
Art, independently, is an umbrella term that represents a copious number of forms of expression; including but not limited to painting, dancing, music, cinema, and writing. Although it is often…
The Identity Crisis The Indian Subcontinent has attested to numerous architectural styles over history, most of which led to some iconic structures now known worldwide. History has been witness to…
It will be crucial to mention that Indian architecture possesses a rather long and quite colourful history marked by the significant shifts before and after the Mughal period. In Indian…
The world’s great universities are not just academic institutions; they are vibrant urban fabrics, rich in history and culture, seamlessly integrated into their surroundings. They offer the perfect blend of…
Gingee Fort (Senji Fort), is an unfamiliar fortification belonging to the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. In 1921, the fort was declared a national monument. It was given titles such…
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is one of the ancient Buddhist temples located in the state of Bihar, India. It is said to be Emperor Ashoka’s first Buddhist…
Certainly, the enduring accomplishments of Indian civilization include its architectural design. India’s art and architectural heritage traces back to almost five millennia ago. While Harappa, Mohenjodaro, and Lothal in the…
The world today is not what it was a few decades ago. Even though we have always been constantly evolving, the advent of the World Wide Web changed everything. We…
Indigenous knowledge is deeply deep-rooted in the building heritage of India, where typical structure methods, neighbourhood worths together with territoriality have formed the metropolitan landscape for centuries (Chakrabarti 2000). This…
Māru-Gurjara architecture, an opulent style of Indian architecture, originated in Western India between the 11th and 13th century BC. Madhusudhan Dhaky, a renounced architectural historian, coined the term Māru-Gurjara in…