Urbanization worldwide is increasingly faced with environmental crises, water-related crises like flooding, water shortage, and ecosystem deterioration. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), especially in the guise of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), is…
Akkare Kottiyoor temple, situated in northern Kerala Forest in the Sahaya Mountain range valley of 80 acres of land, stands as an example of Indian architectural wisdom, blending spiritual, ecological,…
People have been fascinated, and have written about, floating cities and aerial architecture for a long time. The idea has inspired people for centuries, from science fiction stories that depict…
Step temples in India offer a delightful amalgamation of creative architectural design, spiritual relevance, and ecological water management. An unusual type of construction, Step Temples in India, incorporate step wells…
Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Oops! The temple is situated on an island, Mandhata, remarkably shaped like the holy Hindu…
The Mahakumbh History’s largest gathering of humankind ever, a divine celebration that can even be captured from space, and an event that will only repeat after 144 years. The Mahakumbh…
Overview “We have been bought up on a staple of ochres, greys and browns in art, thanks to the British. That’s why when I began using bright colours the reaction…
The ancient temple and cave architecture in India is like reading a chapter from a history book. Mythology forms the keystone of Indian art and architecture. Indian temple architecture offers…
Our cultural identities, the things that make each person unique play a huge position in shaping our lives. The differences can be seen in traditions, ideals, and values. These differences…
Art history knows Panayiotis Tetsis as one of its esteemed luminaries. His journey through to this hallowed status was as groundbreaking as the art for which he eventually became known—alternative…
Introduction The ultimate origin of the Hindu temple dates back to Vedic times, i.e., 1500–700 B.C. when religion was renowned as one of the most important social structures in a…
The beginning of the past The basic needs of humans were food, clothing, and shelter. In the Stone Age period, when there were less of commodities and more peace, the…