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LIVING ARCHIVE
'The past is never dead. It's not even past.'
William Faulkner
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A series of blog that holds stories behind every monument I have digitally reconstructed. Layered with field notes, discoveries, historical research, reference books, and reflections on the mysteries uncovered along the way.
An online archive for you to find all the research in one place.
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Architecture


Walking Through Memories: The Streets, Architecture and Heritage of Goa
A city leaves behind more than memories; it leaves behind a part of itself. This visual journey through Goa captures the streets, architecture, colours, and everyday moments that stayed with me after a year of living there.
Reminiscing History
6 days ago2 min read


Vertical Development in Hindu Temple Architecture; Why Temples Rise Towards the Sky
Explore the concept of vertical development in Hindu temple architecture. Understand the roles of the Vimana, Gopuram, and architectural design techniques that make Indian temples both spiritually and visually meaningful.
Reminiscing History
Jul 242 min read


What Does It Really Mean to Be Educated? Education beyond classrooms.
What does it truly mean to be educated? This essay explores the connection between education, heritage and architecture, reflecting on how monuments, history and curiosity continue to shape the way we learn.
Reminiscing History
Jul 213 min read


The Making of a Temple Complex: How Indian Temples Grew Over Centuries
Architectural plan illustrating the grid-based horizontal development of a temple complex, showing how successive additions were planned around the central garbha-griha using axes, proportional grids, and open courtyards.
Reminiscing History
Jul 153 min read


The light still touches what time could not erase
India is rich in architectural and cultural heritage. Many of the historic sites, though in ruins have survived the test of time and are still standing timelessly.
Reminiscing History
Jun 192 min read


Rabbit on the Moon Carving, Hampi iconography and symbolism.
This is a brief explanation behind the decoding of iconography and symbolism in a rabbit on the moon carving in Hampi's World Heritage Site- Krishna Temple Gopuram
Reminiscing History
Jun 123 min read


The Old & The New; in the historic town of Pachad, Raigad Fort
Ar. Parnavi Bangar 'The Coexistence' Historic Urban Landscape in Pachad. Generations change, Lifestyles change, Materials change, And so do we. Where are we going from here? ~ Pachad Village, Raigad Fort foothills, Maharashtra, India. This is a beautiful house I photographed in 2017 at the foothills of Raigad Fort in Pachad village. The old part of the house (left) is where the parents live, and the new part (right) was renovated by their son, where he now stays. I came acro
Reminiscing History
Jun 53 min read


Pink City Chronicles: Forts, Palaces, and Timeless Architecture
By Madhura Sawant ©Madhura Sawant Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, Jaipur, fondly known as the Pink City , welcomes everyone with its...
Reminiscing History
Sep 23, 20253 min read


The architectural mystery of Market Streets, and temples of world heritage site; Hampi.
The mystery of market streets of Hampi, Vijaya Vitthala, Virupaksha and Krishna Temple
Reminiscing History
May 15, 20252 min read
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