Authors :
Saloni Khandelwal; Sharad Mahajan; Tushar Paithankar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August
Google Scholar :
https://rb.gy/umxsa6
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/nz7sny86
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24AUG147
Abstract :
Temples and heritage corridors have
successfully contributed to the redesign of Indian cities,
yielding positive outcomes in terms of cultural heritage,
tourism, and business. Such projects aid in revitalizing
historical districts, preserving traditions, and fostering
greater public concern for urban environments.
Nevertheless, several challenges persist, such as the risk of
commercialization, altering the authentic image or
identity of places, social inequality during gentrification,
and balancing modernization with conservation. Despite
these challenges, these initiatives highlight cultural
identity, which should be safeguarded through careful
planning to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. A
critical question remains: has the transformation of
Indian cities diminished their aesthetic and cultural
value? Temple corridors in Indian cities blend Indian
culture with contemporary architectural and planning
techniques. This paper reviews the development,
significance, and evolution of temple corridors within the
urban Indian context, focusing on their roles as cultural
institutions, social amenities, and tourist attractions.
Keywords :
Temple Corridor, Modernity, Socio-Economic Impact, Urban Planning.
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- Guidelines of HRIDAY Scheme
- Guidelines of PRASAD Scheme
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- https://hcp.co.in/urbanism/vishwanath-dham-varanasi-3/
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9. https://www.lokmattimes.com/aurangabad/umot-includes-grishneshwar-temple-under-prasad-scheme
Temples and heritage corridors have
successfully contributed to the redesign of Indian cities,
yielding positive outcomes in terms of cultural heritage,
tourism, and business. Such projects aid in revitalizing
historical districts, preserving traditions, and fostering
greater public concern for urban environments.
Nevertheless, several challenges persist, such as the risk of
commercialization, altering the authentic image or
identity of places, social inequality during gentrification,
and balancing modernization with conservation. Despite
these challenges, these initiatives highlight cultural
identity, which should be safeguarded through careful
planning to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. A
critical question remains: has the transformation of
Indian cities diminished their aesthetic and cultural
value? Temple corridors in Indian cities blend Indian
culture with contemporary architectural and planning
techniques. This paper reviews the development,
significance, and evolution of temple corridors within the
urban Indian context, focusing on their roles as cultural
institutions, social amenities, and tourist attractions.
Keywords :
Temple Corridor, Modernity, Socio-Economic Impact, Urban Planning.
