top of page
Evolution of Roadside Shrine.jpg

B.Arch Thesis
Evolution of Roadside Shrine

The aim of this study is to look at the architectural evolution of the road side shrines. It explores a number of inter related themes responsible for such evolutions , of which some are primarily sociological (relate to structure of societies) which depend on religious and cultural practices while others deal with planning , appropriateness of place (shift from small to bigger forms) etc. It presents evidence of changes in the form, location, deities, iconography, popularity, etc. of shrines in the city of Ahmedabad.

bottom of page