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• Published Subscription 15 Oct 2026

  Village Architecture as Living Heritage: A Comparative Study of Karnataka and Rajasthan

  By Arjun Chandru Lamani

  Abstract: The village settlements of India are deeply entrenched in the country’s cultural identity, where vernacular architecture manifests as a living expression of tradition, belief, and community life. This paper discusses village architecture within the broader context of cultural and heritage management, with a primary focus on temple-centric settlements in Karnataka. According to the research, the seamless integration of sacred, social, and domestic spaces in these villages reflects culturally sustained spatial …

  Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article →