DIP Projects
Beyond the Bans and Ghats – A Study of Temples and Religious Tourism in Vrindavan and Mathura
Year
2019-20
City
Vrindavan, Mathura
State
Uttar Pradesh
Region
North India
Theme
Tourism
Vrindavan and Mathura are considered to be home to over 5000 temples, wherein each temple has a different ascribed meaning to the deity. This study revolves around perceiving and documenting of the evolution of tourism with respect to the sacred cities of Vrindavan and Mathura along with what and who were responsible for this change and what attracts the tourists to Vrindavan and Mathura.
Faculty Mentor
Group Members
Ayush Goswami, Aditya Heda, Aishani Choubey, Anushree Mashruwala, Aryaman Uttkarsh, Vinati Punamiya, Kavish Nijhawan, Mayukha Vemulapalli, Nehal Kumath, Ria Saldanha E Fernandes, Ritvik Dahiya, Simran Patil, Shrish Sukhija.