As water is the symbol of life, power and eternity it is regarded as a cleanser and has a strong connection to the sacred places and some religions. Hindu temple and city planning has historically placed a strong emphasis on both natural and man—made water features reflecting religion’s close relationship with water. Water sources are sacred and functional; thus, people do a lot around them. Since water has always been part of design thus architecture and water have a long history and link. In Hindu mythology, sacred ponds, or sarovars, are likewise admired as givers of purity and miracles, and sacred rivers have a special importance. There is a strong bond between human culture and water bodies that is established via many ceremonies and performances. Various rituals and performances establish an intense connection between water bodies and human society. In this perspective, architectural features are crucial because they act as major thresholds that link individuals to sacred waters. The focus of the study is Narayan Sarovar, which is situated in the Kutch region’s Lakhpat Taluka. This study focuses to see how architectural elements effect on people's attachment to a place. People go to Narayan Sarovar because it is a famous religious place with a lot of mythological history and because it is sacred and spiritually important. This research uses a combination of methods that includes a literature review on theories of place attachment, primary data collection through on-site questionnaires, community interactions, and pilot surveys, data analysis of questionnaire and interview/focus group, case study analysis using photographic documentation, measure drawings, primary surveys, and culture and history of the region and enquiring into the role of architecture elements in place attachment through attributes selected for analysis. The findings of the research would analyze how architecture elements manifest in people’s attachment to a place and how their sense of belonging is affected by the way architectural elements play role in shaping place attachment it. Thus, findings highlight that the built environment is purposefully organized to accommodate and enhance the ritualistic activities. It serves as a stage for these rites to take place, including architectural elements like temples, sacred ponds, courtyards, and ceremonial spaces. These components are carefully included into the site, complementing the ceremonial needs and creating a seamless link between the built environment and cultural practices.

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Enquire into Role Played by Architecture Elements in Shaping People’s Place Attachment Narratives: Case of Sacred Pond in Narayan Sarovar, Kutch, Gujarat, India

  • Aishwarya Makdani,
  • Sneha Ramani

摘要

As water is the symbol of life, power and eternity it is regarded as a cleanser and has a strong connection to the sacred places and some religions. Hindu temple and city planning has historically placed a strong emphasis on both natural and man—made water features reflecting religion’s close relationship with water. Water sources are sacred and functional; thus, people do a lot around them. Since water has always been part of design thus architecture and water have a long history and link. In Hindu mythology, sacred ponds, or sarovars, are likewise admired as givers of purity and miracles, and sacred rivers have a special importance. There is a strong bond between human culture and water bodies that is established via many ceremonies and performances. Various rituals and performances establish an intense connection between water bodies and human society. In this perspective, architectural features are crucial because they act as major thresholds that link individuals to sacred waters. The focus of the study is Narayan Sarovar, which is situated in the Kutch region’s Lakhpat Taluka. This study focuses to see how architectural elements effect on people's attachment to a place. People go to Narayan Sarovar because it is a famous religious place with a lot of mythological history and because it is sacred and spiritually important. This research uses a combination of methods that includes a literature review on theories of place attachment, primary data collection through on-site questionnaires, community interactions, and pilot surveys, data analysis of questionnaire and interview/focus group, case study analysis using photographic documentation, measure drawings, primary surveys, and culture and history of the region and enquiring into the role of architecture elements in place attachment through attributes selected for analysis. The findings of the research would analyze how architecture elements manifest in people’s attachment to a place and how their sense of belonging is affected by the way architectural elements play role in shaping place attachment it. Thus, findings highlight that the built environment is purposefully organized to accommodate and enhance the ritualistic activities. It serves as a stage for these rites to take place, including architectural elements like temples, sacred ponds, courtyards, and ceremonial spaces. These components are carefully included into the site, complementing the ceremonial needs and creating a seamless link between the built environment and cultural practices.