Events

Day/Date : Thursday 16th July 2025

Timing : 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Topic Of The Lecture : Temples of Lonar

Invited Expert : Mr. Digvijay Patil

His/Her Expertise ( In Brief): Doctoral candidate and researcher at IISER Pune

Lecture Organized For: Fourth year B.Arch

For The Subject Of : Elective IV: Architectural Tourism

No. of Participants in the Activity: 10 students + 1 faculty

Lecture Organised By: Ar. Nikita Mahajani under ‘Virasat’ Heritage club

Aim/Objective:

• To introduce students to the unique architectural and cultural significance of temples around the Lonar crater.
• To enhance understanding of heritage tourism through the lens of temple architecture and historical narratives.
• To encourage critical thinking about conservation and documentation of lesser-known temple sites in India.

Brief Description:
On 16th July 2025, a guest lecture was organised for Fourth Year B.Arch students under the Virasat Heritage Club for the subject Elective IV: Architectural Tourism. The session was delivered by Mr.Digvijay Patil, a doctoral candidate and researcher at IISER Pune. The lecture provided detailed insights into the architectural styles,iconography, and construction techniques of Lonar temples, discussed the geological formation of the Lonar crater and its influence on temple architecture, and highlighted sustainable heritage tourism practices.

Expected Outcome:
Students gained knowledge of Lonar’s architectural and cultural heritage, understood its relevance in heritage tourism, and developed awareness about the importance of conservation and documentation of lesser-known temple sites.

Important Aspects/Points Of The Lecture Delivered:

• Detailed insights on the architectural styles, iconography, and construction techniques of Lonar temples.
• Discussion on the geological formation of Lonar crater and its influence on surrounding temple architecture and settlement patterns.
• Emphasis on integrating temple heritage sites like Lonar into architectural tourism circuits and sustainable heritage practices.

Administrative Information:

Name Of The Guest Lecturer: Mr. Digvijay Patil

Contact No: +91 89759 32510

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Remuneration Paid: Rs.2000/-

Co-Ordinating Faculty:Ar. Nikita Mahajani

Report Submitted By:Ar. Nikita Mahajani

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