The Role of Spatial Configuration in Enhancing the Environmental Ambiance for Devotional Ecstasy at Temple Towns of Braj Mandal

Sunanda Kapoor, Vandana Sehgal, Mayank Mathur

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Abstract

Religious sites in Braj Mandal, India are visited by millions of pilgrims throughout the year. To meet the growing needs of pilgrims, rapid urbanisation is taking place with the result that there is change in the ancient spatial configuration. This research aims to explore the desired environmental ambiance for enhancing devotional ecstasy. The spatial configuration has been documented through physical mapping and visual preferences have been identified via a pilgrim opinion survey. Conclusions have been drawn regarding the identification of parameters of spatial configuration that enhance the environmental ambience for devotional ecstasy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)161-177
Number of pages17
JournalInternational Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • spatial configuration
  • environmental ambiance
  • visual preference

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