Colombo: University of Kelaniya Hosts First Vāstuśāstra Exhibition in Collaboration with Indian Cultural Centre
Colombo: University of Kelaniya Hosts First Vāstuśāstra Exhibition in Collaboration with Indian Cultural Centre
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Event: The Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, University of Kelaniya, inaugurated its first-ever special exhibition on Vāstuśāstra, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo.
Exhibition Highlights:
Displays include innovative designs, research papers, and individual/group planning projects by Honours Degree undergraduates.
Focus on academic research and creative application of the ancient Indian science of architecture.
Historical Context:
Vāstuśāstra influenced royal palaces, forts, city plans, and temple architecture aligned with ritual and cosmology.
Guided domestic layouts aimed at wellbeing and prosperity.
Contemporary Relevance:
Positions Vāstuśāstra as a holistic framework integrating spatial order, cultural heritage, and social function.
Demonstrates its potential to bridge tradition with modern architectural innovation.