As part of 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is organising an international seminar on Indian temple architecture at Hampi in Vijayanagara district on Friday and Saturday.
As per information provided by the Department of Information and Public Relations, the event will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism G. Kishan Reddy. Tourism Minister B.S. Anand Singh, Lok Sabha member from Ballari Y. Devendrappa and Vijayanagara district in-charge Shashikala Jolle will attend.
The seminar is expected to discuss philosophical, religious, social, technical and scientific, art and architectural aspects of temple building in the Indian subcontinent. The architectural marvels found in various temples across the Indian landscape are expected to be in focus during the deliberations.
