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@article{178928,
        author = {Sakshi Dharmale and Dhanashri Pande and Sarang Holey},
        title = {Relation between Architecture and Pilgrimage in the Modern World: A Study of Kaudanyapur, Maharashtra},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4927-4932},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178928},
        abstract = {This article discusses the changing dynamics between architecture and pilgrimage in the contemporary scenario, with a focus on Kaudanyapur, Maharashtra. As a historically revered pilgrimage center associated with the myths of Rukmini and Krishna, Kaudanyapur demonstrates how ancient religious stories continue to influence architectural form and urbanity, yet conform to modern requirements. The research identifies the conflict between tradition and modernity, and how pilgrimage architecture has to navigate cultural heritage, infrastructural development, and tourism pressures in the 21st century.},
        keywords = {Pilgrimage tourism, Pilgrimage architecture, Spiritual landscape, Modern religious infrastructure, Sustainable pilgrimage, Heritage conservation, India pilgrimage sites, Architecture and religion, Maharashtra temple towns.},
        month = {May},
        }