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Papers by Naveen Nishant

Journal of Northeastern University, 2022

Every religion has its own identity which is scripted in various religious texts in the form of s... more Every religion has its own identity which is scripted in various religious texts in the form of sacred diagrams, motifs, etc. The power of these holy apices depends on the worshiper's beliefs and their satisfaction. Every natural geometry signifies its shape, size, character, and principles. Every aspect of an element present in the Universe can be analyzed through their governing attributes like-point, line, distance, angle, etc. The religious geometry of Hindu diagrams called Sri Yantra and Mandala, both are being an enigma in the whole Universe. It is a metaphysical philosophy which deals beyond the reality. Here, the paper proposes four strategies that can endeavors to reveal the mystic curtain of these religious diagrams over the world. First, study the geometrical configuration of the Sri Yantra and Mandala. Second, establishment of the fractal linkages between these sacred geometries. Third, construction of Sri Yantra and three suitable groups of Mandala. Lastly, interaction of the Mandala and Sri Yantra with the internal spaces in the sanctum sanctorum of Rajarani temple. Therefore, it is tried to make the study approach unique on its own to provide a basic platform and create some space for religiously oriented researchers.

Journal of Northeastern University, 2022

Hindu temple architecture is known from the earliest time in the world as per Hindu philosophy. V... more Hindu temple architecture is known from the earliest time in the world as per Hindu philosophy. Various ancient Hindu texts like Epics, Puranas, Vedas, Mayamata, Brihat Samhita, etc. inculcates the subject called Vastu. The key source for the Hindu temple architecture is derived from the magical geometry i.e. Vastupurusha Mandala. The structure of the temple building acts as a single human body. It is a metaphysical philosophy which deals beyond the reality. The Vastu plays a vital role during construction of temples and building structures. The formation of any ancient Indian structures is possible due to some guidance in terms of units which can be evaluated and fixed easily by the help of traditional system of measurement. The importance of traditional measurement unit is framed rigidly in the paper for understanding the geometry of the structures with better perception. The main objectives of the research paper are (1) to study the architectural geometry from its origin and its measurement unit, (2) to explore the evolution of Vastushastra and its types, (3) to analyse the interlinkages between the Vastupurusha Mandala with temple building and temple with Purusha (human being). Hence this research paper is a unique in its own way for describing the architectural design pattern of Hindu temples in a systematic manner. At last but not least the proposed findings and conclusion of the research paper based on the Vastushastra is that the evolution of the concerned ancient building structures can be easily determined on the basis of traditional measurement system. The magical diagram can be taken into account in various fields from architecture to planning level with sustainable approach. Through achieving the certain objectives help to depict the way of designing, constructing and planning any Hindu temple structures at present scenario in a confined manner.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 2023

This paper is an attempt to search for Architectural commonality for a period from Seventh to Sev... more This paper is an attempt to search for Architectural commonality for a period from Seventh to Seventeenth Century CE in the region of Bengal. The region 'Bengal' is used with reference to the present West Bengal and the country of Bangladesh. We explore both the domestic and Monumental Architecture that were built in this region. Three different geographical sites of Paharpur, Pandua and Bishnupur are selected within the Bengal region, of different periods and with a different religious dominance to search a commonality in Architecture. The site of Paharpur (Seventh-Twelfth Century CE) lies currently in Bangladesh and was once a flourishing Buddhist monastery. The site of Padua currently in Malda district of West Bengal, India was the capital of Bengal Sultanate (Twelfth Century-Sixteenth Century CE). The site of Bishnupur lies in Bankura district of West Bengal, India and is known as temple town dotted with a large number of temples, popularly referred as Bengal style temples. This paper explores the bonding thread of Architecture that kept the culture alive in Bengal during these periods of transition. Later on we discuss about the new temple architecture that evolved in Bengal which developed in a syncretic way. We also try to correlate other similar transformation in the sub-continent where the form and construction in visual form was transformed while experimenting with different material.

Journal of Northeastern University, 2022

Every religion has its own identity which is scripted in various religious texts in the form of s... more Every religion has its own identity which is scripted in various religious texts in the form of sacred diagrams, motifs, etc. The power of these holy apices depends on the worshiper's beliefs and their satisfaction. Every natural geometry signifies its shape, size, character, and principles. Every aspect of an element present in the Universe can be analyzed through their governing attributes like-point, line, distance, angle, etc. The religious geometry of Hindu diagrams called Sri Yantra and Mandala, both are being an enigma in the whole Universe. It is a metaphysical philosophy which deals beyond the reality. Here, the paper proposes four strategies that can endeavors to reveal the mystic curtain of these religious diagrams over the world. First, study the geometrical configuration of the Sri Yantra and Mandala. Second, establishment of the fractal linkages between these sacred geometries. Third, construction of Sri Yantra and three suitable groups of Mandala. Lastly, interaction of the Mandala and Sri Yantra with the internal spaces in the sanctum sanctorum of Rajarani temple. Therefore, it is tried to make the study approach unique on its own to provide a basic platform and create some space for religiously oriented researchers.

Journal of Northeastern University, 2022

Hindu temple architecture is known from the earliest time in the world as per Hindu philosophy. V... more Hindu temple architecture is known from the earliest time in the world as per Hindu philosophy. Various ancient Hindu texts like Epics, Puranas, Vedas, Mayamata, Brihat Samhita, etc. inculcates the subject called Vastu. The key source for the Hindu temple architecture is derived from the magical geometry i.e. Vastupurusha Mandala. The structure of the temple building acts as a single human body. It is a metaphysical philosophy which deals beyond the reality. The Vastu plays a vital role during construction of temples and building structures. The formation of any ancient Indian structures is possible due to some guidance in terms of units which can be evaluated and fixed easily by the help of traditional system of measurement. The importance of traditional measurement unit is framed rigidly in the paper for understanding the geometry of the structures with better perception. The main objectives of the research paper are (1) to study the architectural geometry from its origin and its measurement unit, (2) to explore the evolution of Vastushastra and its types, (3) to analyse the interlinkages between the Vastupurusha Mandala with temple building and temple with Purusha (human being). Hence this research paper is a unique in its own way for describing the architectural design pattern of Hindu temples in a systematic manner. At last but not least the proposed findings and conclusion of the research paper based on the Vastushastra is that the evolution of the concerned ancient building structures can be easily determined on the basis of traditional measurement system. The magical diagram can be taken into account in various fields from architecture to planning level with sustainable approach. Through achieving the certain objectives help to depict the way of designing, constructing and planning any Hindu temple structures at present scenario in a confined manner.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 2023

This paper is an attempt to search for Architectural commonality for a period from Seventh to Sev... more This paper is an attempt to search for Architectural commonality for a period from Seventh to Seventeenth Century CE in the region of Bengal. The region 'Bengal' is used with reference to the present West Bengal and the country of Bangladesh. We explore both the domestic and Monumental Architecture that were built in this region. Three different geographical sites of Paharpur, Pandua and Bishnupur are selected within the Bengal region, of different periods and with a different religious dominance to search a commonality in Architecture. The site of Paharpur (Seventh-Twelfth Century CE) lies currently in Bangladesh and was once a flourishing Buddhist monastery. The site of Padua currently in Malda district of West Bengal, India was the capital of Bengal Sultanate (Twelfth Century-Sixteenth Century CE). The site of Bishnupur lies in Bankura district of West Bengal, India and is known as temple town dotted with a large number of temples, popularly referred as Bengal style temples. This paper explores the bonding thread of Architecture that kept the culture alive in Bengal during these periods of transition. Later on we discuss about the new temple architecture that evolved in Bengal which developed in a syncretic way. We also try to correlate other similar transformation in the sub-continent where the form and construction in visual form was transformed while experimenting with different material.