Research

Engineering Sciences

Title :

Centre of Excellence for Indian Heritage in Digital Space Immersive digital visualizations of Ajanta, Ellora and Dwaraka

Area of research :

Engineering Sciences

Focus area :

Digital technologies

Principal Investigator :

Mr. M J Shankar Raman, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu (600113), Dr. Devendira Jalihal, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu (600032)

Timeline Start Year :

2024

Timeline End Year :

2025

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

The project involves the creation of a total of four digital items 4D show, a Multi-Sensory Sound and Light show, and a Virtual-Reality VR teleportation-experience as per the mapping given below. These digital visualizations will add value to visitors and tourists, improve their experience, increase interest in the sites, and enhance understanding of the history and culture.

Co-PI:

Dr. CSS Bharathy, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, Chennai, Tamilnadu (600011)

Total Budget (INR):

1,87,67,680

Organizations involved