Sacred Geometry in Indian Architectural and Ritual Traditions Short Summary of Dissertation By Dr Anindita Roy, PDGCI, IGNCA # 1: RESEARCH OVERVIEW Title Sacred Geometry: Concepts, Symbolism, and Its Presence in Indian Architectural and Ritual Traditions Abstract Sacred geometry is a modern interpretive framework (19th-20th century) - NOT found in classical Indian texts Examines how geometric principles serve religious, ritual, and cosmological purposes Bridges gap between exaggerated popular claims and fragmented scholarly work Uses qualitative, interpretative methodology with purposive case studies Analyzes: Vedic fire altar geometry, Sri Yantra, Vastu Purusha Mandala, and four temples Introduction - Key Points "Sacred geometry" is an umbrella term for geometric patterns in religious contexts Not a classical Indian term - does not app...