My interest in history subject goes way back to my schooldays, but it was while pursuing Master in Ancient Indian Culture when I realised its not just interest its passion, and as I explored the world of heritage in libraries and at heritage sites, I became aware of various aspects of heritage, how heritage makes history alive and more than that its active role in today’s society, in every individual’s life. I believe that heritage belongs to all, not just for those who study it, but to the people from all walks of life and hence I found this forum named Sthāpatya Samvād to engage with people and explore the multi-faceted world of heritage.

From secondary schooling to college, I always had this inclination towards the sciences. And I always thought of pursing my career in the field of Physics. But 4 years back, while I was still in college pursuing bachelors in sciences, I developed this interest in history, art and culture. At first, it was a means to reboot my brain from hours-long monotony, but with time I realised that science and art both help us to describe the world around us. I also started sharing this idea through an online platform as an educator in the same field.

To dive little deeper, I decided to pursue my Post Graduation in Ancient Indian History, Archaeology and Culture. It helped me to understand that art has a potential to perform and convey messages, ideas, expressions where words fall short.

I believe festivals, handicrafts, food, songs and music, all bring stories and knowledge which create a link between human and nature, in and between generations. I met Sandesh(Founder) during my Masters program and homogeneity of thoughts regarding how we can make people to actually “see” and acknowledge the power of these expressions that is art, pushed us to start Sthāpatya Samvād.