The Shiva Temple, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Nawalgarh, RajasthanUnbuilt Visions

The Shiva Temple

Conceived as more than a place of worship, the Shiva Temple was designed as a cultural and community space for Nawalgarh, with an integrated amphitheatre for performances and gatherings.

Location
Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Type
Unbuilt Visions
Area
12,300 sq ft

The project

Conceived as more than a place of worship, the Shiva Temple was designed as a cultural and community space for Nawalgarh. An amphitheatre was integrated into the temple complex, creating a setting for performances, recitals, bhajans, festivals and community gatherings.

The architecture reinterprets the traditional shikhara through a restrained Art Deco vocabulary, using bold geometry, symmetry and locally available Makrana marble. Open on all four sides, the temple was designed to create a sense of connection with its surroundings while maintaining the sanctity of the space.

Unbuilt. The project was fully designed and subsequently put on hold due to local political circumstances.

The Shiva Temple, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
The Shiva Temple by Sonia Gehlot
The Shiva Temple by Sonia Gehlot
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