Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions

Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima (2022) Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions. In: EARTH USA 2022, September 23-25, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico. [Conference or Workshop Item]

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Abstract (in English)

On the west coast of the Indian peninsula, along the Arabian Sea, is India’s smallest state - Goa. Goa’s traditional architecture is mainly built with mud and/or laterite-stone. Like the rest of India and other parts of the world, many social, cultural, and religious beliefs and traditions are entwined in everyday Goan life - including its architecture. There are building materials that are considered sacred, ancient religious texts that refer to architecture, religious symbols built in and around houses, rituals and festivals performed at different stages of constructing a house. Of course, over time, some traditions and customs have evolved or even been lost. As Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for 451 years i.e. 1510 - 1961, the Goan culture blends that of India and Europe, especially Portugal and its colonies. This is evident in its architecture, art, cuisine, music, religion, education, politics, etc. Interestingly, the religious conversions that took place during the Portuguese reign, mainly from tribal and Hindu to Catholic, saw various adaptations to cultural traditions - including those related to construction practices. Goan Catholics, while retaining certain aspects of their Hindu customs, adapted to suit their new ones. This research paper touches upon various architectural practices followed by Goan tribals, Hindus, and Christians, from ancient to current times.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Authors:	Authors Email Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima chenelle.rodrigues@gmail.com
Languages:	English
Keywords:	earth architecture; conservation of architecture; tangible and intangible; customs and traditions; religions; Hinduism; Christian heritage; India
Subjects:	A. THEORETICAL AND GENERAL ASPECTS > 06. History of architecture C. ARCHITECTURE > 03. Styles of architecture C. ARCHITECTURE > 04. Building materials C. ARCHITECTURE > 05. Building techniques C. ARCHITECTURE > 06. Structures of buildings C. ARCHITECTURE > 07. Decorations and ornaments E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 09. Social and economic aspects of conservation O. INTANGIBLE HERITAGE > 02. Oral traditions and expressions (including language) O. INTANGIBLE HERITAGE > 04. Social practices, rituals and festive events O. INTANGIBLE HERITAGE > 05. Traditional craftsmanship P. GEOGRAPHIC AREAS > 04. Asia and Pacific islands P. GEOGRAPHIC AREAS > 05. Europe
Name of monument, town, site, museum:	Goa, India
Depositing User:	Ms Chenelle Rodrigues
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2024 10:24
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2024 10:24
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3339

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