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1. INTRODUCTION

Pilgrimage tourism is a type of tourism that encourages moral and religious
humans to visit pilgrim sites. There are several pilgrim sites of numerous religions

in India which magnetize a massive range of tourists from all over the international

to visit those sites and gain visual experience of the structure. However, the majority
of pilgrim sites are in suburbs, together with small towns, villages, or terrain, and
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
due to the excessive influx of travelers to these locations and the fast increase of

urbanization, these locations are degrading due to lack of sources to hold up with the

boom inside the range of travelers, putting excessive stress on the site and antique
heritage, and so on. As a result, the holy vicinity should deal with an accelerated

number of tourists that exceeds the maximum potential of a location without other

special planning, infrastructure, or greater features. This must be completed using

imposing vital solutions for providing sustainable improvement that can assist urban
designers, planners, architects, etc.

1.1. Aim

The aim of this thesis is to analyze and suggest sustainable architectural

interventions for tourism development of Madurai Azhagar Kovil, with the goal of
balancing cultural, spiritual, and environmental factors.

1.2. Objectives

⚫ To investigate the temple's historical background, architectural structures, and
cultural values.

⚫ To examine the site's present tourism impact, including tourist numbers,

challenges to the environment and infrastructure.

⚫ To find the tourist facilities that are available in the research area.
⚫ To find sustainable building ideas and strategies that can be used here without

affecting their cultural and spiritual importance.

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