JUST PASSING THROUGH

When taking the road lesser travelled, visitors may stumble upon narrow winding alleys, hole-in-the-wall shops embellished with carved sandstone patterns and geometric motifs, and humble homes wearing the remnants of time. The common denominator? Every layered detail tells a different story, singing of bygone eras, whispering the secret of what makes India’s buildings tick, and often speaking louder than the grand temples captured through selfie sticks. One thing is certain, there is no shortage of unique elements and entrances to glean inspiration from.

Doors for one, despite their simplicity in function, play a crucial role in architecture and culture. Throughout the rise and fall of history, empires have built massive arched portals to greet visitors or commemorate significant events, while the doors of religious buildings were elaborately adorned to fend off evil. In India's traditional architecture system of Vastu Shastra, doors and thresholds hold a particularly deep spiritual meaning.