3D Virtual Museum of Ancient Monuments

Preserving India's Cultural Heritage Through 3D Digital Innovation

Organised by Subhankar Mishra's Lab, NISER and Dassault Systemes Foundation, India
Tirtha Vision Competition Poster

Winners

🥇 1st Place: Sonnalagi

Temple: Shri Revan Siddheshwar Temple, Vijapur Road, Solapur

College: Walchand Institute of Technology

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Narendra S. Katikar (nskatikar@witsolapur.org)

Team Members: Samrudha Bharat Bagale, Aditya Rahul Bangar, Shubham Subodh Verma, Sairam Madhav Katkam, Padmraj Hirachand Kasar

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🥈 2nd Place: Garuda's Eternal Legacy

Temple: Hampi Stone Chariot

College: B M S College of Engineering

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Reshmidevi T V (reshmidevi.civ@bmsce.ac.in)

Team Members: Abhishek G H, Abhishek S H, Gururaj, Angadi Siddesha, B K Suhas

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🥉 3rd Place: Kalpavriksha

Temple: Kopeshwar Temple

College: Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Avadhoot Rajurkar (avadhoot.rajurkar@vit.edu)

Team Members: Avadhoot Rajurkar, Vivekanand Khade, Kaustubh Junnarkar, Shivansh Kalbhor, Rushikesh Karnik

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Consolation Prize: Kalpanalay

Temple: Shri Tukai Mata Temple

College: Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune

Faculty Mentor: Prof. D. B. Hulwan (dattatray.hulwan@vit.edu)

Team Members: Darshan Ghuge, Rohit Dane, Vaibhav Dahatonde, Kshitija Garje, Rushikesh Gawade

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Consolation Prize: Drishti

Temple: Shri Khandoba Temple Bale

College: N. K. Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Aditya Dhobale (adityadhobale@orchidengg.ac.in)

Team Members: Ashutosh Girish Sardeshmukh, Onkar Sanjay Zade, Siddhant Vikas Jakate, Narendra Ravindranath Kadam, Prathmesh Vilas Surwase

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Participating Teams

Pixel Pilgrims - Parvati Temple (Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune)

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Atul Kulkarni (atul.kulkarni@vit.edu)

Team Members: Sharvil Sande, Sumedh Kotecha, Yashkumar Khairnar, Siddesh Killekar, Neha Kshirsagar

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AugmentX - Khandoba Temple Akurdi (Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering)

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jayashree V. Katti (jayashree.katti@pccoepune.org)

Team Members: Tanushka Patil, Aadi Kanchankar, Amisha Tiwarekar, Om Mundada

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Relix - Shree Balaji Temple (Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering)

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Alpana Borse (alpana.borse@pccoepune.org)

Team Members: Ishan Petkar, Tanvi Jadhav, Prince Kushwaha, Tejal Jadhav

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Shilpakala - Sri Bhoga Nandishwara Temple (B M S College of Engineering)

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Reshmidevi T V (reshmidevi.civ@bmsce.ac.in)

Team Members: R D Sakthi Sree, Charishma R A, S Aravind, Neeraja G K, Desetty Sai Manognya

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Vastuu - Siddheshwar Temple Solapur (N. K. Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur)

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Shriniwas Metan (shrinivasmetan@orchidengg.ac.in)

Team Members: Onkar Kudate, Pruthviraj Ingale, Kedarnath Shivasharan Dhadde, Jyotirmay Bhadreshwarmath, Shravani Santosh Honkalas

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About the Competition

3D Virtual Museum of Ancient Monuments is a unique competition that combines technology with cultural preservation. This initiative aims to create digital 3D reconstructions of India's magnificent temples and monuments, ensuring that our rich cultural heritage is preserved for future generations through cutting-edge photogrammetry and 3D modeling techniques.

By participating in this competition, you contribute to a larger mission of documenting and preserving India's architectural marvels while learning about advanced technologies in the process.


How to Participate

1📝 Registration

2📸 Capture Photographs

📅 Best Time for Photography:
  • Golden Hours: Early morning (7-9 AM) or late afternoon (4-6 PM)
  • Avoid: Harsh midday sunlight (10 AM - 3 PM) which creates strong shadows
  • Avoid: Very low light conditions or night photography
  • Weather: Slightly overcast conditions can provide even lighting
🛸 Drone Photography Guidelines:
  • Legal Compliance: Check Digital Sky Platform for permissions
  • Registration: Ensure your drone is registered with DGCA if required
  • No-Fly Zones: Verify the monument is not in a restricted area
  • Permissions: Obtain necessary permissions from local authorities and monument management
  • Flight Pattern: Use systematic grid or circular paths
  • Altitude: Capture from multiple heights (20m, 50m, 100m)
  • Safety: Maintain visual line of sight and follow all safety protocols

3✍️ Share the Story

4📤 Upload Your Contribution


🏆 Prizes & Recognition


📊 Evaluation Criteria

Photo quality & coverage
40%
Cultural/historical significance
20%
Architectural detail captured
20%
Visual clarity of final model
20%

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Start: 22nd September 2025
  • Registration End: 12th October 2025
  • Confirmation: 13th October 2025
  • Submission Period: 13th October - 30th November 2025
  • Final Reconstructions and Judgement Period: 1st December - 11th December 2025
  • Winners Announcement: 12th December 2025

Note: Limited to 50 teams (First come, first served)