Pilania, Harshal2024-06-262024-06-262024-06-25vt_gsexam:40432https://hdl.handle.net/10919/119506Darśana is an an interactive, multi-channel installation offering participants an artistic, somatic immersion in Hindu mythology. The exhibit interprets the Hindu concept of 'darśana'—a practice involving the experience and observance of a deity—through a contemporary lens. At the heart of the installation is Lord Kṛṣṇa, the beloved flutist deity celebrated for his wisdom and charm. Participants are immersed in a digital rendition of his native forested land, Vṛndāvana. Here, they are encouraged to move, dance, and interact with their surroundings. By presenting ancient stories through new media technologies, "Darśana" explores the potential of modern technology to reinterpret and revitalize traditional practices and beliefs for contemporary audiences, drawing their attention to their cultural heritage.ETDenIn CopyrightImmersive InstallationInteractiveHindu mythologyProjection MappingSpatial AudioCultural PreservationMotion captureVrindavanLord KrishnaIndiaNew Media ArtVirtual EnvironmentsExperiential StorytellingHuman Centered DesignThesis