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1.Introduction:
Town planning in India is not new. The planning of towns and villages was done in a scientific manner even in
Vedic times. Some of the principles on which this was based, are valid even today. The science of ancient town
planning is expounded in the Shilpa Shastras, Niti Shastras and Smriti Shastras and also in the treatises on
astrology and astronomy. Descriptions of towns and villages occur very frequently in the Vedas. Vedic
civilization recorded remarkable progress in village and town planning. The content of all treatises on Shilpa
Shastras reveal that the problems of town planning and architecture were resolved scientifically. It reflects
scientific knowledge, methodical treatment and implementation of Shastras in planning towns and building
edifices. The Shilpa Shastras stressed on town planning schemes to be carried out according to its suitability and
with reasons (Yukta). An individual was allowed full play for his imagination within the norms laid down by
Shilpa Shastras. The profession of Sthapati (Architect, Town Planner) was well recognized and the Sthapati and
his sub-ordinates were considered the upper crust of society.
The scope of ancient Indian town planning included all relevant requirements for a healthy civic life. It includes
descriptions of temples (mandira, devalaya), market (apana), streets and lanes (path, vithi), royal palaces,
housing of citizens (sarvajana-grihavasa), arched gateways, sheds for drinking water (prapa), pleasure garden
(aram-griha), tanks and reservoirs, wells, city wall, moats, forts, etc.
HISTORY OF SHRI MUKTHI NAGA KSHETRA:
Shri Mukthi Naga Kshetra has long been home to the Serpent Deity. For the past 200 years, the
residents of this region have been referring to this place as “JunjappanaBayalu” (Junjappa’s Field).
In accordance with Lord Subrahmanya’s divine will, the construction of the Mukthi Naga Temple is
being carried out at this place. This place, which is a veritable abode of serpents, is a heaven of
peace and serenity to all who come here. Temple is situated at Ramohalli, 18 kilometers from the
Bangalore bus stand. It is located 5 kilometers from the Bangalore-Mysore road, after one passes
Kengeri, on the way to the Big Banyan Tree. One kilometer from the Ramohalli bus stand is the
place where the place where Mukthi Naga Temple is present.
Definition:
Town planning is a technical and political process concerned with the development and use of land, planning
permission, protection and use of the environment, public welfare, and the design of the urban environment,
including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such
as transportation, communications, and distribution networks.
Urban planning is also referred to as urban and regional planning, regional planning, town planning, city
planning, rural planning, urban development . It is considered an interdisciplinary field that includes social,
engineering and design sciences.
Urban planning is closely related to the field of urban design and some urban planners provide designs for
streets, parks, buildings and other urban areas.