Throughout history, rivers have played a significant role in the development of human civilisation, not just as a source of water but also as centres of economic activity. But in these days of rapid urbanisation, rivers are recognised as part of the urban landscape, with urban local bodies looking to reap economic value through them. But what often gets ignored in the process is that more often than not, such rivers are already connected to the surrounding communities, who have traditional practices around them. Thus, they possess a certain heritage value in terms of historical structures and intangible cultural heritage. …
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Poornima Kotagal is an architect and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Heritage Management from Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University. She is passionate about exploring the interconnections between architecture, culture and ecology which tie a community. She hopes to bring about a change in the perception of development in India.