Historika Foundations
Scientific documentation, conservation, and public knowledge systems for India's historical landscapes, integrating field research, technology, and education.
Somnath Chitrakoot Temple Survey
From Field Evidence to a High-Precision 3D Model
We began this restoration initiative with an on-ground field study—documenting the structure through detailed surveys, ground reporting, and walkthrough videos. This evidence pack was consolidated into a conservation-ready 3D model.
Field Study
On-site observation & architectural detailing.
Surveys
Measured capture of structural geometry.
Reporting
Condition documentation & site context.
3D Modeling
Digital asset built from real field data.
Meeting & On-Ground Survey
We initiated the Chitrakoot restoration journey through an official meeting and immediate on-ground survey of the temple site. This ensured that documentation started with real context, alignment, and field conditions.
- Meeting with officials / stakeholders
- Field survey of the temple structure
- Site context captured before documentation
On-Ground Evidence
3D Reconstruction Renders
Official Appreciation Letter
After completing the field documentation and 3D modeling support work, the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology Department acknowledged the effort through an official appreciation letter.
- Recognition for heritage documentation work
- Strengthens credibility for future conservation phases
- Confirms institutional alignment for restoration readiness
Heritage & Conservation Projects
Grounded in fieldwork. Prepared for restoration.
Krishnabai Temple
Status: Architectural documentation completed. Restoration pending.
Location: Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
- Architectural study & Documentation
- Conservation planning
Bansilalpet Step Well
Status: Stepwell Restoration Work, Masonry & Stone Repair Conservation Detailing.
Location: Telangana
- Replacement of broken stone columns and beams
- Raking joints and repointing in lime mortar
- Made-to-order stone for stepwell structural members
Atash Behram Temple
Status: Restoration-related documentation for the Parsi temple at Udvada.
Location: Udvada, Gujarat
- Condition assessment
- Historical preservation mapping
Social Media Reach
Historika’s research is communicated at scale through digital storytelling, reaching students, professionals, and heritage lovers globally.
Books & Knowledge Outputs
Converting fieldwork into lasting research publications
Historika’s mission includes converting research into accessible knowledge. These publications ensure that archaeological findings and scientific perspectives reach scholars and the public in a lasting form.
The Journey Behind Mahabharata: Myth or History?
Coming from a career of a well-established software engineer in as an Oracle Life Sciences expert in HCL Technologies, Chandru Ramesh gave up his well-paying job for to support his father in his business for few years.
And also venturing across India and surrounding countries in search of in search of understanding the ancient history of Bharat, he decided to—upon one of his travels while encountering a discussion with a Buddhist monk—he realized that Mahabharat is one such literature which binds the entire Indian subcontinent under one common thread.
And therefore, he felt it’s extremely important for the future—for the present and the future of the Indian civilization—to understand the history, historicity, and the antiquity of this great literature.
And thus, he traveled across the Indian subcontinent studying data from more than 13 plus academic disciplines and collecting all the data and compiling into a best-selling book called as Mahabharat: Myth or History, which has gained accolades and appreciation from from scholarly and Dharmic community worldwide.
Mahabharat: Myth or History is one of the most, if not the most, comprehensive research works on the all the historical footprints of the Mahabharat documented in the last 3,000 years. Which are available in the last 3,000 years documented in a single book.
With 300 plus evidences backed up by 1,000 plus academic citations, this book is undoubtedly a masterpiece which establishes why there are enough reasons for Mahabharat to be a historical event rather than mythology.
Mahabharata: Myth or History?
A landmark research work examining the Mahabharata through archaeology, geography, astronomy, and multiple academic disciplines based on extensive travel across India.
Archaeology from the Skies
An introduction to space archaeology in the Indian context, explaining how satellite imagery, LiDAR, and GIS are transforming how we discover buried heritage.
Science in Ancient India
A research-based exploration of scientific knowledge systems, covering metallurgy, water management, and medicine with modern scientific interpretation.
Institutional Collaborations
Academic partnerships strengthening archaeological rigor
Historika’s research and documentation initiatives are strengthened through collaboration with leading academic and technological institutions. These partnerships ensure methodological rigor, technical validation, and long-term research credibility across archaeology, geospatial science, and heritage conservation.
IIT Kanpur
Technical collaboration in advanced research methodologies, data analysis, and technology-driven approaches supporting archaeological documentation, spatial analysis, and scientific interpretation of heritage landscapes.
IIT Tirupati
Collaboration in geospatial technologies, digital documentation, and interdisciplinary research frameworks enabling large-scale heritage mapping, analysis, and conservation initiatives.
Public Education, Lectures, Webinars, and Digital Reach
Historika’s public-facing work extends beyond heritage documentation. Through lectures, webinars, civic forums, digital channels, website development, and audience engagement systems, the organisation has built a substantial educational and outreach presence.
Lectures, Public Sessions, and International Outreach
Historika has represented its work through invited lectures and public-facing talks, including international heritage and civilisational discussions that connect historical evidence with broader cultural audiences.
- International lecture engagement
- Public discourse on history and civilisation
- Knowledge outreach beyond formal academia
Webinars, Courses, Website, Blog, and Social Channels
Educational content related to Krishna, Vraj, Vaishnavism, and archaeological history was developed into stable knowledge formats, while Historika’s website, blog, social strategy, and direct communication channels strengthened public dissemination.
- History of Krishna & Vraj sessions
- Structured educational content and webinars
- Website, blog, WhatsApp, and audience engagement channels