Encoded knowledge in Stone : Architectural Geometry and Cosmology of Lonar crater

Samrat Rahul Sarode

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67743

Encoded knowledge in Stone : Architectural Geometry and Cosmology of Lonar crater

Author(s)	Ar Samrat Rahul Sarode
Country	India
Abstract	This research proposes an interdisciplinary interpretation of the Lonar impact crater (Maharashtra, India) as a site where ancient temple architecture symbolically encodes geological, astronomical, and planetary knowledge. Conducted by Architect and independent researcher Samrat R. Sarode, the study examines spatial planning, measurements, orientations, and mythological associations of key monuments around Lonar, including the Daityasudan Temple, Gomukh water tank, and Big Hanuman Temple. The study identifies numerical, geometric, and directional correlations between temple dimensions and planetary parameters—particularly those associated with Mars, whose basaltic geology parallels that of the Lonar crater. Scaled relationships derived from architectural measurements are interpreted as symbolic representations of planetary diameters and Earth’s internal structure. The seven-tiered stone base of Daityasudan Temple is analyzed as a conceptual model of Earth’s internal layers, while the temple’s eastward alignment is examined in relation to the scientifically proposed trajectory of the meteor impact. Mythological narratives from the Skanda Purana, especially the episode of Lavanasura and Vishnu, are reinterpreted as cultural memory of a catastrophic celestial event encoded in symbolic language. The research suggests that the Lonar temple complex functions not only as a religious landscape but also as a knowledge system preserving ancient Indian understanding of cosmic events, planetary science, and geophysical processes through architectural expression. The study calls for systematic archaeological, geological, and archaeo-astronomical evaluation to further investigate these correlations and to recognize Lonar as an integrated heritage site where mythology, science, and architecture converge.
Keywords	Lonar Crater; Meteor Impact Heritage; Temple Architecture; Archaeoastronomy; Geo-Architecture; Planetary Symbolism; Mars Analogue Site; Sacred Geometry; Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems; Architectural Astronomy; Cultural Memory of Catastrophic Events; Skanda Purana Interpretation; Daityasudan Temple; Gomukh Water Tank; Myth–Science Interface; Symbolic Metrology; Geocosmic Correlation; Heritage Science.
Field	Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67743
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbnpw6

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