JMI Architecture Students Showcase Heritage at Bharat Parv 2026 Exhibition in Delhi

Students of the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, presented their academic work at Bharat Parv 2026, a national cultural festival held during Republic Day celebrations at the ancient Red Fort. The exhibition was organized by the Council of Architecture with the dual purpose of promoting architectural education and enhancing public awareness of India's architectural heritage.

The participation formed part of the “Srujan 2.0” exhibition, where architecture colleges from across the country displayed student research and design innovations. JMI students presented detailed building construction and structural models created by B.Arch students. During the event, the main highlight was the documentary study of the Bhimakali Temple, a very good example of traditional Himalayan temple architecture that also shows its connection to Indias knowledge systems.

Architectural Heritage of India was the main theme of the exhibition. Along with it, there were topics like the use of local materials and village knowledge for building and the evolution of design in the development of cities. One of the major attractions of the CoA pavilion was the way the exhibition linked the traditional temple design principles with the contemporary structural knowledge and thus became a big hit with the visitors.

It was remarked by faculty members that Bharat Parv participation gives architecture students a national platform and is a bridge between their academic learning and public engagement. The display also serves as a source of inspiration for school students and young aspirants to choose architecture as a profession by showing them the possibilities that lie outside of conventional engineering and design paths.

Before this, the Council of Architecture held the Srujan exhibition at Bharat Parv 2025. It was very well received by both the professionals and the general public. Building on that success, the Srujan 2.0 edition in 2026, an extended version, not only attracted more institutions but also more people came forward to interact.

Jamia Millia Islamia was among the participants at last year's edition. The university's ongoing participation is a reflection of its deepening commitment to heritage research, conservation awareness, and sustainable architecture education in India.

As the attention to culturally grounded and climate responsive design keeps rising, events such as Bharat Parv are becoming important platforms that are connecting the world of academics, policymakers, and people thus, increasing understanding of how architecture can contribute to the future development of cities and the preservation of heritage in India.