Editorial Policy
Our Editorial Standards
Sacred Places India publishes researched, referenced material about India's temples, pilgrimage sites, and cultural heritage. The aim is factual accuracy, clarity, and usefulness—and when a page falls short of that, it is corrected rather than left standing.
Accuracy and Fact-Checking
All content published on Sacred Places India undergoes a structured verification process:
- Historical claims are checked against the best available authority—Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) records and UNESCO documentation where they exist, and peer-reviewed scholarship where they do not. Each page lists the sources it actually used.
- Architectural classifications follow the standard taxonomy defined by the ASI and recognized art history scholarship (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara, etc.).
- Timings, festival dates, and visitor information are taken from official temple and state tourism sources, and are treated as changeable rather than permanent.
- Dates and dynastic attributions follow current archaeological and epigraphical evidence, with disputed readings shown as disputed.
Corrections and Updates
We treat accuracy as an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time effort:
- Every page includes a "Last Updated" timestamp so readers know when the content was most recently reviewed.
- If you identify an error or outdated information, please contact us at sacredplaceindiahello@gmail.com.
- Substantive corrections are documented and the page is updated promptly with the corrected information.
- Pages covering topics where new archaeological discoveries may change understanding are reviewed on a regular cycle.
Sources & References
We believe transparency about sources strengthens trust:
— every record linked above was re-requested for this release, so the link still resolves and the publisher still serves the document. It is a link check, not a re-verification of every sentence on this page.
- Primary sources include the Archaeological Survey of India, UNESCO World Heritage Centre documentation, and official state heritage department records.
- Secondary sources include peer-reviewed journals in South Asian studies, art history, and archaeology.
- Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses or taken by the site's editor, with full attribution provided on our Image Credits page.
- A detailed breakdown of our data collection and verification methodology is available on our Methodology page.
Independence and Objectivity
Sacred Places India is an independent project. We are not affiliated with any temple trust, religious organization, government body, or commercial entity. This independence allows us to write objectively and prioritize accuracy over any institutional or commercial agenda.
Content Scope
Our content covers temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, pilgrimage circuits, temple architecture, dynasties, festivals, and cultural heritage across India. We distinguish between:
- Historical and archaeological facts supported by evidence.
- Mythological and traditional narratives presented as cultural beliefs rather than verified history.
- Visitor information such as timings, dress codes, and travel guidance verified against official sources.
Advertising & Commercial Independence
Sacred Places India is an editorially independent publication. To support server infrastructure, research tools, and ongoing site maintenance, we may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense). Our editorial decisions, research conclusions, architectural classifications, and historical analyses are never influenced by advertisers, commercial sponsors, or temple trusts. Advertisements are clearly separated from editorial content.
Who Is Responsible
Sacred Places India is written, researched and edited by Naveen singh negi, working alone. There is no editorial staff, no research desk and no outside contributors. Where this policy says "we", it means that one person. Questions about accuracy, sourcing or corrections go to sacredplaceindiahello@gmail.com.
Contact the Editor
For editorial inquiries, source suggestions, or content feedback, please reach out to:
sacredplaceindiahello@gmail.com
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