Fact-Checking Policy

Our Approach to Verification

Sacred Places India treats fact-checking as a core editorial function. Every piece of information published on this website is verified against authoritative sources before publication. Our fact-checking process is designed to catch errors at multiple stages and ensure that readers can trust the information they find here.

Verification Sources

We prioritize the following types of sources, in order of authority:

1. Primary archaeological evidence — ASI site reports, temple inscriptions, excavation records.
2. Government heritage records — UNESCO World Heritage documentation, state archaeology department records, INTACH reports.
3. Peer-reviewed academic sources — journal articles in Indian art history, archaeology, and South Asian studies.
4. Official temple sources — temple trust websites, official government tourism portals.
5. Reputable reference works — encyclopedias of Indian temple architecture, dynastic histories, and architectural surveys.

Fact-Checking Process

Every article or temple page goes through the following checks:

• Claim verification: Each factual claim (dates, dynasties, architectural styles, dimensions) is checked against at least two independent sources.
• Consistency check: Information is compared across related pages to ensure no internal contradictions exist.
• Source currency: Sources are checked for publication date to ensure they reflect the latest archaeological understanding.
• Context review: Claims are evaluated within their proper historical and cultural context to avoid misinterpretation.

Handling Disputed Information

Where scholarly consensus does not exist (for example, disputed construction dates or conflicting dynastic attributions), we present the most widely accepted view while noting alternative perspectives. This transparent approach allows readers to understand the current state of knowledge rather than presenting speculation as settled fact.

Reporting Errors

If you believe any content on Sacred Places India contains a factual error, please contact us at sacredplaceindiahello@gmail.comwith the specific URL, the claimed error, and your supporting source. We investigate every report and issue corrections promptly when verified.