Vav ni Dharohar: An Interactive Mobile App with AR Experience of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Rani-ki-Vav"

A mobile application integrating Augmented Reality (AR) enhances on-site interpretation of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani-ki-Vav, offering visitors detailed insights into its iconography, construction techniques, and cultural symbolism. This portable solution, adapted from a kiosk-based system, enables personalized engagement through smartphone use while maintaining research rigor and stakeholder inclusivity. Human-centered design principles and extensive stakeholder collaboration ensured the app's accessibility and cultural relevance, demonstrating AR technology's potential to improve heritage interpretation and visitor satisfaction.

Bhandari, H. (2026). Vav ni Dharohar: An Interactive Mobile App with AR Experience of UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rani-ki-Vav”. International Journal of Arts Architecture & Design, 4(1), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.62030/2026janpaper3