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Dharohar  ·  by Ramdoot Restores Foundation

धरोहर · Dharohar Heritage Site
Documentation Form v3.0

Field survey form for temples & heritage sites across India — structured for restoration priority assessment & conservation planning

Temples  ·  Monuments  ·  Heritage Sites

Section 1: Volunteer Identity 1 / 16
01

Volunteer Identity

Who is filling this form? Mandatory Phase 1 — I Am Here

If assigned by your organisation
02

Visit Proof

Prove you physically visited Mandatory Phase 1

⚠️ This form must be filled based on a physical visit. Remote / internet-based entries will be disqualified.
Longer visits produce better documentation
Tap "Use My Location" to auto-fill — or enter manually (Google Maps → Long press → Copy coordinates)
Your face must be visible with the site behind you
📸
Tap to upload selfie at site entrance
Helps verify real visit + gives context about the area
🛤️
Tap to upload photo of road/landmark near site
03

Site Identification

Name it before you describe it Mandatory Phase 2 — I Am Looking

Alternate names the site is known by locally
3b

Religious & Heritage Classification

Tradition, deity & sanctum details Optional — Fill only if clearly known

Select the primary tradition — do NOT guess

List other deities found inside or outside garbhagriha


04

👀 Guided Observation

What did you clearly see? Mandatory Phase 2

👀 Walk around the entire site once before answering. Look at all walls, the roof, the base, and the surroundings.
🔍 Now tick only what you clearly observed with your own eyes.
Did you see any of these problems?


05

Structural Condition & Completeness

Rate what you just observed Mandatory Phase 2

Rate each from 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Excellent). If a part doesn't exist, skip it.

Overall — how much of the original structure still stands?
06

Threat & Urgency

What risks does this site face? Mandatory Phase 2

Select the 3 most urgent threats (max 3)

07

📸 Photo Documentation

Visual evidence — most important section Mandatory Phase 3 — I Am Documenting

📷 Each photo must show a DIFFERENT aspect. No duplicates. Daylight photos only. Minimum 6 required.
📋 Required Photo Checklist — You MUST upload these 6:
Entrance / Approach Full Front View Side / Angle View Damage Close-up Surroundings / Context Detail Shot (carving/surface)

📌 Mandatory Photos (6 required)

🚪
Upload — Entry path
🏛️
Upload — Front elevation
📐
Upload — Alternate angle
⚠️
Upload — Cracks, damage
🌳
Upload — Area around site
🔍
Upload — Carving/surface

✨ Optional Photos

🕉️
Upload — Inner sanctum
⛩️
Upload — Top / tower
🚧
Upload — Garbage, vandalism
Upload — Anything special

🛕 Deity & Sanctum Photos

📷 If photographing inside garbhagriha, ensure proper permission and lighting. Do not use flash on ancient idols.
🙏
Upload — Primary idol / lingam
🪔
Upload — Other murtis present
🕌
Upload — Inner sanctum view

1–3 minute walkthrough greatly helps documentation. Max 500 MB.
🎥
Upload video — Site walkthrough

Tick all that apply
08

Access & Context

Location, accessibility, surroundings Phase 4 — I Am Recording

09

Cultural & Religious Activity

Is the site still alive? Phase 4

10

History & Architecture

Origin, dynasty, style, features Optional Phase 4

💡 Fill what you know. It's okay to leave blanks — do NOT guess.

11

Threats & Damage Detail

Environmental + human factors Phase 4


12

Local Stories & Oral Lore

Capture intangible heritage Optional Phase 4

🪷 Oral traditions are as valuable as stone carvings.

13

🧠 Volunteer Reflection

Your truth, your impressions, your confidence Mandatory Phase 4

✍️ This section captures your honest voice. The one-line summary will be used in published reports.
Examples: "A 900-year-old Shiva temple collapsing with no one to save it" • "Beautifully maintained Jain temple the village revolves around"
0/200


This helps our AI weigh your data correctly. No penalty for low confidence.
14

Declaration & Consent

Final confirmation Mandatory

धन्यवाद! Documentation Submitted

Your heritage site documentation has been recorded. Your contribution helps preserve India's cultural heritage for future generations.

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