9th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development

Authors - Dara Shashank, Tarun Kumar
Abstract - This paper focuses on integrating present-day innovative technology with the cultural history of our Indian mythology through an interactive platform, “Itihasa – An interactive learning experience of Indian mythology” It is an approach to create one platform to help youngsters learn about Indian mythology in various formats by going beyond the conventional methods of learning and narrative boundaries”. Itihasa offers an interactive learning experience of fascinating Indian epics, folklore and spiritual teachings. It is a trial being made for cultural preservation, using modern teaching techniques by providing a broad range of content types such as interactive 3D walkthroughs where users can move around in the form of various characters in environments inspired by Indian mythological sites, blogs, short videos and interactive forums, encouraging present youth to learn and understand about Indian cultural history through mythologies and its importance.