Conference Presentations by Raghunath Bokil
Indian archaeological society , 2025
Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress, 2025
Terracotta worship goes back to prehistoric times, and it is still practiced. Numerous terracotta... more Terracotta worship goes back to prehistoric times, and it is still practiced. Numerous terracotta figurines were newly reported in a sacred grove in the village of Buimpal in Sattari taluka of Goa. As per the preliminary survey, these figurines are related to the Kumeri cultivation which was practiced by the local communities. These figurines include various human, composite and animal figures. These terracotta figurines not only give accounts about religious practices but also sheds light on local craftsmanship. Besides the known knowledge of the locals, the documentation and further analysis could lead to understanding more about the symbolism of the terracotta figures and it could add a new perspective to the cultural and ecological studies of Goa. Recently authors conducted a survey in the State of Goa to document the cultural and heritage related antiquities of the region.
Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress (ISSN No.:2229-3671) , 2025
Terracotta figurines are one of the sustainable mediums that are used for ritualistic purposes. N... more Terracotta figurines are one of the sustainable mediums that are used for ritualistic purposes. Numerous terracotta figurines were reported in a sacred grove in the village of Buimpal in Sattari tehsil of Goa. The site is located on the foothills of a series of hillock present between Buimpal and Mausi. As per the preliminary survey conducted, these figurines are related to the Kumeri cultivation which were practiced by the local communities. These figurines include various human, composite and animal figures. These terracotta figurines not only give accounts about religious practices but also sheds light on local craftsmanship. The paper focuses and discusses about the documentation of these terracotta figurines which can add a new perspective to the cultural and ecological studies of Goa.
Journal of Epigraphical Society of India (ISSN: 0970 - 4760), 2025
Inscriptions reveals the activities done by the people may it be donative, eulogy or commemorativ... more Inscriptions reveals the activities done by the people may it be donative, eulogy or commemorative. Epigraphs found in temples shed light on the various events and activities carried out at that particular time. This may include construction, renovation or even rituals. This paper focuses on the three inscriptions in Marāṭhī language from the Ratnagiri taluka of Maharashtra. Inscriptions are dated between 18th to 20th Century CE. Inscriptions mentions year and or Saṃvatsaras in which the renovation works of the temples have taken place.
Papers by Raghunath Bokil
Kalakalpa - IGNCA Journal of Arts, 2026
Kashthashilpa, the traditional Indian art of wood carving, represents an intricate blend of craft... more Kashthashilpa, the traditional Indian art of wood carving, represents an intricate blend of craftsmanship, cultural, and regional identity. The study found that Kashthashilpa varies regionally in style and motif, influenced by mythology, environment, and royal patronage. In Maharashtra, the influence of the rich cultural heritage of the wooden architecture and wood carving became more prominent during the Maratha period. In this paper authors have tried to interpret Kashthashilpa using modern techniques. These includes digital documentation and illustrations.
Journal of History and Archaeology, 2025
Konkan region is narrow strip of land between Western Ghats
and Arabian Sea. Due to its strategi... more Konkan region is narrow strip of land between Western Ghats
and Arabian Sea. Due to its strategic position and prosperity, it was invaded by various dynasties throughout the history. Owing to its environmental condition it was not possible to construct temples of a size in this region, but there are few exceptions to this. Local artisans and architects started using local material for the construction and came up with one the most unique blend of temple architecture. It consists of its carved wooden pillars and brackets with tiled roof. Depiction of the murals is an addition to the embellishment of the temple. One such temple can be discovered from the Pawas village of Ratnagiri taluka, Maharashtra. The temple is adorned with murals, exquisite wood carvings, etc. This temple is the ideal model to comprehend temple architecture of this region.
Sarvatra - Memorial Volume, 2026
This paper deals with the various types of memorial stones found from the village of Walke and Pa... more This paper deals with the various types of memorial stones found from the village of Walke and Pali located in the Ratnagiri taluka of the Maharashtra. These memorial stones are deteriorated beyond recognition. In this paper, authors try to reconstruct the outlines of these memorial stones by using digital software’s and sketching. Along with this an attempt at making a repository of these memorial stones has been made.
Journal of Studies in South Asia (JSSA) (ISSN :3107-8451), Jun 30, 2025
Due to the unavailability of suitable material, rock-cut architecture in the region of southern K... more Due to the unavailability of suitable material, rock-cut architecture in the region of southern Konkan is limited. Despite that fact, substantial number of caves have been identified by various scholars over the last century. These rock-cut architecture is either in the form of Monolithic shrines or caves. Two such rock-cut caves were discovered in the Sangameshwar taluka and one from the Ratnagiri taluka of the Ratnagiri district. The paper will discuss about the presence of these rock-cut caves and their scope for further research. This could be an opportunity for further research on the rock cut caves in the South Konkan region.
Uploads
Conference Presentations by Raghunath Bokil
Papers by Raghunath Bokil
and Arabian Sea. Due to its strategic position and prosperity, it was invaded by various dynasties throughout the history. Owing to its environmental condition it was not possible to construct temples of a size in this region, but there are few exceptions to this. Local artisans and architects started using local material for the construction and came up with one the most unique blend of temple architecture. It consists of its carved wooden pillars and brackets with tiled roof. Depiction of the murals is an addition to the embellishment of the temple. One such temple can be discovered from the Pawas village of Ratnagiri taluka, Maharashtra. The temple is adorned with murals, exquisite wood carvings, etc. This temple is the ideal model to comprehend temple architecture of this region.