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This research aims to explore how water shapes the cultural landscape of the Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu and its implications for heritage preservation.

April 11, 2026International Journal of Novel Research and DevelopmentOpen Access

Role of Water Shaping in the Cultural Landscape of the Cauvery Delta Region, Tamil Nadu

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This research aims to explore how water shapes the cultural landscape of the Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu and its implications for heritage preservation.
Employed a Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Design
Conducted GIS Nearest Neighbour Index analysis to assess clustering of temples and tanks
Administered a 20-question Likert-scale survey to evaluate cultural parameters
Used Structural Equation Modelling to identify causal pathways
Integrated qualitative content analysis and a case study of Porthamarai Kulam
Established significant non-random clustering of temples and tanks (NNI = 0.42; z = −8.73; p < 0.001)
Identified Architectural Adaptation (P3) as the most affirmed construct (x̄=4.58)
Revealed the Delta Pollution Paradox endangering spiritual core and intangible heritage
Highlighted community-based tank maintenance as a resilience strategy
Proposed an integrated Delta Heritage Conservation Framework.

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This investigation reveals how water influences cultural landscapes in Tamil Nadu, suggesting preservation strategies for heritage sites.

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Narasimman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e58f78050d08c1b75be5 https://doi.org/10.56975/ijnrd.v11i4.322922

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Role of Water Shaping in the Cultural Landscape of the Cauvery Delta Region, Tamil Nadu

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