Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anupama Nayar, C.V. Title A name given to the resource Topophilia in Transition: KeralasSacred Landscapes and Smart CityDevelopment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived New Approaches to the Scientific Study of Religion;Volume;22;pp.157-176 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-13206-2_9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-13206-2_9</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037215022?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037215022?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Anupama Nayar C.V., CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource The rise of smart cities in India presents a complex phenomenon and a significant challenge for the preservation of sacred landscapes. To address thisthe chapterproposes Smart Theology as a conceptual framework that integratesecological ethics and cultural resilience with digital innovation. This approach is examined through fieldwork in Keralas kavussacred sites reflecting Indigenous ecological knowledge and ritual practicefunded by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Government of India. Digital interventions includingGIS, Virtual Reality, and community-driven tools serve as a vital bridge mediating the tension between cultural legacy and urban innovation. By investigating these applications the study demonstrates how technology facilitate inclusive preservation while maintaining the spiritual essence of sacred landscapes. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Ecological ethics; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Kerala; Sacred landscapes; Smart theology Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 23673494; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online