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NIRMAANAnSIAWSIITMNIRMAANNAARAD combines AI systems, accessibility, and India-first operational design to build intelligence that adapts to real-world environments.
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NAARAD is built on the belief that the future of computing will move beyond screens toward context-aware intelligence embedded into everyday environments.
Our leadership combines expertise across AI systems, institutional-scale data infrastructure, operational intelligence, and product execution to build technologies that function across complex real-world ecosystems.
Together, we are building adaptive intelligence systems designed for accessibility, infrastructure-awareness, and India-first deployment at scale.
AnSIAWSIIT MadrasNirmaan60+ curated heritage routes across India. Offline-first. Multilingual. Creator-led.
Click anywhere on the map to add waypoints. Build your custom heritage journey.
No waypoints yet — click the map to begin.
Built for the 40% of India without reliable internet, and every curious traveller beyond.
Smart-cached vector maps deliver full navigation without signal. Heritage corridors load completely before you leave connectivity — no surprises in the field.
PWA · Service Workers90-second creator-led audio narratives activate automatically as you approach points of interest. Eyes-up, immersive, zero tapping required.
GPS · GeofencingUnlock District Passes, earn Yatra Credits, and complete scavenger hunts that reveal hidden vantage points. ₹49 per Quest unlock via UPI.
Gamification · UPIReal-time Indic translation powered by Bhashini and AI4Bharat. Every story told in the visitor's mother tongue — Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and beyond.
Bhashini · AI4BharatVisitors contribute crowdsourced vernacular voice data validated by AnSI researchers — building a living language archive while exploring.
AnSI ValidatedA proprietary knowledge graph linking language, history, and geography across every heritage site — the intelligence beneath every Naarad journey.
AWS · Graph DBAudio-first navigation for visually impaired users, screen-reader optimised, real-time Indic translation overlays, and high-contrast mode throughout.
WCAG 2.1 AABecome a creator. Record audio tours, earn Yatra Credits, and shape how future visitors experience your heritage site. Tourists become authors.
Creator EconomyVerified ethnographic and archaeological data feeds directly into Naarad's content graph for verified, peer-reviewed accuracy.
Audio tours deploy automatically across every Naarad-enabled channel — offline first, always.
Enterprise-grade infrastructure powering heritage discovery at national scale.
| Feature | Naarad ✦ | Audio Guides | Travel Blogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offline-first maps | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Geofence audio triggers | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 22+ Indic languages | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gamified quest system | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Creator economy (Yatra Credits) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| WCAG 2.1 AA Accessible | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Sprint milestones, partnership news, and platform updates — straight from the team.
NAARAD is being shaped in a research-led environment where contextual AI, accessibility, and India-first systems can be tested against the complexity of real places.
Our incubation work connects technical experimentation with heritage, language, and on-ground experience — turning early ideas into tools people can actually use.
The NAARAD Progressive Web Application has been published on the Google Play Store, establishing our primary distribution channel. Initial user validation on the IIT Madras campus route has yielded positive testimonials, with users highlighting the geofence-triggered audio, hidden vantage points discovery, and heritage storytelling quality. The offline-first architecture leverages service workers and smart caching to deliver heritage navigation experiences in areas with poor connectivity — addressing the 40% of rural India without reliable internet.
NAARAD enters a research-led incubation phase focused on contextual AI, accessible heritage technology, and India-first systems that connect technical experimentation with real-world journeys.
Progressive Web Application published. Offline-first architecture with service workers, 2.5D vector map engine, and geofence audio system deployed. IIT Madras pilot route validated.
Anthropological Survey of India partnership formalised. Ethnographic data access agreed for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka pilot corridors. Peer review pipeline for vernacular content established.
API Gateway and Cognito setup initiated. Offline-first 2.5D vector map engine under active development with smart caching layer for rural connectivity.
NAARAD formalised as a legal entity through Government Portal. Enables formal MoUs with State Tourism Boards. UPI payment infrastructure compliance unlocked.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office grant of £4,000 awarded for 3-week MVP development sprint. Seed round of $15,000 also confirmed.
Download Naarad. Walk deeper. Hear more. Create your own story.
Download your corridor before you go. Works with zero signal — ideal for rural heritage sites with poor connectivity.
Geofence triggers play 90-second creator audio as you walk. No tapping, no looking down — eyes-up exploration.
Powered by Bhashini. Every story available in your mother tongue — Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, and more.
Unlock hidden vantage points, earn Yatra Credits, and complete gamified cultural scavenger hunts from ₹49.
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. Audio-first navigation for visually impaired users with full screen-reader support.
Record your own heritage stories, earn Yatra Credits, and contribute to India's first living language archive.
Your heritage knowledge belongs on Naarad. Three steps. No studio required. Earn every time someone listens.
Apply to Create →From first recording to earning your first Yatra Credit, the whole process takes less than two weeks.
Speak into any phone. We accept voice memos, WhatsApp audio, or direct uploads. No equipment needed — your knowledge is the content.
Any device · Any languageNaarad's team polishes audio quality and Bhashini AI translates your story into 22+ Indian languages — so a tourist from Tokyo hears your voice in Japanese.
Bhashini · AnSI validatedYour story goes live at heritage sites across India. Every time a visitor's phone triggers your audio, Yatra Credits reach your UPI account. No monthly fee — ever.
UPI · Yatra Credits · 70% shareFree to join. Reviewed within 3 business days.
Adjust the inputs to project your Naarad income. All logic is client-side — no data is sent anywhere.
Estimates based on current Yatra Credits rates. Actual earnings depend on route popularity, listener region, and content quality score. UPI payouts processed monthly for balances above ₹100.
From grandmothers in temple towns to historians in Rajput forts — anyone with local knowledge belongs on Naarad.
Everything you need to know about earnings, payouts, languages, and your content rights.
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Explore the ruined city of Vijayanagara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through boulder-strewn landscapes, ancient temples, and royal enclosures that once housed half a million people.
💡 Carry water — very little shade on the boulder trail. Best visited Oct–Feb. Archaeological Survey of India entry fees apply at Vittala Temple.
A circuit through the heart of Chola heritage. Discover Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Saraswathi Mahal Library, and the Thanjavur Royal Palace along tree-lined avenues.
💡 Dress modestly — temple entry requires covered shoulders and legs. Early morning (6–8 AM) offers the best light and cooler temperatures.
A green trail through one of India's most iconic campuses. Spot spotted deer, explore colonial-era buildings, and discover the rich research heritage of IIT Madras inside a protected urban forest.
💡 Entry is free on weekends for the public. No vehicles beyond Main Gate on Sundays. Keep noise low near the deer zone.
Trace the grandeur of the Wadiyar dynasty through Mysore's iconic landmarks — the illuminated palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill, and the bustling silk bazaars.
💡 The Chamundi Hill section has 1000+ steps — take your time. Palace is illuminated on Sundays and national holidays.
Walk the sacred ghats of the oldest living city in the world. From Dashashwamedh to Assi Ghat — witness Ganga Aarti, ancient silk weaving, and millennia-old riverside rituals.
💡 Best walked at sunrise (5–7 AM) for the morning aarti. Stay on the ghats — the lanes behind can be confusing. Respectful dress required near temples.
Wind through the pink-walled bazaars of the Walled City, past Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. A sensory journey through Rajput splendour and living craft traditions.
💡 Beat the heat — start before 8 AM or after 5 PM. Friday closures at some monuments. Auto-rickshaws available for tired legs between waypoints.
Last updated: 28 June 2026
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Last updated: 28 June 2026
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Routes are for informational purposes only. Naarad is not liable for injuries or loss arising from following suggested routes. Maximum liability is limited to subscription fees paid in the preceding 3 months.
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Last updated: 28 June 2026
Naarad is committed to making heritage exploration accessible to everyone. We are working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance.
Contact access@naarad.io — we aim to respond within 5 business days.