RigVeda 3D Explorer
Exploring Ancient Texts in 3D Space
The Rig Veda is vast. Ten Mandalas. Thousands of verses. Reading through it linearly felt wrong. Too flat.
Type
Exploration Tool
Stack
Three.js
React
OpenAI
Web Audio
Features
3D Navigation
AI Search
Audio Narration
Deep Linking
The Problem
Traditional websites treat ancient texts like books. Scroll, read, click next. For something as interconnected as the Rig Veda, that's not engaging.
3D Navigation
I visualized 10 Mandalas as interactive atoms floating in 3D space. Navigate by flying through the structure. Click a Mandala, dive into its hymns. Smooth animations. Dynamic colors.
AI-Powered Search
Added semantic search using OpenAI embeddings. Search by concept, not just keywords. Jump directly to relevant verses.
Multi-Format Experience
Sanskrit Devanagari. Transliteration. English translation. Audio narration in Hindi and English with word-by-word highlighting. Integrated Sanskrit dictionary for meanings.