Transitioning from the mundane to sacred

In a sacred space like an ashram one of the most crucial stages is the movement and transitioning of the visitor from the outside world to the interiors of the space. In the olden days the movement from outside to inside was given huge importance, in places like churches, temples, palaces, the pathway enhances the user’s experience and prepares him for what is inside . in the modern world many a times the significance of this transitioning is ignored hence, this research paper shows the effect of various features like colours, light, sound and strong bondage between the five elements of nature that is earth, water, fire, wind and space and how they can be architecturally utilized to benefit the user whilst transitioning through the space.