Lucknow, June 8 -- The state government has approved an ambitious Rs.23.42-crore project to establish a first-of-its-kind museum and ritual centre in Lucknow, which will showcase the complete journey of human life through India's centuries-old traditions and rituals.

The centre aims to offer an immersive experience centred on the rituals, customs and philosophies that shape Indian life from birth to death. It will blend ancient knowledge with modern technology through holograms, 270-degree projection screens, 3D mapping, panoramic video walls and interactive installations.

Visitors will be guided through the 16 Hindu samskaras-from Garbhadhana (conception) to Antyeshti (last rites)-while also exploring the four Purusharthas of Indian ph...