Chandrakant Sompura
Chandrakant Sompura | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Temple architecture Design of Ram Mandir, Ayodhya |
| Notable work | |
| Relatives | Prabhashankar Sompura (grandfather) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
Chandrakant Sompura is an Indian architect based in Ahmedabad, known for his work in temple architecture.[1] He is the chief architect of the Shree Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.[2][3][4]
In 2025, he was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his contribution in the field of architecture.[5][6]
Personal life
Sompura is the grandson of Padma Shri recipient Prabhashankar Oghadbhai Sompura, a renowned architect who designed the rebuilt Somnath temple in Gujarat in 1949. He was trained under his grandfather.[7]
Family legacy
Chandrakant Sompura is part of the 15th generation of a family traditionally engaged in temple architecture. His family's architectural lineage has played a significant role in shaping temple architecture across India.[1][8][9]
Works
Sompura has designed over 130 temples across India and abroad. Notable works include:[10]
- Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
- Ambaji Temple, Palanpur
- Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
- Swaminarayan Temple, Mumbai
- Birla Mandir, Kolkata
Awards
Recognition
In 1997, the Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple in London, designed by Chandrakant Sompura, was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for its detailed architectural design.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Who is Chandrakant Sompura, the visionary architect behind the Ram Temple in Ayodhya?". Firstpost. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "'Recognition of my work and family's dedication': Ram Temple architect Chandrakant Sompura on Padma Shri award". The Times of India. 2025-01-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ a b "Meet the Sompuras, master architects who are building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya". The Indian Express. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "राम मंदिर के आर्किटेक्ट चंद्रकांत सोमपुरा को पद्मश्री सम्मान, इजाजत नहीं मिली तो अयोध्या में पैरों से ही माप ली थी जमीन". भारत एक्सप्रेस. भारत एक्सप्रेस. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ a b Govt. of India (2025-01-26). "Padma Awards 2025 announced". Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India.
- ^ "Ram Mandir architect among 8 from Gujarat honoured with Padma awards". The Indian Express. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Who Is Chandrakant Sompura, Ayodhya Temple Architect Among Padma Awardees". NDTV. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Padma Shri recognition of my work, my family's legacy: Ayodhya Ram Temple architect Sompura". The Economic Times. The Times Group. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "15 पीढ़ियां, 200 से अधिक डिजाइन, जानें कौन हैं राम मंदिर के चीफ आर्किटेक्ट". TV9 हिंदी. Associated Broadcasting Company. 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "आर्किटेक्ट चंद्रकांत सोमपुरा को मिला पद्मश्री सम्मान, राम मंदिर समेत 131 मंदिरों के बनाए नक्शे". TV9 हिंदी. Associated Broadcasting Company. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "कौन हैं अयोध्या राम मंदिर के आर्किटेक्ट चंद्रकांत सोमपूरा? जिन्हें मिला पद्मश्री सम्मान, ऑस्ट्रेलिया और मुंबई के प्रोजेक्ट पर कर रहे हैं काम". आज तक. India Today Group. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "Who is Chandrakant Sompura, Ayodhya Ram Mandir Architect Conferred Padma Shri Award". News18. Network18. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "Extremely special: Architect Chandrakant Sompura on being awarded Padma Shri". ANI News. Asian News International. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "अयोध्या राम मंदिर के आर्किटेक्ट चंद्रकांत सोमपुरा को मिला पद्मश्री सम्मान, जानें किसने सौंपा था काम?". नवभारत टाइम्स. बेननेट, कोलमैन एंड कंपनी लिमिटेड. 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
External links
- "Chandrakant Sompura, temple architect : honouring craftsmanship in the new era". World Heritage Review. 106: 88–94. Retrieved 2025-01-26 – via UNESCO Digital Library.