Chandrakant Sompura | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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[edit | edit source]
- "Chandrakant Sompura, temple architect : honouring craftsmanship in the new era". World Heritage Review. 106: 88–94. Retrieved 2025-01-26 – via UNESCO Digital Library.