Chandrakant Sompura
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]
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