Chandrakant Sompura
Indian architect
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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]
Design of Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
Chandrakant Sompura | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Temple architecture Design of Ram Mandir, Ayodhya |
| Notable work | |
| Relatives | Prabhashankar Sompura (grandfather) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
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
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]