S. M. Ganapathy
Indian architect of Hindu temple (1931–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sattanatha Muthiah Ganapathi, popularly known as S. M. Ganapathi sthapathi, (26 April 1931 – 7 April 2017) was an Indian architect and builder (sthapati) of traditional Hindu temple architecture.[1][2] He was known for his contribution in saving 48 archaeologically important temples near the Nagarjun Sagar reservoir from submergence. Orirukkai Manimantapam,[3] Ramalayam and Kalyana Mandapam at Bhadrachalam and the Mahamantapam of the Badrinath Temple are some of his notable creations. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1990.[4]
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Born | Sattanatha Muthaiya Ganapathi (1931-04-26)26 April 1931 Eluvankottai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 7 April 2017(2017-04-07) (aged 85) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | S. M. Ganapathi sthapathi |
Occupation(s) | Traditional architect Sculptor |
Known for | Hindu temple architecture |
Spouse | seethai ammal |
Children | Two sons and five daughters |
Parent(s) | Muthu sthapati Gowri |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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