सत्यं शिल्पम्। ऋतं शिल्पम्।
Śilpam Guhyam-idam-ādhyātmam |
“Architecture is the sacred secret of the inner spirit. It is the manifestation of a divine mystery.”
" Living Art Treasure "Award – Government of Tamil Nadu (2023)
“Living Art Treasure Award – Government of Tamil Nadu (2023)” , A prestigious state honour recognising exceptional contributions to traditional arts and cultural heritage.
Celebrates artistic mastery, lifelong dedication, and the transmission of knowledge to future generations.
" Best Artist Award " – Government of Tamil Nadu (2005)
The “Best Artist Award” by the Government of Tamil Nadu (2005) is a distinguished honour presented to artists for their exceptional talent, creativity, and noteworthy contributions to the field of art. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated artistic excellence and enriched the cultural and artistic landscape of the state.
" T.V. Kapali Sastry Award " – Sākṣi Trust, Bengaluru (2016)
Instituted to honour the legacy of the renowned Vedic scholar and philosopher Sri T. V. Kapāli Śāstry.
Bestowed upon Sri K. P. Umapathy Acharya by SAKSHI Trust, Bengaluru, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to Vedic–Śilpa Śāstra, temple architecture, and iconography.
" Abhinava Sarvasiddhi Āchārya " – Gurushree Manocharya Pratishthan, Badami (2013)
Śrī Sarvasiddhi Āchārya was the chief architect (Sthapati) of the world-famous Virūpākṣa Temple at Paṭṭadakkal–Badami, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He is revered as a legendary Viśvakarma architect whose work represents the pinnacle of 8th-century sacred architecture in South India.
In 2013, the prestigious Gurushree Manocharya Pratishthan, Badami, conferred to Sri.K.P.Umapathy Acharya the title “Abhinava Śrī Sarvasiddhi Āchārya.”
" Shanta Prasad Award " – Crafts Council of India (2008)
The Crafts Council of India (CCI) bestows the “ Shanta Prasad Award “ for Excellence in Traditional Sheet Metal upon artists who devote themselves to safeguarding and carrying forward traditional techniques.
National Award (Tribhuvana Āchārya) – Conferred by Sri Saraswati Peethadhipati Sri Kalahastendra Swami, Kattapadu, Udupi (2025)
National Award – “Tribhuvana Āchārya” Instituted in honour of Badami’s great architect Gunda Anivaritha Āchārya, who received this title from King Vikramāditya II.
Bestowed upon Acharya in 2025 by Jagadguru Śrī Kalahastendra Swami, Śrī Saraswati Peetham, Kattapadu, Udupi.
