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Discover how the teachings, seminars, and sacred knowledge of Temple Architecture have profoundly touched lives. Scholars, architects, students, and spiritual seekers share their heartfelt experiences, reflections, and gratitude for the timeless wisdom imparted by the Viswakarma Institute of Sacred Architecture.
Ācharya’s Pilgrimage to Pattadakkal – 2 April 2011

  • As part of their sacred pilgrimage, the Ācharya visited Pattadakkal, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient temple architecture. During the visit, he stood near the historic inscriptions of Śrī Sarvasiddhi Ācharya and Śrī Kunda Anivāritha Ācharya, honoring the lineage and its enduring contributions to temple tradition.

French TV – 25 February 2012

  • A French documentary filmmaker, Mr. Claude, interviewed the Acharya brothers in Kumbakonam on 25 February 2012.
     During the session, a wide range of questions related to temple construction, symbolism, and Vedic cosmology were discussed and answered.

  • The renowned Āgama scholar Dr. P. P. Apte was also present during the interview.

Acharya with his communication and industrial Design students

  • Acharya worked with his Industrial Design postgraduate student at DJ Academy, Coimbatore, on 03.08.2018, on a special project based on the Ramayana episode “Vāli and Śrī Rāma.” The student created a miniature mandapa constructed with seven pillars arranged in rows and columns. The design demonstrates an optical illusion where Śrī Rāma can see Vāli, but Vāli is unable to see Śrī Rāma. This effect is produced by aligning the pillars in a single row within a larger mandapa structure.

  • Prof. Balram (Dean) and Dr. Subramanian examined the project, reviewing the concept and the application of visual perception theories.

Acharya with his communication and industrial Design students at a temple construction site

  • Acharya worked with his Industrial Design postgraduate student at DJ Academy, Coimbatore, on 03.08.2018, on a special project based on the Ramayana episode “Vāli and Śrī Rāma.” The student created a miniature mandapa constructed with seven pillars arranged in rows and columns. The design demonstrates an optical illusion where Śrī Rāma can see Vāli, but Vāli is unable to see Śrī Rāma. This effect is produced by aligning the pillars in a single row within a larger mandapa structure.

  • Prof. Balram (Dean) and Dr. Subramanian examined the project, reviewing the concept and the application of visual perception theories.