The carved upper tier of a Dravidian gopuram, its kalasha finials against a blue sky.

Temple Design · Construction · Deity Seva

Building sacred spaces for generations of devotion

We design and build ISKCON and Hindu temples around the world, from the sanctum and Raja Gopuram to the altar and the daily dressing of the deities.

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We build temples where shastra, craft, and everyday use come together as one. Every decision starts in the tradition and ends in a space that truly serves worship: for the devotee who comes this morning, and for the generations still to come.

What we do

Twelve disciplines, one temple

Temple Design

Complete architectural and spiritual design of the temple, from site plan to sanctum.

Simhasana Altar & Throne

Design and fabrication of the deities' throne and altar.

Raja Gopuram & Sacred Domes

Production of Raja Gopurams, shikharas, and the sacred domes that crown the temple.

Jharoka & Temple Room Decoration

Ornamental windows, arches, and the interior decoration of temple rooms.

Murti Production

Sculpting of the deities according to the shilpa-shastra tradition.

Vastra & Poshak

Design and tailoring of the deities' outfits for daily seva and festival days.

Inside the ISKCON temple near Washington, D.C. — devotees before the carved altar beneath the lotus ceiling.

Selected work

ISKCON Temple, Washington D.C.

Washington, D.C., USA

A completed mandir near Washington, D.C. — its domed sanctum, carved altar, and the daily worship of the deities it now serves.

See the project

“The deities are the heart of the temple. Every measure of stone and every thread of cloth is offered in their seva.”

  • Hand-carved stone figures covering a temple wall.
  • A deity of Krishna adorned in a jeweled green outfit.
  • A gopuram tower densely covered with carved deities.

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