About
A lineageof temple builders
Established in 1991, Sompura Marble Industries carries forward generations of Sompura temple craftsmanship.
Founded by the late Shri Rameshchandra Vrajlal Sompura, the firm is led by Paresh R. Sompura, with architect Yash P. Sompura representing the third generation. Our work is rooted in Vastu Shastra and Shilp Shastra.
Sompura Temples Pvt. Ltd. and Sompura Marble Industries undertakes temple designing and construction. We have contributed to more than 300 projects, bringing together design, skilled stone carving and on-site assembly.
Our lineage
Shri Rameshchandra V. Sompura
Late founder · Architect & Contractor
Paresh R. Sompura
Co-founder & Principal · Architect & Contractor
Yash P. Sompura
Architect · Third generation
The Nagara style
Architecture that rises like a mountain
The Nagara style of North India is known for its curved shikhara, which rises above the sanctum in tiers, topped by the amalaka and kalasha. Its square plan and layered mouldings represent Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain.
Process
How a temple is made
Vastu & Design
We study the site, the deity and the community, then draw plans and proportions according to Shilpa Shastra and Vastu.
Stone Selection
Blocks of sandstone and marble are chosen at the quarry for colour, grain and strength.
Hand Carving
Our shilpis carve each piece in the workshop: pillars, toranas, ceilings and the shikhara itself.
Assembly & Pratishtha
Pieces are numbered, shipped and raised on site using interlocking joinery, until the kalasha is placed.