Telangana To Become Home To World's First 3D-Printed Temple Soon

Telangana will soon be home to the world's first 3D-printed temple.

The 3D (three-dimensional) technology that will be used to construct the temple will utilise indigenously developed material and software.

This structure is being constructed by the construction firm Apsuja Infratech of Hyderabad and Simpliforge Creations.

The temple that will be in the Siddipet district's Charvitha Meadows, not only combines technology and culture but also exemplifies sustainable human creativity and architectural skill.

The three-part building has a floor area of 3,800 square feet and is around 30 feet tall. It is 3D printed using locally produced hardware and materials.

Within the building, there are three sanctuaries called "garbhas" that stand in for a Modak dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a Shivalay dedicated to Lord Shankar, and a Lotus-shaped residence for Goddess Parvati.

Hari Krishna Jeedipalli, MD, Apsuja Infratech, said, “Completely printed on-site, the temple’s dome-shaped structures including the Modak and the Lotus, presented formidable challenges. We employed unique design techniques, meticulous analysis, and innovative construction methods, all the while following the principles of Temple architecture,” reports Telangana Today.

With the Shivalay and the modak completed, phase II comprising the Lotus and the tall spires (gopurams) is underway," added Jeedipalli.

Prof K V L Subramaniam and his research team from IIT Hyderabad's civil engineering department developed and evaluated the idea and design.

This 3D-printed temple is another state-pushing innovation after India's first 3D-printed bridge prototype at Charvitha Meadows.

This iconic building will not only highlight the enormous possibilities of 3D printing in construction, but it will also show off the flexibility and power of the robotic arm technology that the Simpliforge team built.