Stapathi’s are equivalent of architects and builders for Hindu temples. As traditional architects their knowledge of shastras, ratios, nature of the land and directions are extremely important.

Sri Vaduganathan Stapathi hails from a family that has been building temples for atleast 10 generations. Every temple constructued is per Agama shastras.

Sri Vaduganathan Stapathi’s father and their brothers are extremely well regarded.

Sri Ganapthi Stapathi & Sri Mutthiah Stapathi have been awarded Padmashri

Sri Vaduganathan himself has been a stapathi for over 100 temples in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.