Muthiah Sthapati information

Muthiah Sthapati
Muthiah Sthapati
Born	Muthaiah Muthu Sthapati; 14 December 1941 (age 82); Eluvankottai, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)	Sculptor; Traditional architect
Known for	Hindu temple architecture
Children	2 sons,3 daughters
Parent(s)	Muthu Sthapati; Gowri
Awards	Padma Shri

Muthiah Sthapati is an Indian sculptor, architect and builder of Hindu temple architecture. He is known for the design and construction of several temples in the UK and US, including the Hindu Temple of Minnesota.^[1] He is the creator of the 67.5-foot Buddha statue at Rambadagalla Vidyasagara Temple, in Sri Lanka, reported to be world's largest Buddha statue in the seated (samadhi) position.^[2] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1992.^[3]

^ "Padmashri Muthiah Sthapathi, The Master Shilpi". Hindu Temple of Minnesota. 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
^ "Rambadagalla Samadhi Buddha Statue to be unveiled tomorrow". Government of Sri Lanka portal. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.

[Padmashri_Muthiah_Sthapathi,_The_Master_Shilpi-1] "Padmashri Muthiah Sthapathi, The Master Shilpi". Hindu Temple of Minnesota. 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.

[Rambadagalla_Samadhi_Buddha_Statue_to_be_unveiled_tomorrow-2] "Rambadagalla Samadhi Buddha Statue to be unveiled tomorrow". Government of Sri Lanka portal. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.

[Padma_Awards-3] "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.

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Muthiah Sthapati
Born	Muthaiah Muthu Sthapati (1941-12-14) 14 December 1941 (age 82) Eluvankottai, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)	Sculptor Traditional architect
Known for	Hindu temple architecture
Children	2 sons,3 daughters
Parent(s)	Muthu Sthapati Gowri
Awards	Padma Shri