Shilpa Shastra

Shilpa kala is the art of sculpture. In a land renowned for its temples and in the city of a thousand temples – Nagareshu Kanchi, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has established a Shilpa Patasala to bring out trained sculptors with knowledge of our Traditional Sastras and Agamas relevant to sculpture and temple construction. This Patasala now functions under Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya – Deemed University, Enathur, Kanchipuram.

One will be amazed to see the precision involved in the making of idols and temples, as seen in the text books of the Patasala. The products of the Patasala are known as Sthapatis and are responsible for the beautiful images of the Lord and the many temples which are constructed or renovated.