Sthapati Santhana Krishnan, was born into a family deeply committed to the practice of Vastu, architecture in harmony with nature. Following in his father’s footsteps, Santhana Krishnan received a Bachelor’s degree in temple architecture from The College of Architecture and Sculpture in Mamallapuram and an M.A., M.Phil in Sanskrit Language from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, in Chennai.
While in college, Santhana Krishnan was given the opportunity to gain further experience under the expert tutelage of Ganapati Sthapati, considered a respected master of Vastu. During this time he researched and translated ancient texts and scriptures relating to Vastu and language, including the 108 Upanishads. He has written and presented numerous papers which have gained appreciation among scholars.
Currently, Sthapati Krishnan is translating Mayan’s Pranava Veda from Tamil to English. He conducts classes for the International Institute of Mayonic Science and Technology, in Chennai and is on the faculty of American University of Mayonic Science and Technology, in the US.
Sthapati Krishnan has made a significant contribution to Mayonic architecture under the guidance of his mentor, Dr. Ganapati Sthapati. His primary focus is stone architecture with a highlight being in the marking of ten elephants at Saint Thiruvalluvar Statue, which stands in the sea in Kanyakumari. Another major project is the Gurunathar Temple at Reddiapatti, a stone temple renovation project constructed primarily in cement and steel. As a result of this project, he was awarded the title of “Sirpa Kalai Arasan” for his tremendous contribution.
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