V. Ganapati Sthapati | |
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| Born | 30 September 1927 Pillayarpatti, Karaikudi, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 5 September 2011 (aged 84)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Architect, temple builder, sculptor, author |
| Notable work | Architecture and Sculpture |
| Movement | Founded the "Vaastu Vedic Trust" and "Vaastu Vedic Research Foundation" for the development and globalization of Vaastu Shastra. |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Vaidyanatha[2] Ganapati Sthapati (1927 – 5 September 2011) was a Sthapati (temple architect and builder) and head of the College of Architecture and Sculpture in the Vastu Shastra tradition ascribed to the sage Mamuni Mayan.
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- ^ Variations of the name "Vaidyanatha" which have been observed in the literature include: Vaithyanadhan, Vaithyanatha, and Vaithyanathan.