Master architect Ganapathi Sthapati passes away
Posted on: 07/Sep/2011 3:44:46 AM
Renowned sculptor and architect V Ganapathi Sthapati passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 84.
Sthapati’s famous works of architecture and design include the Valluvar Kottam in Chennai and the 133-feet high statue of Thiruvalluvar off the coast of Kanyakumari, which he designed to signify the 133 chapters of the ancient Tamil ethical treatise Thirukkural.
The architect, known for his mastery of the Vasthu Shilpa Shastra and a Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away due to multiple organ dysfunction at a private hospital in the city.
DMK chief M Karunanidhi condoled the master builder’s demise. “I offer my condolences to the family of Ganapathi Sthapathi. His death is a great loss to the world of architecture and sculpture,” the former CM said.
