Telanganais all set to house what is being claimed as the worlds first 3D printed place of worship with Hyderabad-based construction playerApsuja Infratechjoining hands with Mumbai-based additive manufacturing solutions providerSimpliforge Creations.
The3D printed temple, which is coming up at Apsuja Infratechs upcoming project at Siddipet, is a three-part structure spread over 3,800 sq ft and 30 feet in height and is slated to be completed by July. The 3D structure is expected to take 2-3 months from start to finish vis a vis a conventional construction which would have taken more than double the time.
The structure is being 3D printed by Simpliforge, which claims to have Indias first and South Asias largest Robotics construction 3D printing facility, with the help of their in-house developed system and indigenously developed material and Software.
The 3D printed temple will have three sanctums a modak dedicated tolord Ganesha, a square Shivalay devoted to Lord Shankar and a lotus-shaped one for Goddess Parvati. While the Shivalay and Modak have been completed, the construction of the lotus and tall spires (Gopurams) are already underway.