Shikharas Built
The Shikhara is the most visible and most demanding element of any temple — we treat it as a distinct specialist discipline, not an afterthought to wall construction.
We build Shikharas in Latina (single curvilinear tower), Shekhari (clustered spires) and Vesara styles. Structural engineering ensures the considerable weight of stone or RCC is correctly distributed down to the foundation, while our shilpakars handle the ornamental Amalaka, Kalash and decorative banding by hand.
This service is offered both as part of full temple construction and as a standalone specialism — many trusts engage us specifically for Shikhara construction or repair on temples where the base structure already exists.
From engineering the load path to carving the final Kalash, every stage handled by specialists.
The classic single curvilinear tower form, most common across North Indian Nagara temples.
A central spire surrounded by smaller clustered spires — visually dramatic and structurally more complex to engineer.
The ribbed stone disc (Amalaka) and crowning pot (Kalash) hand-carved and installed as the final consecration-ready element.
Explore other temple construction services that often go hand-in-hand with this one.
Nagara Style Temple Construction by specialist shilpakars, fully Vastu and Agama Shastra compliant.
Shekhari Temple Construction by specialist shilpakars, fully Vastu and Agama Shastra compliant.
Authentic restoration of old and damaged mandirs — structural strengthening, stone re-dressing and Garbhagriha refurbishment.
Common questions about mandir Shikhara Construction.
Yes, this is one of our most common standalone requests — we assess the existing structure's load capacity before designing a Shikhara that it can safely support.
Latina is a single curvilinear tower; Shekhari features a central spire surrounded by smaller clustered sub-spires, giving a more elaborate silhouette but requiring more complex structural engineering.
A standalone Shikhara project typically takes 3-6 months depending on height, style and carving detail.
Stone (sandstone or granite) for traditional builds, or RCC core with stone/marble cladding for faster, more economical construction — we'll recommend based on your budget and timeline.