Architect Mr. Subhash Bhoite passed from Sir J. J.College of architecture Bombay, India in year 1975 with Bachelors degree in Architecture Mr. Bhoite has successfully completed projects all over the world, including Germany, Russia, Hongkong, Muscat, Mauritius,Australia.

Temple Architects India Pvt. Ltd. is a group of professional architects in the field involving built environments since last 30 years. Our professionals use the latest computer technology to model, perceive and present all our works. We are specialised in restoration and extension of old temples as well as designing of new Indian temples. We are also in field of designing of R. C.C. statue of deities more than 100 feet in various parts of India and abroad. We are currently working on execution of temple complexes in various parts of India and abroad such as Australia, Mauritius, Austria and USA.

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During Krishnamurti's lifetime, Foundations in the USA, England, India, and Latin America came into being to arrange his travel and organize his public talks, publish his books, and run the institutions founded by him.

Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI) was set up in 1928 as a charitable institution by Krishnamurti under the name of The Rishi Valley Trust. The name was changed to the Foundation for New Education in 1953 and then to the Krishnamurti Foundation India in 1970.

The activities of the Foundation include the preservation and dissemination of his teachings, the running of schools, environmental conservation, rural education and health care.

There is no formal membership of the Foundation, but we have a scheme called The Friends of the Foundation Scheme; you may write to us for particulars.

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In the Summer of 1981, in response to a call from Mr. Vijay Rawtani, several members of the Indian community gathered at the student center at Memphis State University (Now University of Memphis). Everyone expressed their ideas, wishes, wants and needs for a common gathering place. Soon it was apparent that the community needed a place to meet for its spiritual, social, and recreational needs, a place we all could call ours with pride, a place that gives us identity and reminds out progeny of their glorious heritage.

From this gathering, a few souls with vision, courage and determination emerged as leaders. To give this noble idea a form and direction, these leaders, after many lengthy discussions, decided to form an autonomous, non-profit, tax-exempt, religious corporation. Mr. Marvin Ratner, a well respected and prominent attorney, at the request of Prasad Duggirala, kindly donated his time and expertise to frame the constitution and bylaws and helped to incorporate the organization into the state of Tennessee. Thus in 1982, India Cultural Center and Temple Inc. is officially born with its charter bearing the signatures of the founding members: Kothapa N. Chetty, Prasad Duggirala, A.P. Mahesh Kumar, N.V. Raghavaiah, Vijay Rawtani and Jamnu Tahiliani. Dr. Kumar was appointed as the registered agent to the corporation.

The India Cultural Center and Temple Inc. has been fortunate to have many distinguished individuals server as its Presidents. They came from different backgrounds and different parts of Mother India, each bringing a new perspective and determination to further the cause in their own way, leaving an indelible imprint on the organization.

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The Architecture plays different roll in each and every field whether it is Egypt, Greece, Rome or India. But the Indian art and architecture are one of the oldest and classic culture on the earth. The history of Indian art and architecture belongs to 2nd and 3rd millennium BC.

The "Vastu Shashtra" is one of the great art from India. The science of constructing Towns, Temples, Mansions and houses on "Vaasthu" ( the earth ) is called "Vastu". The art of designing and constructing the temple is completely based on "Vastu Shastra". "Sompura" families are involved in the traditional art of "Temple Architecture" since centuries.

Temple Architecture is widely known to the world as a traditional & ancient art of India. We are one of the leading Architectural and manufacturing firm practiting successfully since last 54 years. We have delivered contemporary and classic temples have been lovingly carved and crafted by the expert artisans.

In this 54 years of journey we have designed, constructed and renovated over 153 projects for different communities around the world. Late Shree Mansukhlal Laljibhai Sompura has established this firm and his Son Mr.Buddhidhan Sompura has followed the same profession. Now his Grand Son Mr. Vikram Sompura is looking after the manufacturing and export activities. Visit the Projects Section to see some of our major projects.

Date Added: May 14, 2008 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

The foundation for the collective thinking, deliberation and mutual cooperation in the academic and research fields, between the Islamic religious leaders and experts of contemporary learning was laid down on the occasion of the First Fiqhi Seminar in 1989 and now it has assumed the form of a blossoming tree. Thus in 1996 the Ninth Fiqhi Seminar, which may be termed rightly as a gathering representing the whole of India's Islamic religious scholars, attractedf Faqeehs (Jurists), and intellectuals from the UK, Canada, Nepal, Syria and from fourteen states within the country. The Indian delegates numbering more than 300 hailing from about 100 leading Madrasas and other centers of learning. During the short span of its life the IFA could arrive at judgement and conclusions on scores of issues which provided Shariah guidance to Ummat-e-Muslimah in various walks of life. It brought Ulamas and Fuqahas belonging to various schools of thought and diverse thinking on a single platform and bridged the widening gap between the experts of religious and contemporary learning to a great extent. In this manner, it made both of these experts realize the importance and complementarily of each other and infused a sense of mutual cooperation in them. It presented the practical example of a collective approach and pursuit for thinking on new issues and an endeavor to find out their suitable solutions. It set a new style of imparting training to the young graduates (Fazils) from the Madaris, and successfully demonstrated Islamic Shariah's eternal and everlasting quality, superiority and its ability of finding solutions to the ever cropping complex problems of the modern society. It made the people aware of the lively nature and vigorous state of the Islamic Jurisprudence. New issues and practical difficulties faced by the Mulims were the focus of discussions and deliberations during all the previous Fiqhi seminars which were held in various major cities of India.

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The City of Bombay has a very long association with Haj. Muslims have been proceeding for Haj through Sea Route during British Rule and earlier, starting their holy journey from the Sea-Port of Bombay. The records available indicate the existence of the Haj Committee, Bombay in the year 1927. The then Commissioner of Police Mr. D. Healy, Esq., was the President of Haj Committee, Bombay and prominent Muslim Public Representatives were the Members. The first formal meeting of Haj Committee, Bombay was held on 14th April, 1927, in which the following were present:-

1. Mr. D. Healy, Esq., President, Commissioner of Police, Bombay;

2. Mr. Mohammed Ali Alla Bux,Esq., J.P. Vice-President

3. Mr. Ismail Haji Kassam Rokadia, Esq.,

4. Mr. Sardar Saheb Sulleman Kassim H. Mitha,C.I.E.

5. Mr. Hussaini Bhai Abdulla Lalji, Esq., M.L.C.

6. Mr. Hussain Ali Mohammed Rahimatullah, Esq., M.L.C.

7. Mr. Abdul Kader Khatkhatey, Esq., B.A.,LL.B., J.P.

8. Haji Bachoo Ally, Esq.,

9. Mr. Hassan Ally P. Ebrahim, Esq.,

10. Mr. F. E. Sharp, Esq., Secretary.

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