HYDERABAD: A 3D printed temple, touted as the first such structure in the world, has come up at Burugupally in Siddipet dsitrict.Built by Hyderabad-based Apsuja Infratech in collaboration with additive manufacturing solutions provider Simpliforge Creations, the unique structure took about three months to 3D print.The three-part structure, which spans 4,000 sq ft and is 35.5 feet tall, has three sanctums - a modak dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a square Shivalay devoted to Lord Shankar and a lotus-shaped one for Goddess Parvati.The three gopurams (spires) and three sanctums were 3D printed on-site by Simpliforge at its robotics construction 3D printing facility with the help of in-house developed system and indigenously developed material and software.

Temple sets stage for future: Firm The remaining structures like the pillars, slabs and flooring were built using conventional construction techniques.Simpliforge chief operating officer (COO) Amit Ghule said the structure is not just a first-of-its-kind 3D printed temple in India but also the world.

"This construction takes care of the structural requirements, principles of temple design, 3D printing requirements, while dealing with the challenges of in-site construction," Simpliforge COO said."This proof-of-concept also sets the stage for future applications of Simpliforge's robust systems in inaccessible areas like frontiers, high altitude areas, deserts and snowy regions with applications in challenging terrain, disaster-hit areas and defence," Ghule added.Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 20 - Nov - 2023