Temple UOR
Nikhil Marmat
Jayesh Marmat
Indore, India
25,000 sqft
Ongoing
A Temple Beyond Tradition: Spiritual Anchors for a Modern Community
The Jain Community Temple in Indore has been envisioned as more than a place of worship—it is a spiritual and social anchor for the community. The design respects traditional cultural expectations while reinterpreting them in a fresh, inclusive, and ecological manner.
By weaving together sacred pathways, landscaped grounds, and social gathering areas, the temple becomes a holistic space for reflection, learning, and community interaction.
Design Presentation
The guiding principle of the temple’s design is the spiral—symbolizing continuity, cyclical time, and the eternal pursuit of truth. This spiral is not just a path but a spatial experience: rising, dipping, and opening to views of the park and sky. Sacred spaces are woven into this path, ensuring that ritual sequences are maintained while framing moments of pause, reflection, and connection to nature.
On Site Progress
Casting the expansive roof has been both a challenge and a triumph—the dynamic, flowing form required precise structural framing and careful coordination on site. Each stage of the process reflects the balance of engineering innovation and architectural vision.
