Traditionally, temple architects in India were trained through apprenticeship under a master architect, where they learned the principles and techniques of temple architecture through hands-on experience. This system is still practiced to some extent, but there are also now formal academic programs in architecture and design that focus on temple architecture.
Several universities and institutions in India offer courses in architecture and design with a focus on temple architecture, such as the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai, and the Centre for Traditional Education and Architecture in Chennai. These programs provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and techniques of temple architecture, as well as an understanding of the cultural, spiritual, and historical context of temple design.
