Surendranath Bopparaju is not your typical author. With over 33 years of experience in systems development and a master’s degree in AI and Robotics, he brings a unique technical perspective to India’s ancient art. As the Technical Director of Quadrant Future TEK Limited, his day job revolves around cutting-edge tech, but his heart has always been drawn to history.
A 9-Year Mission Across India and Southeast Asia
His book, Templexity, is the result of a nine-year research effort. He travelled far and wide, capturing more than 75,000 photos of medieval temples across India and Southeast Asia. From this archive, over 1,300 of the most powerful and detailed images were selected for inclusion in the final book.
The Engineering Behind the Art
What makes Templexity stand out is the way Surendranath approaches temple design. He uses his engineering background to decode the art, architecture, and structural brilliance behind each temple. The book demonstrates that these temples were more than just places of worship—they were hubs of creativity, skill, and collaboration.
Praise from the Experts
His work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Dr. K.K. Mohammad, former Director of the Archaeological Survey of India, praised the book highly:
“Templexity is a short encyclopaedia on Indian temple art and architecture… the insights he developed and the comparative study he made compelled me to read the book twice.”
Recognition and Awards
Surendranath Bopparaju has been featured and honoured widely:
- Named in the Top 50 Most Influential Authors of 2023
- His book is listed in the Top 10 Books of the Month
- Inducted into the Hall of Fame 2023 by Literary Pioneers
- Featured in Mid-Day, Deccan Herald, and other national media
What’s Next?
Surendranath is already working on his next book, The Parallel Worlds, along with short booklets on Astronomy, Epics, and Nutrition. These are specially designed to inspire and inform young readers.
