Schedule of Professional Honoraria
Dignified, transparent, and non-commercial engagements in Traditional Sthapatya.
Professional Honorarium Ethos
The wisdom of Sthapatya is part of India's civilizational heritage and cannot be treated as a commodity. However, the practice of this knowledge requires years of study, careful site assessment, architectural documentation, travel, research, and professional responsibility. The honorarium received by Vastudeepam supports these professional efforts and enables the continued preservation and transmission of this tradition for future generations.
"Knowledge is a sacred trust, not a commodity. The professional honorarium supports the time, responsibility, travel, documentation, and continued preservation of the Sthapatya tradition, enabling us to serve society with integrity."
Professional Engagements & Honoraria
Public-Facing Schedule for Homeowners, Architects, Engineers, NRIs & Institutions
| Professional Engagement | Professional Honorarium | Scope of Engagement | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Consultation | ₹7,000 + Applicable Travel Expenses | Compass audit, cardinal alignment check, soil evaluation, Ayadi dimensional review, and spatial zoning recommendations. | Homeowners, plot buyers, and residential renovation clients. |
| Temple Consultation | ₹10,000 + Applicable Travel Expenses | Kshetra energy audit, Agama Shastra alignment, Garbhagriha orientation, and sacred site assessment. | Temple trusts, Kshetra committees, and sacred heritage projects. |
| Residential Architectural Design | Based on Project Scope | Complete traditional Nalukettu, modern villa, or tharavadu architectural drawings with Ayadi Shadvarga compliance. | New residential builds and heritage-inspired luxury villas. |
| Temple Architecture | By Detailed Proposal | Full Sreekovil detailing, Darukarma timber joinery designs, Shilpakarma stone layouts, and Kshetra master planning. | New temple projects, sanctum sanctorum expansions, and traditional complexes. |
| Heritage Conservation | By Quotation | Non-destructive structural assessment, traditional lime-and-timber restoration plans, and historical preservation. | Ancestral Tharavadu homes, historic Kshetrams, and heritage structures. |
| Architectural Rectification | By Project Evaluation | Non-demolition elemental remedies, directional usage adjustments, and energy harmonization for existing built forms. | Built residences, commercial offices, and factories experiencing operational friction. |
| Master Planning | By Detailed Proposal | Macro Vastu zoning, township grid alignment, resort master planning, and eco-heritage site layouts. | Corporate real estate developers, luxury resort chains, and institutional campuses. |
Contextual Note on Professional Engagement
For corporate clients, architects, engineers, and international NRIs, our official invoices and public documents refer to these as "Professional Consultation Fee" or "Professional Honorarium". Within our tradition, this honorarium represents a dakṣiṇā that supports the authentic preservation and transmission of Sthapatya knowledge for society.