Prof. Dr. B. B. Puri (B.Arch, PhD, DSc, D.Litt, M.B.H.B. (RMP), AMIC, USA) is a highly esteemed practicing architect, Vastu expert, and author.
He is associated with numerous professional organizations, including Zoroastrian College, the Department of Occult Sciences, and is a visiting professor at CPWD Training Institute, Govt of India – ALTTC (Govt. of India), and Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Prof. Puri is the President of Grover & Puri, a firm of Chartered Architects established in 1960. He is also the founder of Vastu Kala Academy (College of Architecture) and the Director of the World Academy of Spiritual Sciences.
He serves as the Chairman of the Research Institute of Vedic Culture (Regd. Trust), Vastu Research Centre, and The Institute of Vastu Science (India) (National Council of Vastu Consultants). Additionally, Prof. Puri is a member of the Council of Architects, Indian Buildings Congress, Indian Habitat Centre, India International Centre, and the International Council of Consultants.
As one of the few experts who uniquely combine the practice of architecture with Vastu principles, Prof. Puri’s creative ability has earned him commendations from several former Presidents of India, including Dr. Zakir Hussain, Shri V.V. Giri, Shri Giani Zail Singh, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, and Shri K.R. Narayanan. He was also honored with a shield and testimonial by Smt. Indira Gandhi.
Prof. Puri’s contribution to the industry as an architect is immense. He has dedicated more than 62 years of his life to reviving Vedic Architecture and Vastu Science worldwide. His efforts have spread the secrets of Vastu science to more than 10 countries.
Prof. Dr. Puri has been honored with numerous awards, including the Bharat Gaurav Award (1996), Bhaskar Award (1997), Business Initiative Development Award (1998), Gem of India Award (1998), National Excellency Award (1999), Health Excellence Award (2000), and the International Academician Fellowship Award (2002).
A biographical note on Prof. Puri was featured in India’s Who (1978) and Prominent Personalities of India (1979). He was also honored for his lifetime achievements with the Millennium Award and a gold medal at the Millennium World Congress in 2000. On February 1, 2015, Prof. Puri was awarded a Doctor of Literature degree in Colombo.
Prof. Puri has introduced a new research dimension and scientific approach to Vedic Culture in the modern context. He has authored more than 100 books, all of which have been well received.