| Title | Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Modern Hindu temple architecture reflects a globalized approach, blending traditional Indic forms with contemporary materials and functional requirements. |
| Tags | Modern temple Global Hindu architecture Contemporary design Modern Hindu Temple Contemporary Hindu Temple Modern Temple Contemporary Design Vastu Shastra Modern Hindu Temple Hindu Architecture Global Hinduism |
| Style ID | INHF-904730819-18-11-25-CE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/contemporary-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/contemporary-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Global Pan-Indian Pan-India |
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| Time Periods | 20th-21st century CE 20th century CE 21st century CE 20th century CE onwards |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Community centers Ashrams |
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| Associated Deities | All Hindu deities Various Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Concrete Steel Glass Traditional materials Reinforced concrete Marble Granite Stone Tile |
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| Architectural Features | Adaptations of traditional elements Modern amenities Community spaces Adaptations of traditional forms Use of modern materials Integration of technology Garbhagriha Shikhara (modern interpretation) Mandapa Pradakshina patha Modern materials Traditional motifs Vastu Shastra compliance Spacious interiors Traditional forms adapted to modern materials Accessibility features |
| Keywords | Modern temple Global Hindu architecture Contemporary design Modern Hindu Temple Contemporary Hindu Temple Modern Temple Contemporary Design Vastu Shastra Modern Hindu Temple Hindu Architecture Global Hinduism |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Hindu Temples in India and Abroad | Article | Overview of contemporary Hindu temple design trends. |
| The Living Temple: Traditional Principles of Design | Book | |
| Temples of India | Book | Illustrates contemporary temple designs across India. |
| Hindu Temples: What Happened to Them | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Society of Alberta Edmonton Temple | Secondary | 100% |
| ISKCON Temple Aizawl | Secondary | 100% |
| Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre Markham | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Hanuman Mandir Aizawl | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh | Secondary | 100% |