| Title | Diaspora Hindu architecture style |
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| Description | Diaspora Hindu architecture reflects the adaptation of traditional Indic temple forms within new cultural contexts, often incorporating local materials and design elements while maintaining core Hindu iconographic principles. |
| Tags | Diaspora Hindu temple Adaptation Hybridity Hindu Temple Modern Community Cultural Complex Hindu temples abroad Community architecture Cultural adaptation Syncretism Hindu architecture adaptation community global |
| Style ID | INHF-700775447-18-11-25-DS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/diaspora-hindu-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/diaspora-hindu-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 7 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Malaysia Singapore United Kingdom United States Canada Other countries with Hindu diaspora Australia Southeast Asia Global diaspora |
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| Time Periods | 19th century CE 20th century CE 21st century CE 20th-21st century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE 20th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Community organizations Temple trusts |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Community centers Cultural complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Murugan Ganesha Lakshmi All Hindu deities All major Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Concrete Brick Steel Local stone Stone Modern materials Traditional materials (where feasible) Locally available materials Granite |
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| Architectural Features | Gopurams Vimanas Mandapas Pillared halls Community halls Adaptation of traditional forms Modern materials Code compliance Community spaces Adapted Vimana Community hall Modern amenities Combination of traditional and modern elements Adaptation to local climate and regulations Multifunctional spaces Adaptation of traditional elements Multifunctional design Symbolic representation Adaptations of traditional elements Gopuram (often scaled down) Mandapa Garbhagriha Parking facilities |
| Keywords | Diaspora Hindu temple Adaptation Hybridity Hindu Temple Modern Community Cultural Complex Hindu temples abroad Community architecture Cultural adaptation Syncretism Hindu architecture adaptation community global |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Temples in North America | article | Overview of the development of Hindu temples in North America. |
| The American Hindu Temple: An Architectural Promise in Diaspora | Article | Study of Hindu temples in the US. |
| Hindu Temples in North America: A Celebration of Community and Culture | Book | Case studies of temple designs and community involvement. |
| The Hindu Diaspora: Global Networks and New Identities | book | Sociological context of Hindu diaspora communities. |
| Hindu Temples in North America: An Architectural Survey | article | Overview of Hindu temple architecture in North America. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple Penang | Secondary | 100% |
| Hindu Temple Greater Chicago Lemont | Secondary | 100% |
| Hindu Temple Minnesota Maple Grove | Secondary | 100% |
| Perth Hindu Temple Canning Vale | Secondary | 100% |
| Shiva Temple Bur Dubai / Jebel Ali | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Siva Vishnu Temple Lanham | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Venkateswara Temple Penn Hills | Secondary | 100% |