| Title | Diaspora Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Hindu temples constructed outside the Indian subcontinent, adapting traditional Indic architectural principles to local contexts and materials, while serving as cultural and religious hubs for the diaspora. |
| Tags | Diaspora Hindu temple Gopuram Community Adaptation Vernacular Hindu diaspora Temple adaptation Modern temple design Community architecture Seismic design Hindu Temple Cultural Center Modern Adaptation Community Center Code Compliance |
| Style ID | INHF-646427349-18-11-25-DL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/diaspora-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/diaspora-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia United Kingdom United States Canada Global Hindu diaspora communities Southeast Asia United Arab Emirates Other countries with Hindu diaspora |
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| Time Periods | 19th century CE - Present 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 Community worship spaces Cultural centers Hindu temples serving diaspora communities |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Ganesha Murugan Krishna Radha Other Hindu deities Hanuman Various Hindu deities All major Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Concrete Brick Steel Local stone Locally sourced materials Traditional materials Traditional stone Glass Stone Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Gopuram Mandapa Vimana Adaptations to local climate Community halls Adapted shikharas Courtyard integration Multipurpose halls Community kitchen (Bhandara) Gopuram (adapted) Mandapam Garbhagriha Modern amenities Seismic reinforcement Combination of traditional and modern elements Adaptation to local building codes Community spaces Adaptation to local climate Educational facilities Code compliance |
| Keywords | Diaspora Hindu temple Gopuram Community Adaptation Vernacular Hindu diaspora Temple adaptation Modern temple design Community architecture Seismic design Hindu Temple Cultural Center Modern Adaptation Community Center Code Compliance |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Hindu Temples in North America | book | Studies the evolution of Hindu temple architecture in the diaspora. |
| The American Hindu Temple: An Architectural Promise in Diaspora | Article | Study of Hindu temple construction in the US. |
| Construction of Hindu Temples in Diaspora | article | General information about Hindu temples outside India. |
| Hindu Temples in North America: An Architectural Survey | Book | Overview of Hindu temple architecture in North America. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Temple Bur Dubai | Primary | 100% |
| Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple Selangor | Secondary | 100% |
| Malibu Hindu Temple Calabasas | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Jagannatha Temple UAE | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Meenakshi Temple Pearland | Secondary | 100% |