| Title | Diaspora Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Representing adaptations of traditional Indic temple architecture in non-Indian contexts, often incorporating local materials and construction techniques while maintaining core Hindu iconographic principles. |
| Tags | Adaptation Vernacular Hybridity Community Globalization |
| Style ID | INHF-513531771-18-11-25-DA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/diaspora-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/diaspora-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | United Arab Emirates Global |
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| Time Periods | 20th century CE 21st century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Various Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Reinforced concrete Steel Local stone |
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| Architectural Features | Adapted gopurams Modern materials Community halls |
| Keywords | Adaptation Vernacular Hybridity Community Globalization |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Temples in North America: A Celebration of Community | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shree Ayyappa Seva Sangam Temple Durban | Secondary | 100% |
| Shri Guruvayurappan Temple UAE | Secondary | 100% |