| Title | Swaminarayan architecture styleUncommon |
|---|---|
| Description | A contemporary Hindu temple style emphasizing intricate carvings, devotional art, and community spaces, often incorporating modern engineering and sustainable design principles within the framework of Shilpa Shastras. |
| Also Known As | Nagara architecture style Maru-Gurjara architecture style Indo-Modern architecture style Nagara Temple Architecture Swaminarayan Mandir Tradition Shilpa Shastra Craftsmanship Parametric Stone Engineering Diaspora Cultural Campus Water Garden Integration Modern Code-Compliant Temple Design Digital Twin Facilities Management Warehouse-to-Temple Conversion with Swaminarayan Aesthetic Swaminarayan Sabha Hall Adaptive Reuse Digital Broadcast Infrastructure Nagara Style Stone Temple Architecture with Maharaj Sthapatya Craft Sompura Stone Craft Swaminarayan Sampradaya Aesthetics Contemporary Museum Planning Canadian Institutional Construction Climate-Controlled Stone Assembly Swaminarayan Temple Architecture within Modern Community Complex Swaminarayan Temple Architecture Urban Community Campus Hybrid Concrete-Steel Structure Gujarati Decorative Craft Diaspora Education Infrastructure Civic Relief Hub Adaptive Swaminarayan Temple Architecture with Haveli Cultural Wing Victorian School Conversion Gujarati Haveli Motifs Hybrid Structural Retrofit Community Education Campus Urban Regeneration Swaminarayan Temple Architecture with Contemporary Haveli Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Buildings Timber Haveli Construction Community Cultural Infrastructure Hybrid Worship Broadcast Campus Diaspora Heritage Education Contemporary Swaminarayan Mandir Architecture with Cultural Centre Gujarati Artisan Craft Urban Cultural Centre Cold-Climate Building Systems Volunteer-Led Social Services Hybrid Broadcast Platform |
| Tags | Swaminarayan BAPS Mandir Shilpa Shastra Modern Hindu Temple Hindu Temple Vastu Shastra Gujarat Akshardham Diaspora Temple Hindu temple Shikhara Diaspora architecture Gujarati architecture Sampradaya Temple architecture Hindu architecture Haveli Temple Hinduism Community |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-6168993123-14:18:52:24:10:23:SAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/swaminarayan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/swaminarayan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 7 |
| Primary Sites | 5 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Gujarat Worldwide (Swaminarayan diaspora) Maharashtra Rajasthan Worldwide Worldwide Swaminarayan diaspora United Kingdom United States Africa North America East Africa |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 20th century CE 21st century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE 19th century CE - Present 19th century CE onwards 19th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Swaminarayan Sampradaya |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Swaminarayan temples Hindu temples Swaminarayan Mandirs Sabha Halls Cultural complexes Community centers Haveli complexes |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Swaminarayan Krishna Radha Shiva Parvati Radha Krishna Shiva Parvati Hanuman |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Marble Sandstone Reinforced concrete Granite Limestone Concrete Steel Wood Timber |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Intricate carvings Elaborate mandapas Community halls Water features Shilpa Shastra compliance Shikhara Torana Pillared halls Vastu Shastra compliance Elaborate carvings Shikharas Toranas Community spaces Mandapas Modern amenities Mandapa Garbhagriha Colorful facades Haveli elements Vibrant colors |
Keywords
| Keywords | Swaminarayan BAPS Mandir Shilpa Shastra Modern Hindu Temple Hindu Temple Vastu Shastra Gujarat Akshardham Diaspora Temple Hindu temple Shikhara Diaspora architecture Gujarati architecture Sampradaya Temple architecture Hindu architecture Haveli Temple Hinduism Community |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swaminarayan Akshardham official website | website | Primary source for understanding the architectural and spiritual significance. |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi | website | Information on Swaminarayan architecture and philosophy. |
| Swaminarayan Hinduism: Tradition, Change, and Globalization | book | |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham publications | Book | Official publications detailing architectural principles and construction. |
| Research papers on Swaminarayan temples | academic paper | Scholarly articles on the architectural and social aspects |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha | organization | Official website of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha | organization | Key organization promoting Swaminarayan architecture |
Heritage Sites (7)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Sharjah Sabha Mandir) | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple Bolton | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Cardiff | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Leicester | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Scarborough | Primary | 100% |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham Robbinsville | Secondary | 100% |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Marble
Sandstone
Reinforced concrete
Granite
Limestone
Concrete
Steel
Wood
Timber
Related Features
Intricate carvings
Elaborate mandapas
Community halls
Water features
Shilpa Shastra compliance
Shikhara
Torana
Pillared halls
Vastu Shastra compliance
Elaborate carvings
Shikharas
Toranas
Community spaces
Mandapas
Modern amenities
Mandapa
Garbhagriha
Colorful facades
Haveli elements
Vibrant colors
How to Identify Swaminarayan architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Intricate carvings, Elaborate mandapas, Community halls.
- Verify geographic location: Swaminarayan architecture style architecture is typically found in Gujarat and Worldwide (Swaminarayan diaspora).
- Examine construction materials: Swaminarayan architecture style typically uses Marble and Sandstone.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 20th century CE.
- Compare with documented examples: 7 heritage sites use this architectural style.