Help Preserve Shiva Temple Bur Dubai / Jebel Ali
Your donation helps preserve Shiva Temple Bur Dubai / Jebel Ali through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The establishment of the Shiva Temple in Bur Dubai in 1958 marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Indian diaspora in the Arabian Gulf, particularly for the burgeoning Sindhi merchant and labour communities. Initiated by the Sindhi Guru Darbar Trustees, its founding was a testament to the early spirit of religious accommodation in Dubai, secured through the benevolent permission of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. This modest shrine, initially an upstairs hall, served as a vital spiritual anchor, providing solace and continuity of Sanatana Dharma practices in a foreign land. Its presence facilitated the cultural integration and well-being of thousands of Indian expatriates, laying foundational stones for a vibrant, multicultural society. Over the decades, this sacred precinct evolved, witnessing expansions in 1968 and critical structural enhancements in 2002, reflecting both the growing devotee base and the city's infrastructural development. The temple's unique historical context included sharing a courtyard with a Krishna Mandir and Gurudwara, fostering an unparalleled environment of interfaith harmony and shared cultural space in the Al Fahidi district. The eventual necessity for relocation, driven by urban development and increasing devotee numbers by 2018, underscored its enduring significance and the challenges of maintaining traditional worship sites within a rapidly modernizing metropolis, culminating in the approval for the Jebel Ali facility in 2019.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Adaptive Nagara architecture style, Indo-Gulf architecture style, Modern Hindu Temple architecture style, Diaspora Hindu architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Shiva Temple Bur Dubai / Jebel Ali preservation and conservation
- 280G tax benefits - save up to 30% through tax deductions
- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel