Temple in the Sea

The Temple in the Sea is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Waterloo, Trinidad and Tobago. It was built by Sewdass Sadhu, an immigrant who came to Trinidad and Tobago from India. It is similar to the Sagar Shiv Mandir in Mauritius.

Temple in the Sea
सागर में शिवदास साधु शिव मंदिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShiva, Durga, Ganesha along with Hanuman and Krishna to the side
FestivalsDiwali, Phagwah, Ganesh Chaturthi, Maha Shivaratri, Kartik Poornima, Chhath, Navratri
Governing bodySanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
Location
LocationWaterloo, Carapichaima
StateCouva–Tabaquite–Talparo
CountryTrinidad and Tobago
Shown within Trinidad and Tobago
Geographic coordinates10°28′54.1″N 61°28′31.9″W
Architecture
Architect(s)Sewdass Sadhu
TypeHindu architecture and Indian architecture
CreatorSewdass Sadhu
Date established1947
Completed1952 (1995 rebuilding was complete)
Temple(s)3

References

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