Dattatreya Temple

85 feet saffron colour majestic statue of Lord Hanuman, claimed as the largest of its kind outside India, is situated in Dattatreya Temple Compound at one of the famous religious town Carapichaima in twin island country Trinidad & Tobago of South America.

Lord Hanuman stands for faith, strength, worship and the willingness to sacrifice, thus making Him a great role model in the hearts of Hindus everywhere.

Two gray concrete elephants provide water for devotees to wash their feet before entering the main mandir at the northern side.

The structure of Dattatreya Temple & Yoga Centre is an amalgamation of many wonderful works which was built according to the Dravidian style of architecture of South India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Trinity Dattareya and is a source of joy and reverence for the large Hindu Indo-Trinidadian population on the island. The brilliantly pink, blue, green and golden structure was created by fourteen stonemasons who were specially flown down.

The inside of the dome has seven stages of graded architecture with numerous figures of musicians playing the various types of musical instruments in seven different colors. This is the symbolic of inviting guests into the main hall of the big mandir.

The colour schemes are the same as in India. The same architectural style is evident inside the mandir dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. Inside the main mandir, there are mini chambers with shrines dedicated especially to the different aspects of the trinity. Look up and marvel at the stunning paintings and statuettes that embellish the inner roof.

This little piece of India in the Caribbean brings devotees from all over the islands and has become a sight for those who enjoy architectural splendour. The calm ambiance that surrounds the area enhances the aesthetic beauty of these creations and provides a tranquil place for to offers ones prayers.